Strategic Use of Color in the Office

Well-being, productivity, and creativity can all be promoted through the use of colour. Often, the importance of colour is forgotten when offices are designed. Corporate spaces are infamously known for using neutral colours, which can get boring fast. But with science backing up the positive powers of colour, why wouldn’t you want to create a space that your employees feel good and do their best in?

There are many things to consider when choosing which colours to incorporate into your office. It can get overwhelming – both the process of figuring out colour schemes and the fear of your office becoming too vibrant if you go overboard.

Here are Open Mind Interiors favorite tips to consider when incorporating colour in your office.

How can the colours chosen help refine your brand, both to your employees and to others entering your office?

First, it is important to take time to think about your brand and how this could be reflected in the space. Being intentional with the use of colour can have impressive impacts on the mood and energy that you cultivate. Ask yourself: how can the colours chosen help refine your brand, both to your employees and to others entering your office?

For example, blue can spark creativity, so if this is a trait that you value in your workspace, perhaps this is a colour you would consider incorporating into your interior design. On the other hand, a dark shade of blue can invoke too much calmness into a space so not the best choice if you want to build excitement and energy. And let’s not forget our favourite culprit – bright white – which can portray perfection and illumination, but can also make a space look cold and uninviting if overused.

An intentional use of colour is key to keeping your workspace from feeling uninspiring.

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Pick two to three non-neutral colours that look good together, and use different shades of these colours or different types of finishes (glossy, matte, textured and so on) to create variation and interest. Don’t forget, it’s not just the colour itself that is important, but its intensity as well – different shades can have different effects.

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A playful way to incorporate colour without having to worry if you’re “overdoing” it is through the flooring. We offer hundreds of gorgeous, high-quality carpet tile options that you really can’t go wrong with. With a neutral base and pops of colour woven into the patterns, this is a great choice for updating your space to reflect your brand or bring life back into it.