People
tend to splash a lot of color in their homes but offices are kept on a subdued
note. Or they may go to the other extreme and make the office a garish
profusion of childlike coloring. Workplace colors should be refined and subtly
introduced. Different vibes belong to different colors. Red, yellow, orange and
brown have a warm aura while colors such as blue, green, pink and violet have a
pacifying effect. The
area, function and size of the space should decide the shades selected for the
office.
Wall
paints, furniture, lamination and furnishings are the canvas on which the
color effect may be created. Neutral hues such as beige, grey, black and cream
are most commonly chosen. A combination of grey and blue goes well for a balanced
effect but experimenting a little with different shades may lend your office a
unique look.
Different
areas in the office should be demarcated according to their use, such as the
reception, lobby area, lounge, cubicles, pantry, private cabins and the
boardroom. The entire ambience of the workplace can be transformed through a
judicious choice of cheering shades.
When
somebody first visits your office the first impression they will get will be
from the reception area. Sunshine yellow is an enlivening color for the
background of this space and the company logo and name plaque can be displayed
on the wall behind the front desk. If yellow is present, a tinge of orange will
give a vibrant look. A fresh feel is imparted by a mix of yellow and orange.
Red
combined with grey or beige may deepen the aura although alone it may have a
disturbing effect. The reception area should not be done up in white or it will
result in a lifeless appearance. If white must be used at least one bright color
should be added on it to make it lively. The walls and floor could be
embellished with bright objects.
Most
of the employees spend their time in cubicles, so this place needs to be
decorated in tranquil shades. Bright blue, maroon, magenta or purple combined
with cream, grey or white will exude a positive glow. The place will gain
openness and spaciousness. If it is a vast, extensive area you should have color
coding with sectioning to have an appealing effect. Three shades of the same color
or two cool colors and a single matching warm color will lighten up the
atmosphere.
For
the private cabin, a sober color, touched by bright green or navy blue in an
accessory or wall frame will reduce some of the monotony. A board room in white
with luxury chairs in rosewood or cherry color will give an opulent yet subtle
look. Red upholstery will match well with this. The color gold used in brass
planters, gold-plated chair backs and gold rimmed wall frames will add a regal
touch to the board room.
As
long as the element of 'serious business' is maintained, colors can be utilized
to give energy to the work space. Employees will be enthused to perform at their
highest level of creativity and a gentle yet motivational appeal will be
imparted to the office decor.
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