Redesigning Your Office? Consider Color Design

Can color help your workflow? 

According to the Color Design Development Group (CDDG), color design can impact your productivity, mood, and overall well-being. As leaders in color science for commercial and residential real estate, CDDG has revealed some interesting insights that could change the way you (or your team) work.  

So, if you’re ready for an office refresh, consider these recommendations from CDDG’s color scientists.

Top Colors for Office Spaces

When it comes to productivity, there’s no easy fix. Time management, self-discipline and effective strategies are all essential to meeting your goals. 

That being said, color can play a role in enhancing focus. So if you’ve been planning on some new furniture or a fresh coat of paint for your office, these tips might be just what you need. 

Choosing the right colors for each space can be a daunting task—so to help you out, here are CDDG’s recommendations for different areas of your workspace.

Green

For areas near electronics, green is the way to go. Not only does it relax eye muscles, but it can also boost morale, productivity, and focus. Consider using green for walls behind computers and other electronic devices. 

Blue

Dark blue shades like navy can increase trustworthiness, especially in square and rectangular rooms with 90-degree angles. Consider a deep blue shade for conference areas—because who doesn’t want to increase feelings of trust when meeting with a buyer or seller?

Yellow

Feeling forgetful? Yellow triggers memory (hence the color of Post-its and highlights). While you may not be painting your walls highlighter yellow, consider using yellow for important documents or memos.

Red and Pink

Red is the first color the eye sees, so it’s the perfect color to draw attention to a display. Or, if you’re looking to boost creativity and excitement, add some pink decor to your office space.

Geometric Designs

In areas where you want to promote relaxation and calmness, consider patterns—specifically fractal design, which are patterns that repeat forever at different scales. These types of patterns relax the brain.

The Color to Avoid

Gray

That’s right! Surprisingly, CDDG recommends staying away from gray. This is because gray creates a neutral chromatic atmosphere, which can increase the risk of burnout by 15% and decrease productivity by 12%.

If you want a neutral palette, consider white. CDDG states it’s the only truly neutral shade without a neurological effect. 

By making thoughtful choices during your next office redesign, you might find yourself happier and more focused when making calls or filling out paperwork. And we imagine that would be well worth the cost of some new paint.