Office and workspace paint colors. There’s been a lot of talk in recent years about how color affects mood and performance in the workplace, much of it stemming from a handful of psychological studies. Are you influenced by the colors you work around? The answer is worth looking into.
Franklin Painting of Farmington, CT, would like to give you a few things to think about when it comes to how people may be affected by the colors in their workspaces.
Office and Workspace Paint Colors. First Of All, Not Everyone Is The Same
If you work with a group of people, it’s unlikely that everyone is going to agree on the perfect color to paint the walls at your office. One person might thrive on gray, gloomy shades, while another person is most productive when cranked up by vibrant reds and other fiery colors. Accept the differences.
Second Of All, There Are Work And Mood Motivators That Are Greater Than Color
It’s probably not a good idea to perfectly follow a psychologist’s recommendations on how to paint your work areas to get the most productivity and “good vibes” out of everyone who spends their days there. Enjoyment of the work, fulfillment in the career, pride in a job well done, and cooperation among people in the workforce likely play bigger roles in mood than the wall color in the break room.
But . . .
You can’t, however, completely dismiss the subtle effects that color can have on how we feel about ourselves, our lives and our work. So let’s look at how certain colors and shades have been shown to influence our feelings.
Red
Red is the color of attention – look at how many product packages and signs feature it. Red is also an energetic, passionate color that’s great for places where high energy and aggressiveness are desired.
Blue
Some studies indicate that blue promotes productivity and well-being, which are good in most work environments. The lighter the shade of blue, the more settled the effect; the darker the shade, the more pronounced. At least in theory.
Yellow
The many varieties of yellow are said to foster happiness and creativity. This may be because, out of all the standard colors, yellow is one of the least threatening. Surrounded by shades of yellow, people probably are more comfortable being themselves, which is usually the start of happiness and creative activity.
Green
Green is proven to be “easier on the eyes” than most other colors, leading to less eye fatigue and distraction. Green can also have a calming effect. Do you want the mood in your workplace to be calm? Throw in some green and see what happens.
Black
Black, when not overdone, is a shade associated with luxury and power. Next to red, it’s probably the most influential color when it comes to mood. Some office environments thrive with a lot of black mixed in with attractive contrast colors. For other environments, it would be too much.
Design Your Workspace Color Composition
Franklin Painting believes that the spaces where you work should make you and your team feel good. There’s no single “feel-good” color, so we recommend that you choose a color or color combination that works well for everyone and then let the important work you do be the generator of most of your motivation and good feelings.
If it’s time to paint your commercial spaces or office environment, no matter the color, our experienced Connecticut paint crew is equipped to do a job that will amaze you.
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