Best Office Paint Looks for a Calming Work Environment

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Creating a calming work environment is essential for productivity and well-being in the office. A great way to transform a workspace is with the use of subtle and restful office paint colours. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the best paint looks to create a calm and peaceful home office space.

Why Paint Colours Matter

When properly integrated, office paint colours have the power to positively affect the mood of your workspace. From promoting creativity and productivity to providing a calming environment, the choice of paint can set the tone for your workspace and, in turn, your work ethic.              

Bringing Nature Indoors

Subtle shades of green, blue and grey are some of the best colours for creating a calming office environment. They stimulate productivity and relaxation by bringing the outdoors in. These natural hues are also ideal for redesigning existing rooms. Shades of blue, in particular, give off the illusion of more space and maintain a cool temperature throughout the working day. 

Light Greys

Soft, light greys work well in office interiors as stand-alone colours or combined with accents for a professional, restful look. When used as a wall colour, light greys act as perfect neutral backgrounds, while bolder grey hues can be used to bring subtle contrast or patterns to space. Their versatility makes it easy to create a tranquil space with easy maintenance. 

Muted Neutrals

Muted neutral tones such as beiges, creams and taupes create a refreshing background that can be adapted to any colour scheme. Their calming properties make them the perfect palette for a study, home office or more formal corporate space. Offering the perfect balance between relief and professionalism, muted neutrals also provide a great alternative to stark whites or other overused shades.  

Accent Colours

Accent colours are calming and neutral but also give the illusion of warmth when used correctly. For a gentle aesthetic, choose colours like beige, sage and light pink, which will bring life to your office with their muted tones. Warmer shades like burnt orange and muted yellow can also take the mood to a calm level and add contrast for a chic, layered look. 

The best office paint looks create an environment that is both calming and conducive to productivity. At Hammer and Brush, we offer a wide selection of office paint colours to choose from and will paint the walls for you. Reach out to our experienced team today and transform your office into a space for calm and creativity. 

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Kevin Hallam

Kevin Hallam

Kevin Hallam is a master carpenter with 27 years of experience. He and Carolyn formed Hammer and Brush in 2012, a company offering a range of carpentry and painting services in Perth, Western Australia. Kevin and Carolyn, who have been together for 27 years, are joined by their two sons in the family business. Besides their trades, Kevin and Carolyn enjoy a range of outdoor activities, such as boating and caravanning. They have lived in Western Australia for the past 14 years and now call it home.

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