Deciding what colours to use for your workplace is an essential part of your office space planning and office renovation. It can be said that colour design is as important as picking the right employee. Why? Colours are part of your brand’s overall image, and they can have significant effects on work performance. Therefore, choosing the right colours is imperative to your company’s success. 

The Importance of Colours on a Company’s Image

Colours are a visual representation of your company essential in communicating your brand’s image, culture, and philosophy. Colours are also an effective tool in connecting your brand with people because they can initiate certain feelings. Look around, and you’ll see that the top companies out there emphasize colours in their logo and also workplace. Every company out there should put in considerable time to generate sophisticated colours that reflect the essence of their brand. If you already have this in place, then you should carefully incorporate these colours into your workspace. 

Deciding on Colours

Before deciding on the colours you’ll be using for your office space, it’s wise to consider some of these questions: What’s the size of the room? Who’ll be using the room? How old are your employees? and what type of work preferences do they have? Detailing all these factors in your office space planning can help produce a suitable colour scheme to create the best work environment for you and your workforce. 

Moreover, you should also consider how the colours you choose will appear with your lighting fixtures. Colours can change when under different lighting conditions, thus giving it a whole different effect to your initial purpose. For instance, a light-toned yellow can almost disappear when put under bright lights, making it almost look like a plain white wall. Therefore, deciding which colours will be applied where and under what lighting conditions is essential in creating the right setting. 

Warm Colours

It doesn’t matter what type of business you’re in, you want to have an office space that encourages productivity, creativity, and positivity. Warm colours like yellow, red, and orange can create a working environment that promotes all the benefits mentioned above. 

Yellow, for example, is a cheerful colour that can boost energy, spark creativity, and has a very welcoming feeling. For that reason, adding some shades of yellow in the reception area or the main working areas is a smart strategy to go for.  However, you want to be careful about how much yellow you put in certain rooms because too much of it can distract and hinder work productivity. 

Red and orange is another option you can apply that can stimulate the room. These two colours can encourage interaction and conversation, so it’s perfect to add to collaboration spaces. However, orange and red are also bold colours, so they easily catch people’s attention. Too much of it too can be counterproductive. Use warm colours in moderation and combine them with neutral colours(which we’ll discuss further in the article) to balance the room. 

Cool Colours

Opposite of warm colours, cool hues are calm and serene. They’re ideal for relaxation and deep thinking. Blue are among the most popular cool colours out there, and many companies have incorporated them into their offices. They help employees’ focus and performance, giving a tranquil atmosphere in a tense environment. 

Another good colour to include is green. This colour mimics natural scenery, which gives out a soothing feeling throughout the room. So in a stressful environment, some green in the room will help your workforce calm down and rejuvenate. Of course, plants in the office will definitely help also!

Balancing Colours

Neutral colours will give balance to a room. They’re vital, especially when you’re planning to combine different colours. Pay attention to how different colours interact with each other because doing it the wrong way will certainly break the setting you desire.

Neutral colours such as soft greys, white, cream, and brown are helpful within the workplace because they’re flexible and can complement other colours. They can also give out comforting effects to the room and add extra depth to a space. Think of wooden furniture and accents to add style, some touch of white to make the room feel bigger and airy, and grey to create a sense of formality and elegance. 

Key Takeaways

Colours are crucial to your overall business success. It’s something that you should invest some time into, as they can help reflect your company and also significantly influence the work performance and well-being of your employees. However, incorporating different colours can be challenging. That’s why seeking professional help is ideal and can smoothen the process out.

At SORDC, we have the right people and knowledge when it comes to office space planning, design, and renovation. Don’t hesitate to contact us for further detail. We’ll be more than happy to assist you every step of the way.