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BEST AT HOME OFFICE COLOUR CHOICES

Over the past year, those of us lucky enough to have a dedicated room in which to shut ourselves away have gratefully recognized the peaceful retreat they provide. However, now working from home is likely to be the norm for many of us, we are thinking about the aesthetics of these spaces.

But how to add beauty to what is, after all, a functional space? This is why choosing the best home office paint colours are vital to creating a successful scheme.

Make your home office area a brighter space that the rest of the room,’ advises Annie Sloan, colour expert. ‘Basic color psychology can come into play here, but fundamentally whichever color you choose – it should be something you love. I think strong colors are important whatever your role: this is not a room for relaxing, you want the space to feel dynamic.’

According to colour psychology, beige greens and yellow greens are the most stress-reducing shades – so they are ideal for a home working environment. They also make a good neutral background for displaying art.

‘With many of us working from home these days (at least some of the time), it’s important to foster a creative and inspiring home office environment – and not play it too safe when it comes to using pattern and colour,’ says Sarah Peake, founder, Studio Peake.

Your book storage and home office setup need not be staid in character nor sombre in colour. Scale up the atmosphere by painting the fitted joinery in a block colour and let the books provide the detail.

When it comes to blue home office ideas, Jane Rockett, co-founder of Rockett St George, says, ‘Cool blues and deep navy tones promote creativity and are the perfect choice for your home office – typically spaces that you go to for visionary thinking.’

Because cool tones aren’t overpowering – in fact they often feel like they are receding – they often help a small room appear to have more space, which can make them a great choice also for a small home office or library.

Use colour to create a ‘zone’ for work. Zoning with colour helps you to make the most of your work space, by creating a distinct areas for you to shut yourself away from the rest of the home.

A full immersion of colour, with one stunning shade for all walls, can bring interest into the room without overwhelming the eye; deep-tone colors work particularly well for this. The style also complements strong architectural features in a fresh and modern way. Plus, once you step out of the ‘zone’, you won’t feel like you are at work.

A full immersion of colour, with one stunning shade for all walls, can bring interest into the room without overwhelming the eye; deep-tone colors work particularly well for this. The style also complements strong architectural features in a fresh and modern way. Plus, once you step out of the ‘zone’, you won’t feel like you are at work.