Using colour in your office design.
If your office walls are painted dull grey — the cold colour of warships, concrete and cubicles a study by the University of Texas has found that it’s most probably time for a makeover.
Their research found that bland grey, beige and white offices induced feelings of sadness and depression, especially in women. Men, on the other hand, experienced similarly gloomy feelings in purple and orange workspaces.
Scientific studies have shown that colours don’t just change our moods, they also impact on productivity for better and for worse. That’s why it’s best to decorate your workplace with a vibrant medley of stimulating colours that increase output and spark creativity.
Transform your work space with the use of colours.
Research has shown that certain green and calming blues improve efficiency and focus. If you want happier, more effective workers, green and blue are wise choices.
Red, is active, intense and alarming at times, increases the heart rate and blood flow upon sight. That said, if there’s something in the office you want to urgently draw employees’ eyes to, it’s best to paint it red.
Meanwhile mellow yellow, is believed to trigger innovation and is best used in work environments where artists, writers, designers, developers and other creative professionals work.
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