Entry #1233, May 30, 2012
The choice of colors can influence the mood and ambiance of your home office. The choice of colors provides the general outlook and sense of preference of the person or business. For instance, the color can influence your choice in food preference, wearing of clothes and even in buying a car. Whether you use your home office for leisure, productivity or just hanging out, the color you choose will help you love your home office.
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Indeed, the choice of colors for your home office is very essential. The ability of colors to boost and inspire in the slightest way possible is very significant. To give you some ideas on inspiring colors for your home office, here are a few ideas:
Orange
This color suggests enthusiasm and excitement. More often than not, fitness and sports centers are painted in orange to evoke energy from people inside. This is not necessarily deep orange but it can be pale, terracotta or any shade for that matter. Use orange as a pick me up color to your home office.
Green
The color green insinuates nature and tranquility. It is described as an eye-friendly color that neutralized any form of stress brought about by computer usage, undersized parts assembly and other activities or tasks that can cause discomfort. Having green color surroundings will help ease the eyes and somewhat rejuvenate the whole body. In an office environment green can help you think clearer and spend more time in your space.
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Blue
This color implies a sense of focus and determination. For pastel or light blue, the effect is to influence focus on the task without giving distraction. Color blue also provides a feeling of calmness as you can attribute it with the sky and the sea.
Purple
Purple evokes calmness and warmth. The purple color is getting popular and has been accepted by many. The serenity that it brings to your home office provides great composure to whatever challenge and difficulty that comes. The warm ambiance that the purple color has gives a soothing outlook over workloads.
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Although these are just some of the colors you may consider but then it is also important to ponder within yourself as to what is your color preference. You have to consider your color preference since it can make or break your day in your home office. Assess what you use your home office for and how much productivity needs to occur than pick from a rainbow of colors!
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Ari Z says
If you’re a telecommuter, chances are you’re going to be spending a lot of time in your home office. It’s important that you make that office a place you would want to spend time. Color definitely adds a little personality and pizazz.