All of the design elements of your office-the color scheme, the style of furniture that you choose, the paintings on the wall, and the overall cleanliness of your office come together to form that crucial first impression in the minds of your visitors. The right interior wall color can either add or detract from the overall desired affect.
While many corporations opt for plain white for their offices, this is not necessarily your only choice. Many offices feature “accent” walls painted in brighter or bolder colors than the rest of the office, while still others opt for brighter colors over all. Your choice should depend on several factors:
- Your existing color scheme
- Your business—a doctor’s office and a web design firm, for example, have different options when it comes to wall color
- Your personal preferences, and those of your employees
- Your budget
If your primary office colors are modern red and black, for example, you may opt for a neutral cream color and a dark red accent wall or two. If your business is a pediatrician’s office, you may want to consider brighter colors than you would for a law firm.
The type of paint that you choose also plays a role in the overall appearance. Gloss and semi-gloss paints create reflective finishes, and are generally more expensive, while latex paint is often less expensive, but not as durable. Most paints require you to apply a primer first for them to adhere to, but there are some new types of paints available that have a primer mixed into them, which can save a lot of time.
Visit the paint section of your local hardware store and don’t be afraid to ask questions and ask to see samples until you find the best color and type for your office.
