Updated 4 June 2024
A little repaint will go a long way, if you do it right! The colours that surround your staff have a real impact on the office mood. You’ve chosen the colours in your branding to communicate exactly how you want your customers to feel about your business, now it’s time to bring it into the office!
Everyone a little lethargic and uninspired? There’s a colour for that! What colours should you repaint your office to get the best results from your team? Glad you asked! Now, we know that on-brand colour schemes are very important to your office and commercial premises. We’ve been painting Perth offices for ninety years! So, the colours below might not be “on trend” or “on brand” but can have a psychological impact on your staff. Got a bit of blue in your brand? Well, opt for blue on the wall! Need to brighten up a small space? We’ve got suggestions for that too!
In the next five minutes, you’ll know EXACTLY how to repaint your office!
- Stay on Brand. Your brand values are vital to your overall marketing strategy. Choose wisely from your style guide!
- Everything in Moderation. Sure, that’s a cheery yellow, but if every wall is cheery yellow, it’s going to burn some retinas.
- Repaint outside Office Hours. Commercial painters always struggle with finding the right time to get the job done. Repainting your office should be planned carefully.
1. Repaint Yellow and Aqua
Yellow and Aqua are very cheerful. And you certainly don’t have to paint the whole office in these colours. Just a wall or two can immediately lift people’s spirits. These colours are particularly great for creative designers who need to be innovative and imaginative. Not all aqua is created equal too. The Pantone Colour of the year a few years back was a delightful shade of aqua. If there’s aqua in your logo, then a feature wall, or even pops of colour will give your space a lovely chill feel.
And remember, too much yellow is bad for the temper! Yellow is a warm bright colour, don’t repaint a little meeting room stark yellow…. it’ll end in tears!
2. Repaint Blue
Blue is the go to branded colour for trust, stability, professionalism and loyalty. Who wouldn’t want those brand values in the workplace? Blue also inspires motivation – depending on the shade. Bright blues = greater stimulation. Lighter shades evoke trust and calm.
3. Repaint Red
Red is a strong and stimulating colour and can make workers more productive. It’s especially useful in more physical workplaces like gyms. In the retail trade red is the go-to colour to alert shoppers of bargains. Moderation is the key word for red and other very bold colours as it does have the tendency to make people feel a little agitated. And hungry! Ever noticed how many fast food joints use red? But used well, and applied by a professional painter, you will find this a bold choice.
4. Repainting White
Yes, white in its many variations has been the go to colour for just about everything these last few years. Everyone can blame the Hamptons trend for that. But, from a psychological point of view, white isn’t the best choice for an office repaint. Sterile. Cold. Uninspiring. That doesn’t mean white walls can’t play a vital part in the backdrop but adding more inspiring colours will stop your workplace from feeling like a cold isolated place to be. A feature wall, a few colour pops, some on brand highlights…this will totally lift the mood adding a little happiness back into the office, while still retaining some of the neutral aspect.
5. Repainting Green
Calm. Natural. Organic. Green as a colour has been used in clinical situations for years for its growth and healing feels. Greens also the colour of primary schools and prison hallways, because psychologists suggest that green can keep people from engaging in conflict.
The psychology behind paint colours is very intriguing and interesting. If you have a small business why not include staff into the colour decision, as the basis of re-painting is to create a happy and productive environment for all. In the 2020s though, Green carries a new kind of weight. Not only does it reflect those natural values, but it gives staff intuitive feelings around progressive thought, bold ideas, and exciting futures. In the past few years, recruitment companies especially have opted for more green in their branding as it’s said to make candidates feel like there’s a future at the company.
When did we all get so boring?
I’m not going to lie, after decades on the brushes, I still get excited by a job that’s a little bit different. Whether it’s a heritage listed paint job with colonial colours or an uber-chic retail outlet, with outrageously bright and exciting colour schemes, there’s nothing better than seeing these jobs come to life. While I appreciate a beautiful Hamptons room, and the finished product is always very luxurious, there’s nothing better than an office repaint with a bit of soul, which you can make last a long time with anti-graffiti coating. However, don’t forget to choose the right commercial painting contractor for you and the office, so remember these five things to consider: experience, references, licensed and insured, quotes and contracts, and flexible work schedules.
