Do you have a home office? If so, you should think carefully about what color you paint it. There are always distractions when working from home, yet studies show that while some colours divert from tasks at hand, others can significantly increase a person’s productivity, concentration and motivation. Just think about your job and what kind of environment you want to create with your home office decor.
Blue can be calming and can lower your pulse rate while increasing productivity.
Green creates a serene, soothing atmosphere, which can relieve stress.
Red and orange promote excitement and enthusiasm.
Purple is thought to promote artistic creativity.
Yellow is cheerful.
Light browns and greys deliver a feeling of serenity.
Darker browns provide a stoic, earthy atmosphere.
If you can’t decide, the safest choice might be green which is the most popular color for home office decor. Considered to be the most balancing hue on the colour spectrum and the easiest on the eye, green is restful yet rejuvenating.