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Read the light first
Daylight, artificial light and neighbouring surfaces all affect colour. Review sample boards at different times of day and beside the materials that will actually be installed.
Next idea ↓QUICK READ / COLOUR & IDENTITY
Transforming office interiors with color.
A useful palette starts with context.
Three ideas to take into your workplace conversation.
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Set a base and an accent
A restrained base can let furniture, signage or a focused area carry the stronger colour. Consider where contrast helps orientation and where too much visual activity may become distracting.
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Test the complete composition
Look at paint, flooring, upholstery and joinery together. Colours that seem balanced in isolation can compete once combined. Let the intended use of each area guide the final balance.
Put it in your brief ↗A PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY
Before you decide.
- Make one palette board for the whole space.
- Test colour on a larger sample in situ.
- Use readable contrast for signs and essential information.
LET’S MAKE SPACE
Start your project brief ↗Your next chapter starts here.
Tell us what you want your workplace to make possible.