Color psychology and interior design tips for increasing productivity in your office space

The power of colour: Interior decor and design experts share tips on using colour psychology to boost productivity in your office space

Colours can have a significant impact on our productivity because they have an impact on our ideas, behaviours and feelings of satisfaction. A drab and boring office is the last place you want to work and as we spend most of our waking hours at work, it’s essential to make our office space a productive and inspiring environment where one way to do this is through the power of colours.

Colour psychology is the study of how colours affect human behaviour and by using this knowledge to decorate your office, you can positively influence your mood, energy levels and productivity. Also, businesses can accomplish a variety of objectives by implementing insights based on colour psychology, from evoking favourable feelings in customers to enhancing team members’ creativity and productivity.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Suren Goyal, Partner of RPS Group, encouraged to explore the real potential of colours to set up your workplace and improve employee morale, increase enthusiasm and improve output in return. For achieving this, he recommended:

Blue for focus and clarity

Blue is a popular colour for office spaces as it promotes a sense of calmness, clarity and focus. This color is perfect for those who need to complete tasks that require a lot of concentration. It also helps to reduce stress levels and lower blood pressure, making it a great colour to promote relaxation.