Classic colours and patterns for offices

Merino Laminates, November 22, 2024

Designing office spaces comes with  its fair share of challenges as it is very important to create a balance of elegant design elements while ensuring that you offer a space that enhances productivity and concentration. While the design has to be engaging and unique, it should in no way distract the employees from their tasks at hand. Comfort, ease of use and functionality must also be addressed as you design office spaces that are a reflection of the ethos and principles followed by the company. Here are some classic colours and patterns that are ideal for office spaces and will help you create decor that is mindful, sophisticated and efficient:

1. A balance of neutral and bright colours

As an office space is used by people with varied preferences and design inclinations, it is best advised to  use neutral colours with a controlled sprinkling of  bright colours to make the space look formal, with a hint of energy. You can choose a palette consisting of whites, greys and blacks and add bright yellow, red or green in moderation to brighten up the space and make it more interesting. While having too many bright colours can be distracting and stimulating, using drab colours can make any office look dull and boring . This idea works well for hospitals, clinics, labs, educational facilities etc.

2. Bring in nature!

One of the best ways in which you can add colours, textures and patterns to any office space while creating a healthy and productive environment is by introducing elements of nature. Open garden spaces, open and semi open courtyards,terraces etc are a great way to create relaxing and interactive spaces that can be dedicated to dining areas, cafeteria, lounge space etc. Apart from this, adding indoor plants, reflection pools or dry landscaping can also help improve the air quality and the ambiance of the space as working alongside nature is known to have a positive impact on the mental health of the  occupants. This is especially ideal for workplaces that have longer work hours like IT companies, multinational organisations etc.

3. Wood as a pronounced material and colour palette

Wood is another classic material that you can use to create classic decor for an office space. It is truly amazing how many colours, textures and patterns wood comes in, and Merino Laminates Best Decorative Laminates & Surface Solution | Merino Laminates offers an impressive array of laminates that will help you achieve an all wood look at a pocket friendly price. RIght from the classic reading rooms and gentlemen’s clubs in earlier times to the modern office  space that goes beyond the realm of trends, an office space with  a pronounced wooden theme is great for business like law firms, offices for CAs , wealth management etc.

4. A combination of deeper colours

While bright colours have a dedicated fan base, creating office spaces in deeper colours is a happening trend too. From modern chic combinations of colours like black and red or greys and darker blues- you can create some interesting patterns with coloured laminates and when used together, they create a powerful and smart space that screams power and grandeur. These kinds of combinations work well for large office spaces, media houses, production houses etc.

5. Self patterned upholstery

One thing common to all offices irrespective of their nature of business is the need to create a space that encourages creativity and boosts concentration. Thus it is of paramount importance to avoid too many colours and patterns that may make the space too colourful or jarring with patterns that may be distracting and overwhelming. Thus, it is best to stick to self patterns and apply the same in upholstery or in controlled measures across the space. Avoid having too many textures or patterns on large walls and vertical spaces and instead, opt for  soft boards, pinup boards and panels that can double up as usable surfaces for brainstorming, listing to-dos etc.

We hope that you can use these ideas to get started on the design of your dream office space! Remember to use elements from the office’s logo, ideologies or field in which they operate to make the space look more tailored and exclusive. You can also draw inspiration for patterns, colours and designs from the branding of the organisation to create a unique space for them.