The Best Paint Colors for Small Offices

It’s no surprise that paint color impacts a room’s overall look and feel. Depending on the shade and sheen, it can make a room feel spacious and open or small and cramped. At the same time, color can have an impact on mood and productivity.

Whether you are decorating a home office or a small office in a commercial space, it’s essential to be deliberate about the paint colors.

Lighting and Size of the Room

Sometimes, dark colors can be an accent wall in a large room, but bringing darker colors into a smaller office can be a mistake – especially if there isn’t a lot of natural light. Paint can look very different depending on the lighting. If the room has few windows (or none at all), keep in mind that the paint color will be affected.

Small offices tend to feel a little more cramped and don’t often have a lot of natural light. Instead, you will rely on the brightness of overhead lights and lamps. Bring paint samples into the office before buying the cans of paint so you can see how the tone of the paint will change in different light conditions throughout the day.

For example, if you use incandescent light bulbs in the office, they create a naturally warm hue. As a result, warmer paint colors with hints of yellow, orange, amber, or red will be more pronounced. At the same time, paint colors with cooler colors, such as grays, greens, and blues, will be muted.

Most Popular Paint Colors for Offices

One rule of thumb when painting an office is to stick with neutral colors, especially in small office spaces. Going with the softer hues gives you options for redecorating in the future without needing to repaint the walls. Plus, these lighter tones tend to look better as the background on video conference calls.

Here is an overview of some of the most popular paint tones, depending on the type of lighting in your small office:

• Incandescent Light Bulbs: Common colors include neutral shades (such as white, beige, or gray) with undertones of yellow, rose, pink, or sand.
• Fluorescent Light Bulbs: Consider using cooler paint tones with slight hues of blue or green. For example, a neutral white with a touch of arctic blue can be a nice shade for the space.

Do you need professional help when selecting your paint colors? Then reach out to our team at Vivify Painting. We offer both commercial and residential painting services. Contact us at your convenience to schedule a consultation: (951) 775-7522.