Commercial real estate shades

You might not think the color of your commercial real estate is that important but you couldn't be more wrong. Pick the right color and you could increase productivity ten fold!

The color of the office has been proven to be one of the biggest factors in employee productivity. Get it wrong and you could send your business into bankruptcy but get it right and watch your profits soar. Darker colors tend to absorb the light and create shadows. This creates a dark, gloomy atmosphere and won't do a lot for employee motivation. Colors to avoid include dark red, forest green and midnight blue. In contrast lighter colors help to reflect the light, creating a lighter, more energised atmosphere. A bright atmosphere helps to create a happier workforce which, in turn, will create a more productive workforce. Bright, vivid colors in your commercial real estate can help to instantly create a "funky" atmosphere and is especially popular with alternative media companies, including offices in Manhattan. In addition, choosing bright coloured chairs and desks can also help to add to the feel of your company and will definitely create a good impression on clients. There are plenty of office design companies out there who you can pay to help you to create a color scheme or can help with the whole office re-design process. Playing about with the color scheme of your office can really help to bond your staff and could help to spark their imagination. Changing the color of your office will also help to personalise it and make it feel much more homely for your business. 

Popular office colors include:

  • Sapphire blue
  • Alizarin pink
  • Asparagus green
  • Bazaar
  • Ball blue