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6 years ago

hello! we are in the process of picking paint for a corporate office.

below is the sample for the rug

offices will have glass doors.

should inside of offices have different color than main office area ?

we're thinking in the area of light blues but very open to suggestions

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Lisa Aportela,ASID

6 years ago

I like the idea of the offices being a different color as the main areas especially if you are going to have an open concept with glass doors. I like the rug choice, I would try and keep the colors upbeat and happy. Maybe a nice neutral gray in the main areas to keep it light and airy, and then in the offices depending on your branding colors, you can go with something bright and fun like orange, or yellow, or even a blue. here are some examples of what I mean.

hope this helps! best of luck

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acm
6 years ago
I would keep the hallways, at least, lighter and neutral, like one of the lighter (gray?) colors from your carpet; you could use that throughout or switch to a light blue for the actual office spaces. You don't say what kind of business this is, so I don't know if meeting rooms are mostly for workspace or are for impressing clients -- if the latter, then you might go a few shades darker for drama, maybe a medium-to-dark blue from that same carpet.
Andrea R
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6 years ago
wholesale company. conference room and offices will occasionally be used for meetings with vendors and clients
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Andrea R
Original Author
6 years ago
furniture is black cherry. like an espresso color
katinparadise
6 years ago
You might want to study color psychology a bit before deciding on colors. Certain colors evoke different feelings in people and you want the space to be conducive to work but have a pleasant feeling as well. Here's an article from Forbes that may help. https://www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2014/02/04/how-to-use-color-psychology-to-give-your-business-an-edge/#31cbf572170a
Andrea R
Original Author
6 years ago
thanks! interesting article. we may be limited to colors though based on flooring that is chosen
Andrea R
Original Author
6 years ago
I like your idea. what about chosing a light/grey blue color for main area and a shade or two darker color for offices? it isn't an open floor plan but you will be able to see in with the glass doors.
Andrea R
Original Author
6 years ago
another color I considered: dark linen. however I'm not sure many other than myself would be fond of this. I could see this color being vetoed
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Lisa Aportela,ASID
6 years ago
i would stay away from the dark linen, again choose colors that are uplifting and inspiring in work environments. It makes people feel happy and if they feel happy they are more productive. I like the light gray/blue color option. Its fresh, clean, neutral but not boring.

good luck!
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123 Remodeling Inc.
6 years ago
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SW tinsmith could be really nice. It's a gray that leans blue-green, and it looks very fresh.

Otherwise, here are some colors from your carpet to get you in the right direction, though they're mostly pretty dark.
Andrea R
Original Author
6 years ago
123 remodeling, what color would you use inside each individual office? I like the tinsmith
Andrea R
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6 years ago
I also like first star
creative6938
6 years ago
We like your idea of using blue, a light blue or lighter shade would work well in your office! Check out this article: http://www.tgdaily.com/enterprise/how-to-tell-your-brands-story-through-your-office-interior
katinparadise
6 years ago
Are there going to be fluorescent lights in the ceilings? If so, be sure to get a daylight color bulb for them so they don't turn everything that sick yellow-green that can happen with fluorescents.
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123 Remodeling Inc.
6 years ago
I'm not sure what the lighting situation in the offices is like, so I don't know how dark you're thinking for those. My instinct is tinsmith in the offices, then either a half mix of it (the paint store only puts half the regular amount of color in the paint so it ends up much paler) or something in the realm of first star for the halls
Andrea R
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6 years ago
they are florescent with daytime lights. windows are slightly tinted but not much. offices are 10X11.5, 11x11.5, 13X11.5, and 8.5X8.5

what about tin in hallways and a pale blue in offices? don't want anything too dark as it will only make the offices look smaller
katinparadise
6 years ago
Sounds like the Tinsmith would be a good choice for the hallways. It's bright and not at all depressing. I'd stick with a blue gray in the offices so they don't appear too juvenile. This is SW Niebla Azul.
Andrea R
Original Author
6 years ago
the office above us has the same flooring and this is the blue they did in theirs..the lights aren't on in the photo so it's just natural light

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