Brighten Up Your Home Office with Color Theory

While minimalism is certainly having a moment, beiges, whites, and greys can be a little uninspiring for your home office. To boost productivity while working from home, give your office a makeover using the power of color! 

 

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Anita Yokota shows how to revamp your home office space in style.

 

Improve Focus

If you’re familiar with color theory, you’ll know that blue and green are the top choices for improving efficiency and focus. These nature-adjacent colors, especially green, are inspiring and have been shown to boost creativity.  

 

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Array Calypso

 

Try this Array Calypso pattern to cover a lumbar pillow to stay cozy and retain good posture while sitting at your desk. This multi small-scale design can stand on its own or be used as a coordinate pattern with large-scale motifs. 

 

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Expand Calypso

 

Expand Calypso pairs fabulously with Array Calypso for a layered take on the blue and green motif.  

 

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Canvas Parrot

 

Canvas Parrot is a fabulous pick to brighten up any part of your office, from curtains to chairs to pillows. This is a cheerful green hue that’s sure to amp up your creativity.   

Rev Up with Red

Red raises your heart rate, so it’s best for accent pieces. Try adding in red pillows or curtains for a jolt of passion and productivity in your workday.  

 

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Astoria Sunset

 

The different shades of Chili, Rust, and Tangerine, and Tan in Astoria Sunset create a soothing gradient-like effect and pops against dark leather and wood elements. 

 

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Capra Crimson

 

We love Capra Crimson for a more subtle accent of this energetic hue. With its rich texture, it’s also a cozy choice for a chair or pillow. 

 

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Edward Red

 

Edward Red is tailor-made for an office setting. This updated take on the traditional plaid is at once comforting and invigorating and calls to mind a classic study. 

Mellow Yellow 

Yellow is the color of happiness and optimism. It creates a fresh, unexpected splash of color that lends itself to creativity. 

 

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Jibe Sunshine

 

Jibe Sunshine is our top yellow pick for offices because of its cheerful, sophisticated nature. Plus, it’s evocative of No. 2 pencils and lined notebook paper! 

 

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Bliss Lemon

 

We could imagine this gorgeous, textured Bliss Lemon on a midcentury-modern desk chair crafted with dark wood for a 70’s-chic look that will be the envy of all your Zoom calls.  

 

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Cast Citrus

 

Get a double dose of creative spark with this citron yellow Cast Citrus. Its elevated take on a bright citrus updates a room instantly with instant cheer.  

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