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TRADE WINDS

Revamp your home office with complementary colours to

increase productivity in 2024

by Dulux

t's a brand-new year of possibilities calm and uplifting, so it’s easy for you to palette which includes the Mild Mocha
and as with most new beginnings, create a personalised space that is just and Autumn Walks can make your
Ia little inspiration can go a long way for you to increase your sharpness and workspace feel inviting, creating a sense
in boosting your productivity in 2024. productivity,” comments Dulux colour of personal wraparound softness, and
When it comes to creating a productive expert, Palesa Ramaisa. subsequently increasing your sharpness
home office, choosing the right colours and productivity.
is essential. The best colours for a home An earthy touch to keep you focussed
office are those that promote focus, a When it comes to creating a productive A soothing touch to keep you calm
sense of calm and creativity. and efficient home office, colour plays a Natural greens and blues are ideal for
Dulux’s Colour of the Year 2024, Sweet crucial role in creating a welcoming and tasks that require focus and concentration.
Embrace™ is the perfect starting point productive environment. The colours ColourFutures™ research suggests that
for any of your workspace decorative you choose for your workspace can these shades have been scientifically
schemes. Not only does it work beautifully have a profound effect on your work proven to promote relaxation, reduce
on its own, adding calmness and softness performance, influencing your mood, stress, and help maintain focus during long
to any home office, but it also acts as a focus, and creativity. One of the best working hours to increase productivity
positive foundation colour for a host of colours for a home office is an orange hue. and create a sense of tranquillity in a
new colour palettes to create a space that Orange is a warm neutral colour which space. If you primarily use your office for
feels just right. reminds us of home, a place that feels tasks that require focus and concentration
“Our Colour of the Year, Sweet comfortable and secure, it is essentially a such as writing and analysing, Dulux’s
Embrace™ and easy-to-use palettes give colour that is associated with familiarity two deep greens labelled Pale Clover and
you the flexibility to create any number and embrace. Dulux’s combination Cheeky Grey can set the tone, and Sweet
of different schemes for your home office, of Sweet Embrace™ and earthy colour Embrace™ can add a calming touch to
we’ve created three colour stories – warm, tones such as the burnt orange colour create a quiet space where you can feel

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