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COLOUR
PSYCHOLOGY

With office models still shifting, here’s how to transform work

spaces into productivity powerhouses in 2025

by Plascon

ccording to American news feed productive space is necessary for focused its 2025 Colour Forecast that will work

CNBC, an overwhelming 90% work. Both corporate office managers and well in a variety of office environments.
Aof companies plan to have homeowners alike can harness the power Cool colours promote feelings of inner
employees fully return to the office, of colour psychology to optimise work peace and harmony, making them perfect
with some even threatening termination spaces and give them a refresh for 2025. for working environments. Shades like
for those who refuse. This trend is not Although colour is deeply personal, Plascon’s Green Glass (81) and Stylish
isolated to the US. Here in South Africa, there is a science behind the emotional Lime (Y7-A1-1) can help to reduce stress
companies are also asking employees to response that different shades evoke. and infuse a space with fresh energy.
return to the office, reports Daily Investor. Colour is derived from light and exists Lighter pastel shades, such as Plascon
Despite this shift to pre-Covid norms, within the electromagnetic spectrum, Light Sage (84), offer a soothing effect,
it is still predicted that many forms of with each colour possessing a distinct promoting wellbeing and relaxation.
hybrid work will persist. It’s not quite the frequency or wavelength. Tones on the When choosing colours for an office,
time to pack up the home office, and for cool side of the spectrum, such as violet, it’s crucial to take into account the room’s
many this mode is preferred and will thus have shorter wavelengths, while those on temperature and location. Generally, cool
continue indefinitely. the warm side, like red, have longer ones. colours have a cooling effect. As such, a
Regardless of whether you are working Local coatings company Plascon has cool colour palette is ideal for spaces that
full-time on-site, or from a home office, a identified a collection of colours from receive plenty of sunlight or lack proper

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