In business, the color grey has conservative, neutral and sometimes indifferent undertones. A grey office decor feels reserved, inconspicuous and sometimes uninspiring. Grey’s calm and serene nature creates a peaceful, non threatening atmosphere that can easily tilt towards the lifeless, boring and overlooked. Lighter shades of grey are a bit more cheerier, darker shades of grey are gloomy and moody. Caution is necessary when an office is decorated in all grey tones. You may become forgettable. Similar to the color white, an all grey office can suit all manners of design trades, as they are surrounded by colors and they can benefit from a neutral background.However, white has a cheer to it, grey carries a gloom.
Yet, all is not lost for the office clad in grey. Grey loves to be surrounded by other colors, and it gladly will take on the characteristics of the hue it is paired with. Color play in a grey environment is trendy, chic and sleek. The world of tech games is a great candidate for a grey office that is infused with bold colors. It speaks of fun, creativity and strong design.
Silver is the sparkly version of grey and when added to the decor, it brings the room alive with sparkle and reflection. The dullness gives way to a shiny world. Grey patterned wall, crisp white furniture and silver accents lends the room an air of sophistication, elegance and neutral charm. Throw in a touch of dusty rose, and your environment radiates feminine elegance and strength.
Grey loves the industrial look. Cement walls, black iron doors and worn wood floors create a trendy, youthful and hip place to be. The space hums with creativity, action and professional attitude. The drab grey comes alive with the contrast of black, the pop of metal and the stability and humility of age old worn wood elements. Youth oriented businesses, the music industry and cutting edge architects would stun their clients with a contemporary, yet industrial office environment.
Overall, caution needs to taken with the color grey. On its own, it could be drab, poor and indifferent, but paired with the right elements, patterns and color it can be a stunning office environment that speaks of professionalism, versatility and elegance.
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