
Applying colour theory in your space
Taking these biological reactions into account, you can create spaces that positively affect the people who live and work within them. For example, offices can be busy, high-anxiety spaces; if they’re painted or furnished with a palette of stimulating colours, there’s nowhere for staff to take a break. To support a healthy, comfortable working environment, it’s important to have a balance of cool and warm colours in the workplace—with cool colours taking precedence in spaces designated for focus, contemplation, and relaxation.
Colour theory is both a science and an art. Your palette has the power to influence human behaviour and evoke emotion; how you use said palette within your space is entirely discretionary.