Best Paint Colors for Commercial Interiors

Choosing paint colors for your home is pretty easy when you only have yourself to satisfy. However, when you are planning on painting the interior of an office, retail store or restaurant, you also need to take staff and client opinions into account.

To make your commercial building more attractive, consider these tried and true colors versus the hues you probably want to avoid.

The Best Paint Colors

Blues: Unlike the genre of music, blues are a popular color for commercial buildings. Great for doctors’ offices and other places where people may come in feeling nervous, a deep navy or soft sea hue has a more relaxing effect than other colors.

Greens: Like blue, green can also achieve a calming presence while still being active and upbeat. Greens work well in boutique retail stores, where the intent is to keep the client positive and engaged while browsing your merchandise. Green has also been proven as an ideal color for office conference rooms, since it puts employees and clients at ease during meetings.

Whites: One of the most popular colors for any office is white. From lobbies to the corner office, white is a neutral shade that sets a clean foundation for any room decor. While white can get dirty, it pays to maintain this color since it can be found in almost any commercial setting. You can choose pure white, a shade of cream or even pearl for your office, but if you are looking to embellish a restaurant, you will probably want to choose a livelier hue.

Colors to Carefully Consider

Oranges: Studies show orange is often associated with creativity and, if your business is marketing, advertising or design, you may get the most out of your employees using a colorful shade of orange. For creative businesses, the color won’t have too much of an impact on clients since your unique design abilities are why they chose you in the first place. It is good to reflect your company’s vision with colors that inspire!

Reds: Red is often avoided, since it typically causes an alarming reaction. Bold and striking, red is often an uneasy color that makes many people nervous. If you want to use red, consider a very light shade or even maroon for private offices.

Purples: Like red, purple has to be considered very carefully. Ideal for swank hotel lobbies and club lounges, this color is very unique and needs the right setting to be effective. Do not choose this color for a medical facility, financial firm or government office. However, the right boutique retail shop and casino lounge can probably benefit from the right shade of royalty. Purple is indulgent and rich, so be sure your commercial space fits this powerful shade.

When choosing an interior commercial paint, consider your business, your staff and your clients to find colors that will fit the image your business wishes to convey.

Contact M. Brett Painting today for expert consultation on the right paint for your commercial space.