Embarking on a New Color That Stimulates Creativity and Increases Energy Levels in the Workplace

Paint the Office Red

If it’s been a while since you’ve had a really productive day in your office, it may be time to repaint, especially if your walls are white. In a study from the University of Texas, researcher Nancy Kwallek found that people working in white, off-white or gray rooms got less done and made more mistakes than those in red or aqua environments. “White doesn’t help us be productive,” Kwallek told Fast Company, explaining that the sterile message it sends isn’t conducive to work.