If there is something I can’t stand when I walk into an office, it’s plain, white walls. It works for some offices but almost every office I see with white walls looks completely bland. Even if just one wall were painted something different, it would liven up the space. I do realize that not all companies want purple walls and that a lot of you may shy away from a splash of color on the walls but even a neutral shade would look good.

Here are a few of my favorite neutral colors that I think you those of you who may not be ready for color, can try.

Beige, otherwise known as old faithful.

If there is a color that’s as safe as white it’s a shade of beige. A soft and easy tone, beige is always a great color as it fades into the background while keeping your space away from being bland. What shade would I try?

Gray, trendy and sophisticated.

Gray has been popping up all over the design scene for the past few years and I think it’s here to stay. It adds a touch of sophistication and keeps your office looking good no matter what the color palette of the space. Gray is a great color for those who want to switch out accessories frequently and update your office without having to paint the walls again. What shade would I try?

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Enjoy! Sayeh, The Office Stylist

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