Creating a study space with neutrals

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Creating a Study Space with Neutrals

When working from home, it’s important to have a designated workspace that offers us calm and creativity. Many of us are seeking a secluded space away from the day-to-day household activity where we can be truly productive.

Discover our inspiration for creating an inspiring office space using neutral, natural colours that will surround you with calm.

Our Creative Director, Ruth Mottershead, says:

“Whilst our at-home workspaces need to be functional, they also need to reflect our personal tastes to help keep us engaged and motivated, without being distracting.

Whether your home office is within a separate room or simply a corner within another space, creating a focused area can be made easier with the use of colour and pattern.”

Explore Ruth’s recommended colour schemes to transform your home office environment.

Castell Pink Study

“A shade like Castell Pink is very versatile and allows you to add deeper accents to help zone areas and add interest. Consider the warm Elizabethan red Arras for the doors and woodwork, or perhaps the earthy Nether Red on skirting to ground the space. This type of colour blocking uses shades with similar undertones to create an inviting, contemporary scheme.”

Ceiling & Cornicing:

Ferdinand™

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Upper Wall:

Castell Pink™

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Skirting and Shutters:

Nether Red™

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Lower Wall:

Arras™

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Mochi Study

“Whether it’s a separate study or part of another room, colour will have a profound impact on the atmosphere of your office space. The scheme shouldn’t feel too functional, but like a natural transition from the rest of the home. A muted, warm neutral such as Mochi is gentle enough to allow for concentration without distraction. It also has the depth to provide the perfect environment for inspiration and innovation.”

Walls:

Mochi™

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Ceiling:

Shirting®

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Earthy shades – particularly browns – have traditionally been used for practical purposes, in the kitchens or sculleries of historical homes. However, rich neutral shades can create restful, enticing spaces in the modern home.

By creating an atmosphere of warmth in your home study, the space will become an enjoyable area to spend your day. Consider embracing a soft, honeyed tone like Madeleine on the walls and woodwork for a calm and gently uplifting atmosphere.

Neutrals that contain a hint of green within their makeup are useful for creating connection with the outside world. Introducing shades that reflect nature into our home studies can help us remain feeling refreshed and inspired as the day goes on.

Consider positioning your desk in front of a window so you can stay in touch with your home’s natural surroundings as you work. Use a soft, natural colour palette, selecting muted green shades like Kitchen Green or Barge Stone to create tranquillity and relaxation