Cheating Heart by Benjamin Moore
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For a deep and dramatic look, Sacha Leclair, president and creative director of Leclair Decor suggests the shade Cheating Heart. He says the deep gray is "one of our go-to moody charcoal tones". So dark it's almost black, this saturated gray paint color has cool blue undertones and creates a striking effect when used in a home office. "We typically pair it with mid to light wood accents for the perfect balance," Leclair adds.
Paint color: Cheating Heart by Benjamin Moore
Duck Green No. W55 by Farrow and Ball
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Take cues from nature and bring the outdoors in with Duck Green by Farrow and Ball. This deep, rich green paint color is highly versatile and works just as well in a contemporary home office as it does in a traditional colonial-style home. Inspired by mallard feathers, Duck Green stands out against crisp white trim and pairs well with light wood tones and matte black accents. For a more traditional and formal office, layer this color with warm neutrals such as Farrow and Ball's Joa's White, mid-tone wood accents, and pops of burnt orange, rusty red, or antique brass.
Paint Color: Duck Green No. W55 by Farrow and Ball
Pink Sky by Clare
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Infuse your home office with bold color and bright energy using Clare's Pink Sky, a beautiful coral-pink hue reminiscent of a sunset. Bold yet slightly muted, this sophisticated pink paint color has warm undertones for a cozy and inviting feel that provides a bright backdrop for all those back-to-back video calls.
Paint color: Pink Sky by Clare
Tranquil Gray by Behr
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Set a serene tone in your home office with Behr's Tranquil Gray, which has a soothing feel and pairs well with other neutrals. Erika Woelfel, VP of color and creative services at Behr, says this delicate color is "a great neutral choice which brings elegance to a home office space". She points out the transformative power of this taupe-gray from Behr's Designer Collection that works well with with pops of color or as part of a muted monochromatic color palette.
Paint color: Tranquil Gray by Behr
Waterbury Green by Benjamin Moore
COURTESY OF MICHELLE GAGE INTERIOR DESIGN
For a blend of saturated color and timeless elegance, you can't go wrong with Waterbury Green from Benjamin Moore. Philadelpia-based interior designer Michelle Gage of Michelle Gage Interior Design recommends this paint color for at-home workspaces. "I love using Benjamin Moore’s Waterbury Green in an office," she says. "It’s a soft hue that is quite conducive to creating a calming work environment." Pair it with warm-toned neutrals such as Sail Cloth or White Dove and use brass accents to balance out the color's cool blue-gray undertones.
Paint color: Waterbury Green by Benjamin Moore
Oceanside by Sherwin-Williams
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Pack a design punch in your home office with Sherwin-Williams' Oceanside. It's a deep, cheerful teal that's well suited for walls, trim, and office built-ins. This rich jewel-toned blue with hints of green is an excellent way to enliven a space and boost creativity. Tone down the color with neutral accents and mid-century modern office furniture for a timeless look, or play up its whimsical side with pops of pink, gold, and green for an eclectic color palette.
Paint color: Oceanside by Sherwin-Williams
Blank Canvas by Behr
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Create a calm work environment by painting your home office in Blank Canvas, Behr's 2023 color of the year. "Blank Canvas is a great choice to create a clean and crisp feel in any setting such as a home office," Woelfel says. This soft neutral creates a welcoming atmosphere and its soothing, uncluttered nature is perfect for a space where the primary goal is work and focus. Go for a tone-on-tone look by layering it with various textured neutrals for a peaceful work environment.
Paint color: Blank Canvas by Behr
Skylark Song by Benjamin Moore
COURTESY OF MICHELLE GAGE INTERIOR DESIGN
When it comes to painting your home office, think beyond just the walls and consider painting the trim or ceiling to create contrast and visual interest. "A fun color to use is Benjamin Moore's Skylark Song," Gage says. "Here we used it in the ceiling and trim, to add a punch to the subtle and soft wallpaper."
Paint color: Skylark Song by Benjamin Moore