As 2026 begins, many people are rethinking how they work and where they work. If you work from home, your workspace shapes focus, energy and wellbeing every single day. Colour plays a far bigger role than most people realise.
“The hues that surround us influence our mood, cognition and productivity levels,” says Palesa Ramaisa, Colour Expert at Dulux. “The new year is the perfect time to redesign your home workspace as a space that supports both professional output and creative thinking.”
Designing with intention helps your workspace work for you, not against you.
For deep focus and reflective work
A deep, meditative blue creates an environment built for concentration. Dulux’s dark blue tone 10BB 39/100 supports sustained focus and mental clarity, making it ideal for writers, analysts and researchers.
Paired with warm neutrals and soft browns, this colour forms a cocoon-like workspace that encourages thoughtful problem-solving and calm decision-making. The Slow Swing palette draws on natural influences, helping you stay grounded during long periods of deep work.
For balanced and collaborative days
If your workday involves meetings, calls and collaboration, balance matters. A light sky blue like 62BB 08/369 offers calm without feeling flat or sleepy.
This shade works well for hybrid professionals and remote teams, creating a welcoming and polished atmosphere. When paired with warm terracotta and earthy tones, the Mellow Flow palette supports connection, communication and steady productivity throughout the day.
For creative energy and innovation
Creative work needs energy. A bold cobalt blue, such as 66BB 06/077, brings confidence, movement and momentum into a space.
The Free Groove palette pairs vibrant blue with energetic yellows and greens, creating an uplifting environment that supports experimentation and fresh ideas. This palette suits designers, entrepreneurs and creatives who thrive on visual stimulation and dynamic thinking.
Design your rhythm for success
Your home workspace is more than a desk and a chair. It’s an environment that shapes how you think, create and perform. Choosing colour with intention helps align your space with your pace of work.
Whether you lean toward the calm depth of Slow Swing, the steady balance of Mellow Flow, or the bold expression of Free Groove, the right palette supports productivity without forcing it.
When your workspace reflects how you work best, success feels more natural and far easier to sustain.
