modulyss had the opportunity to hear from the renowned colour & material specialist and trend forecaster, Laura Perryman during the Clerkenwell Design Week at their London showroom. It was there where she spoke about the three future colour trends in the post-pandemic office.
the post-pandemic landscape
There’s no doubt that the pandemic has altered the way we interact with our environment. It has made us question how spaces affect us mentally and physically and are wanting to feel safe in spaces where we live and work.
“Our homes should feel like sanctuaries and our offices should feel like home” – Laura Perryman
During the pandemic and the many lockdowns, we’ve all come out of it craving connections to each other and to nature. This has been translated to customers who are consciously searching for safe and healthy materials that boost wellbeing while taking care of the planet.
Laura Perryman takes this information to consider; “which remedial colours and materials can be used to create positive and regenerative spaces that help us thrive, connect and invent.”
bio bloom
The bio colour palette explores the symbiotic relationship between nature, colours and materials.
Perryman believes that by looking at the “ingenuity of living organisms and the innovations within bio-design, we’ll be able to make responsible and regenerative materials that focus on cleansing the air and creating healthier environments”.
The key colours are chlorophyll greens, organic oranges and effervescent purples.
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- ORANGE: softly stimulating, improving alertness – when used as a central colour in a workspace, it aids in supporting longer focus.
- PURPLE/YELLOW: pairing ethereal purples with natural yellow tones is ideal for bringing more immersive yet natural experiences, and sparking creativity.
nurture
The nurture colour palette is all about the need to feel safe and supported after the pandemic. There’s the importance of tactility and authenticity which possibly comes from the ‘touch deprivation’ we experienced during COVID-19.
There’s several earthy tones such as grounding browns, soul-soothing reds and coral hues.
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- BLUE: inspires tranquility and healing.
- CORAL/REDS/PINKS: can be combined to support mental health and encourage natural breaks.
- SOFTER TONES: used for breakout zones for people to linger and relax.
joy
With COVID restrictions coming to an end, Perryman believes, we’re entering an era of “sensory enjoyment”.
“Playful and colourful workplaces speak to our senses and can help boost wellbeing and inclusivity in this era of the new normal.”
Energising, dopamine-inducing colours, together with resourcefully recycled materials is what it’s all about. Blend warm combinations of sunny yellow and orange or go with opposites such as green and pink for a bold and inspiring interior.
She suggests to use light-diffusing textiles and recycled materials to tone it down as these colours can be a little overpowering.
There’s several earthy tones such as grounding browns, soul-soothing reds and coral hues.
