However, I love to see dollops of bold color in spaces adjacent to beige rooms.

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If we're performing a job that requires accuracy and focus (say, copy editing a manuscript), we should seek out confined spaces with a red color scheme.

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As customers journey through the spaces, the texture, color and proportions change.

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So, the ideal office would be one that offers a variety of different types of space (private individual offices, both structured and relaxed group spaces, areas that can be dedicated to specific projects) and is highly customizable (hmm color changing walls?).

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