Homes & Gardens, June 2022

In this Homes & Gardens feature, Georgia Zikas discusses how color impacts productivity, creativity, and focus in a home office. She advises against using red as a dominant wall color, explaining that its intensity can feel distracting and overstimulating in a space designed for concentration. Georgia also cautions against relying heavily on gray tones, noting that they can create a dull, uninspiring atmosphere that mirrors traditional corporate office environments.

Additionally, she recommends limiting large expanses of black, which can introduce a moodier, heavier feeling that may not support daily work and creativity. Instead, Georgia encourages homeowners to choose colors that feel engaging, uplifting, and conducive to focused work, helping transform a home office into a space that supports both productivity and personal well-being.