Waiting Area

A waiting room or hall is the area where people wait for their appointment or for an event to begin. Whether it is the waiting area of an airport or a doctor’s office or a banquet hall, let’s be honest, nobody likes to wait, sit for days or stand in lines for hours. Waiting areas should be more accommodating as they are the most trafficked areas of any establishment. It should not be poorly decorated or harshly lit and above all, it should not be devoid of comfort for people spending time there.

Sitting next to a stranger, in an uncomfortable chair, with televisions tuned to national news on a higher volume are the worst aspects of waiting rooms. No wonder people often quote time spent in the waiting area is the worst part. A waiting room must be designed in a way to tell people that you care about them. Upgrading a waiting room is the best one can do for his employee or customer etc. Other than updating comfortable furniture and efficient layouts, color by far can play a major role.

From the moment they walk in to the time they leave, waiting area can make a BIG impression on any person. Colors can have a direct effect on the people waiting in the waiting area. Make sure to use the colors of your company throughout the waiting area.

Here, we share few color options you can use to create a waiting room people will love.

Use Green and sea greens:

Green is a pure and calming color, which is ideal for waiting areas. Try our Fresh Green - Royal Matt Emulsion or Soft Green - Super Emulsion for security and calmness.

Blues:

Light Blue - Royal Matt Emulsion and Heaven Blue - Super Emulsion are the coolest of blues for a relaxing vibe in waiting areas.

Pinks:

Pink color is used for compassion. Use Master Pink - Super Emulsion, or a tint of Pink Violet - Royal Matt Emulsion, or a lighter tone of pink Ivory Silk - Royal Matt Emulsion. If you want to go for a variation of pink, try this Peach Goddess - Royal Matt Emulsion.

Avoid yellow and red:

Red and yellow colors can create anxiety and discomfort. These colors are aggressive and may cause disturbance in people already getting impatient with waiting.

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