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MISSOULA DESIGN STANDARDS

Interior color strategies 1. colors appear more intense inside — so less is more. 2. avoid dark or intense colors as trim (they make the room look outlined) use glossy or semigloss white, wood or the same color as the walls. 3. light colors and white make rooms look larger. 4. avoid color combinations mixing warm and cool colors. (yellow based or blue based.) 5. use warm colors and warm whites in food areas. 6. to create harmony, use the same color or similar colors throughout. you can also keep most walls white or light colored and use an accent color on a wall here and there. 7. painting ceilings white is often a great choice 8. avoid blueish whites — use warm whites. 9. picking colors that go with your furniture and appliances helps harmonize your home. appliances and floors are also colors (even if they are metallic). 10. usually two or three colors for a room creates a peaceful feeling. for example: wood floors and furniture, a subtle wall color, and color accent textiles.

 

Office and Co-working space
Ok, you have a warehouse or big open space, now what are you going to do with it?
alternatives to the cubicle:
• the nook
• the glass cube breaking up the space:
• walls
• screens
• shelves
• interior windows
• art
• color blocking
activating the space / fun factor
• hangout spaces
• graphic walls and floors (environmental graphics)
• playful furniture, art and games
• floors as navigation
• moveable, modular, interactive, and chalkboard walls
• roof gardens
• full kitchens, showers for bike commuters
• in-house cook
• gym / exercise space color

play spaces
• color accents make spaces fun and alive! • floors and walls as navigation signage
• floors and walls as color pop
lighting
• natural light / daylighting
• designed light / soft warm light
furniture
• playful, mod designs
• soft textures
• long work tables
• rest/nap cubbies
• convertible multi-use furniture
• standing desks

THESE MIGHT ALL GO ON INTERIORS PAGE OR WALLPAPER

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