Colour can have a big impact on the look and feel of your school, influencing everything from students' focus to their sense of connection. Whether you're sprucing up classrooms, adding life to hallways, or creating inviting outdoor spaces, a thoughtful approach to colour can go a long way. Here’s how to make the most of colour across your school.

Boost Focus with Calm, Cool Colours

In spaces where concentration is key, colours like blues and greens can help create a calm, focused atmosphere. These cooler shades are perfect for classrooms, libraries, and study areas, encouraging students to settle in and reduce stress. In early learning spaces, adding some brighter touches like yellows and light greens can bring a cheerful energy that helps young learners feel engaged and welcome.

Build School Spirit with Your Colours Using your school colours around common areas and on elements like benches, bins, and signs is a great way to build community spirit. Students will feel a stronger sense of belonging when they see their school’s colours in high-traffic areas like hallways, sports areas, and entrances. To add even more impact, consider custom-coloured furniture, like tables and grandstands, in the school’s colour scheme.

Colour Code for Safety and Functionality

Using colours to define areas helps students and staff navigate the school safely:

• Active Zones: Bright colours like red, yellow, or orange can mark playgrounds or sports areas, making it clear where high-energy activities happen.
• Quiet Spaces: Softer shades, like light blues or pastels, work well for quiet zones dedicated to reading, reflection, or calm breaks.
• Safety Areas: High-contrast colours can highlight ramps, accessible seating, and safe pathways, making them easy for everyone to spot.

Colour coding helps keep students organised, especially in larger schools or spaces with lots of movement.

Design for Accessibility and Inclusivity

Using high-contrast colours on signs, handrails, and doors makes navigation easier for students with visual impairments. Combining dark shades with lighter ones on these key features ensures visibility. Calming, neutral tones in areas like counselling rooms and sensory spaces also make these spots feel inviting and accessible to all.

Colour Code for Safety and Functionality

Using colours to define areas helps students and staff navigate the school safely:

• Active Zones: Bright colours like red, yellow, or orange can mark playgrounds or sports areas, making it clear where high-energy activities happen.
• Quiet Spaces: Softer shades, like light blues or pastels, work well for quiet zones dedicated to reading, reflection, or calm breaks.
• Safety Areas: High-contrast colours can highlight ramps, accessible seating, and safe pathways, making them easy for everyone to spot.

Colour coding helps keep students organised, especially in larger schools or spaces with lots of movement.

Design for Accessibility and Inclusivity

Using high-contrast colours on signs, handrails, and doors makes navigation easier for students with visual impairments. Combining dark shades with lighter ones on these key features ensures visibility. Calming, neutral tones in areas like counselling rooms and sensory spaces also make these spots feel inviting and accessible to all.

Making Colour Work with Astra Street Furniture

At Astra Street Furniture, we understand the role of colour and durability in schools. Our furniture can be customised in various colours to match your school’s needs, and our in-house powder coating service ensures each item is vibrant, durable, and ready for both indoor and outdoor use.