PAINT CALCULATOR
Home Office paint calculator
A typical home office is 10 × 12 ft, often a converted bedroom. Walls run ~290 sq ft. One gallon does two coats easily. The interesting decision is color: what reads well on video calls is different from what looks best in the room — slightly warmer beige or sage tends to render better on camera than cool grays.
HERE'S HOW MUCH YOU'LL NEED
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ESTIMATED COST BY BRAND
Prices marked ~ are tier midpoints (brand tints at dealer). Sorted cheapest first.
FOR A HOME OFFICE
Recommended finish: eggshell
Color for video calls
Avoid bright white (blows out the camera) and pure cool gray (reads as institutional). Soft beige, sage, terracotta, or muted blue render well on most webcams and look professional without trying too hard. Test by recording a short clip before committing.
FAQ
Should I paint behind my desk a different color?
Yes if you do a lot of video — a slightly deeper accent on the wall behind your chair gives depth on camera. Just one wall. The rest of the room stays in the lighter primary color.
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