INTERIORS & INTERIOR DESIGN
DO WE STILL LOVE OUR WFH SPACES ?
home . Making structural changes is one way to go about it if it ’ s within your budget like installing a partition , zoning an alcove with tiles or adding wall slats . You can even make the most out of their outdoor spaces with office pods in the garden . Glass-fronted pods in particular are a popular option as you can soak up the natural light .
2 . SWITCHING OFF AFTER WORK
There ’ s now a rising trend of people who just want to make their office ‘ disappear ’ by the end of the day . Folding desks are a popular option and is currently trending with 12k searches a month on Google . We can totally see why as you can fold it away when not in use . Look for ones that have storage or that can be mounted to the wall . If you need more storage for your workspace , source some collapsible storage units which can be moved aside if needed .
Besides wanting to ‘ switch off ,’ it ’ s also about finding balance when you ’ re working . An ergonomic chair is a must or a standing desk goes a long way in helping prevent back pain . What if you ’ re looking to recharge ? A corner for meditation or stretching is one way to unwind or even a listening corner as listening rooms are trending as a place to kick back and relax .
3 . FINDING COMFORT IN COLOURS
Working from home is no longer just a trend , it ’ s here to stay .
Interior Style Advisor Rebecca Snowden at Furniture And Choice explores 3 ways we can update our home office spaces by putting our wellbeing first .
1 . ZONING OUT
With a recent UK government report revealing that nearly 40 % of UK workers work from home sometimes or full time *, having a work from home space is no longer just creating a makeshift space in your spare room or kitchen table . Working from home is now about being flexible and stylish , while making your space adaptable to your needs and wellbeing .
Setting boundaries between work and play has always been a challenge especially when space is limited . However , that doesn ’ t mean you can ’ t make it look utterly chic . There ’ s been a rise in popularity of broken plan layouts and creating zones in the
Did you paint your workspace or just start setting up your laptop in one area ? The colour scheme may not be cutting it anymore so a colour refresh may be just what you need to uplift your workspace . You don ’ t even have to paint the whole room , just have one accent wall . Neutral colours like beige , cream or taupe are the usual go-to for comfort . However if you ’ re bored of the usual neutrals , blue or green tones are great especially if you want to give your eyes a rest from looking at your screen .
It ’ s hard to believe it ’ s been 4 years since we ’ ve set up our work from home spaces and it ’ s probably about time to refresh your space . These small touches can make a big difference to rejuvenate your space - whether it ’ s tying it together with the rest of the home or adding a dash of your personality .
For more ideas on how to your work from home space , read our work from home ideas guide .
* Homeworking in the UK : Before and during the 2020 lockdown ( Cardiff : Wales Institute of Social and Economic Research , 2020 ,
Alan Felstead and Darja Reuschke )
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