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HOW TO... WORK FROM HOME IN STYLE
ONCE TUCKED AWAY IN SPARE BEDROOMS OR COMMANDEERED CORNERS OF THE KITCHEN, THE HOME OFFICE IS HAVING A MAJOR GLOW-UP. AS REMOTE AND HYBRID WORKING BECOMES PART OF LIFE FOR MANY IN KENT, OUR‘ WFH’ SPACES ARE EVOLVING FROM MAKESHIFT SETUPS INTO STYLISH, PURPOSEFUL ZONES THAT COMBINE COMFORT WITH CREATIVE FLAIR.
Here’ s how to work from home in real style this autumn …
CREATE THE LUXE STUDY Forget cold corporate minimalism and embrace all out luxe! Think velvet chairs in emerald or sapphire, brass lamps and rich wall colours like terracotta or forest green. Painting just one accent wall behind your desk adds drama without overwhelming your space.
SMART STORAGE, BEAUTIFULLY HIDDEN Let’ s be honest: no one wants to stare at piles of paperwork while sipping morning coffee. Cleverly concealed storage is key to maintaining calm and order. Keep clutter at bay with built-in cabinetry painted to match your walls, slim filing drawers or ottomans doubling as storage. Cane panels or ribbed wood will bring fresh texture.
EMBRACE MULTIFUNCTIONAL MAGIC Period properties often come with charming but equally quirky layouts. It’ s no surprise then that interior designers are leaning into multifunctional furniture that makes home offices earn their keep. A fold-down desk can transform a guest room, while a beautifully crafted bureau can close up entirely at the day’ s end, letting you reclaim your personal space after your professional day is done.
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