Due to the pandemic, the home office has become a focal point of the home. More and more people are now working at least partially from home, which means creating a separate workspace where you can close the door and focus.
We spoke to interior design professionals about what they see when decorating and creating a home office that can be used by one or more people. If you're looking for inspiration, here are some home office interior design options.
© Powered by 21OAK A small home office with open shelving and plenty of spacemixed furniture
Being creative is key, says Dave Adams, BDI's vice president of marketing, entertainment and housewares manufacturer. “Last year, we saw consumers invest heavily in their home space and we expect this trend to continue through 2023. One change we expect, however, is home purchases to become more systematic and on a smaller scale in the coming year. ", has declared. . She said. . That is why it is important to “find integrated furniture designs that fulfill multiple functions or allow for the creation of à la carte workspaces”.
That means furniture with a raised coffee table to be a work space, or a laptop table that can be a work space, and a coffee table next to the sofa and open space for storage. "
Katherine Cohen, co-creative director of Interface and FLOR, agrees. "Typical home office essentials double as living spaces, with products like desks that double as tables and handcrafted flooring, doubling as story nodes," she explains.
© Supplied by 21OAK Home Office DiningA peaceful place
After the stress of the pandemic, we could all use some peace and quiet in our lives, Cohen said. "We see this need for a calmer, more serene space reflected in design choices. Wood tones, muted pastels, and nature-influenced hues like mossy greens and saturated reds will dominate next season. Even in 2023, "Colours, shapes, fabrics and other design materials We believe create a sense of coherence, contribute to motivation during the workday.
For offices in shared spaces like bedrooms or living rooms, "consumers have used room dividers, shelving, or even ornamental or live plants to create separation," adds Adams. “This allows homeworkers to mentally enter the everyday work situation and then leave it at the end of the day,” contributes to the sobriety trend.
Finally, biophilic design is experiencing a real surge, "connecting people with nature by incorporating natural elements into spaces," says Cohen. "Especially when working in rural areas, it's important to get back to nature and create a peaceful work environment."
Working from home is here to stay, so it's worth spending your time and energy creating spaces where you can work, but offer more flexibility. This is especially true if you're trying to find a place in your home that doesn't have dedicated office space. Discover and enjoy creativity with flexible and mobile workspaces that provide care and peace of mind.
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