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Above: The Modulr Space home office is designed with sustainability, longevity and energy efficiency in mind


controlled live music and entertainment. “We design and build each customer’s piano with their specific requirements at the centre of everything we do, and cater for any age and style,” says sales director Ross Norman.


THE GREEN ROOM Among the many lessons we have learnt over the past year of lockdown is that, for many of us, working from home is the new reality. Where the emphasis has traditionally been on the home as a place to relax and escape from the workplace, that very same workplace is now likely to be in your home. But to be effective – even pleasurable – your workspace needs to be a dedicated environment. As Jo Hamilton points out: “Getting it right now that work and home are more intertwined than ever, is as good a reason as any to create the bespoke home that best suits you and your family. That applies to how you work, just as much as how you relax.” For many of us, the most desirable place to work is in an


outside space – a choice that has numerous advantages, according to Jo van Riemsdijk of Modulr Space, designers of bespoke outdoor home offices. “Having a workspace in your garden means that your work life is separate to your home life – this creation of a ‘destination’ produces a boundary between the two,” she explains. And the benefits can be tangible as van Riemsdijk points


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“The rise of the home office over the last year means that more thought than ever must be given to its design and style” JO HAMILTON


out: “A number of estate agents who have contacted us have said that house buyers are looking for a dedicated home office in the garden as long as it is good quality and stands the test of time.” Modulr’s home offices certainly fit the bill, with light-


filled, contemporary structures that are architect-designed with sustainability, longevity and energy efficiency in mind.


THE POWER OF PLANTS Nature is a great starting place for any home design and offers a wealth of inspiration on colour, texture and light. All too often, displays of greenery in a home are an afterthought, but the transformative effect of plants, judiciously chosen and carefully placed, cannot be overstated. “They are one of the key pieces to consider in any design,” says Jo Hamilton, pointing out that they finish and soften, while adding movement and interest. “A home should be a restful, calming space that gives a sense of peace – it calms the very core of us if we get it right.” ◆


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