Bespoke items such as floor to ceiling cabinetry, floating or L-shape desks, and vertical hidden storage can add impact and ensure a clean, tidy and productive environment


out the footprint and then separately draw furniture so you can move pieces around to see how they might fit best. Don’t forget about power sources too, for instance you might need floor boxes if working in the centre of a room. espoke items such as floor to ceiling cabinetry, floating or -shape desks and vertical hidden storage (for printers, cables, files, etc can all add impact and ensure a clean, tidy and productive environment. We also recommend not overlooking your lighting. Maximise


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daylight by positioning your desk at a right angle to the window. Then layer table lamps, floor lamps and task lights to brighten or dim as required. Individual styling should be the finishing touch and certainly for office dcor there are some colours and materials that will never be out of style – think forest green, slate grey, burgundy and a timeless black along with wood and leather for that traditional, serene appearance. If you want something more country chic,


switch out the leather for check fabrics and add accessories in ochre, soft blues or pinks. Throughout 2023, we’re expecting to see more Miami pastels, natural materials and textures, and plenty of personalisation, whether that’s a bold wallpaper, artwork that tells a story, or objects collected from your travels – your Zoom background will have never looked so good!


Steve Hird is the co-owner of Edward Thomas Interiors


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