Betterliving January/February 2019

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Wentworth Study in ‘Sorrel’, Neville Johnson AMPLE OPEN AND CLOSED STORAGE OPTIONS AND A SPACIOUS WORKING AREA MAKE THIS A COVETED HOME OFFICE SET-UP This, of course, has the added benefit of optically opening up the space.” She suggests avoiding downlights and spotlights in rooms with low ceilings, which can cause glare, discomfort and cast shadows. She suggests using dimmable spotlights instead for general lighting, warm white LED lighting and adjustable desk lamps. GET ORGANISED “Clutter is your biggest enemy,” says Clarice. “Opt for built-in cabinets for storage and incorporate some open shelving on which you can place your storage boxes and ornaments. Less is more – don’t over-decorate your open shelves. Stack books according to their colour and size.” “Pretty labelled storage boxes can be a neat way to store away non-daily essentials,” agrees Ranim. “However, consistency is key and preferably all boxes should be of the same design. I particularly like IKEA’s monochrome storage boxes, which have a fabric finish. Mixing up storage containers with decorative items or books on shelves keeps the look personalised and airy. I like to place the boxes diagonally to each other for balance or line them up on the bottom shelf if the shelf cabinet is at floor level.” If you need to store away larger equipment, such as a printer, choose a low cabinet and make sure it has a cut out through which you can feed the cables. WAVE GOODBYE TO UGLY CABLES It’s impossible to avoid cabling altogether, however hi-tech we become. Get your cord chaos under control with cord winders, tubing, or a wire organiser attached to the desk. This helps keep things tidy, safe and brings the mess off the floor. For the ones on the desk, invest in an attractive cord cover or feed the cords into a desk grommet – a hole in your desk which threads the cords under the desk and hides them. ADD PLENTY OF PERSONAL TOUCHES “Don’t be afraid to go all out by personalising your home office to your liking,” says Clarice. “This should inspire you to work even more. Think of your style, be chic and functional. A gallery wall styled with paintings, travel pictures and accessories is a great idea. Just be creative.” Don’t forget the greenery. Plants not only add a dash of colour and bring the outside in, but they help clean the air and studies have shown that being around them can aid productivity. Lowmaintenance plants include spider plants and peace lilies. And while your family may be just the other side of the door, photos can lend a sense of warmth when you’re trudging through the day’s tasks. You can display them on wire grids, peg boards or white boards. DESKTOP BUDDIES From top: 1 Orchid Arrangement in Glass Vase White, Dhs973, Chattels & More 2 Aysha Bookends, Dhs1,500 (set of two), Interiors 3 Nespresso VertuoPlus, Dhs1,299/ VertuoPlus Deluxe, Dhs1,499, ae.buynespresso.com 52 | bhomes.com
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