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Making your home office work for you
The pandemic emphasised the need for functional home offices, making them essential for work-life balance.
25 September 2024
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A well-designed home office is essential for work-life balance and can future-proof your property, appealing to the growing Gen Y workforce who value flexibility. Creating a productive space is key to success when working from home.
Key design principles include:
- Separating work and home areas to maintain focus.
- Ensuring functionality with ample storage and ergonomic furniture.
- Using biophilic design (plants, nature views) to boost productivity and concentration.
This home office, designed by Henry Lin, has all the hallmarks of a successful working space — ample storage, connection to nature and task-oriented furniture.
Formerly a garage, this 36m2 home office and guest suite was the result of the homeowners needing additional space during lockdown.
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