Workspace refresh

More of us opt to work from home, and there are a ton of easy, yet fabulous ideas to create and integrate your office into your living space. If you’re about to take that leap into launching a business or working for yourself, style director Louise Hilsz helps you find some inspiration.

The beauty of working from home is that there are no rules. You can be free to choose the colour scheme, furniture to suit your style and space. Large or small, home or away, here's how to create a happy, and more importantly, productive, charming workspace.


Chair

It’s unavoidable sitting down on the job, so make sure you blend comfort and style when selecting a new chair for any home office or workspace.

Republic Home Sienna chair, $579. MIDJ of Italy Danny Dining chair, POA. Città Design Aspen chair, $490. Henge Hexagon Swivel armchair, POA.


Desk

It's for making plans and getting organised. The right desk fits with your dècor style and blends form and function with ease.

Douglas and Bec RD tablet $4050. French Country Collections Emma desk, $1395. Maine 1 drawer desk, $749. Reflex of Italy Prisma desk, $POA.


Paint

From calming ocean-inspired colours to a warm palette of sunset tones, make sure the paint you choose for your workspaces helps boost energy, focus and clarity.

Resene St Tropaz paint, Resene Awash paint, Resene Flashback paint, Resene Bardot paint avail be from Resene ColorShops.


Stationery

It’s the little things that keep an office running smoothly, and if you’re anything like the team at BeautyEQ, we love our stationery. This is just a taste of the best.

Kikki. K A6 Snap Journal, $20. Philippi Cap tape dispenser, $109. Swarovski Crystalline Nova Ballpoint Pen, $79. Le Monde File box, $278.

Scented candle

A luxurious candle adds a stylish touch to any home office, and fills the room with an uplifting aroma to help boost your mood.

Linden Leaves Green Verbena candle, $45. Nel Lusso Dawn candle, $55. Jo Malone London Honeysuckle & Davana home candle, $115. Ecoya Meadow Flowers & Honeydew Madison candle, $53.