TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE Find unique furnishings. If your home office feels a little lacklustre, hunting down some eclectic furnishings can help turn it into your own personal hub of productivity. Vintage and reclaimed pieces all have their own unique story to tell, and tend to be made with high-quality, durable materials like leather and solid wood that stand the test of time. This kind of furniture adds more authenticity and individuality to a room, compared to most mass-produced office furniture that can sometimes be a little impersonal and uninspiring. Whether you’re drawn to the industrial, vintage, or Scandinavian aesthetic, dedicating some time to sourcing eclectic furniture will make the world of difference to how your office looks and feels. Hanging wall art like paintings or personalised prints is also a great way to brighten up your office space and can make it a place that you’re excited to spend your day in. So, don’t hold back and find bold, creative pieces that inspire you or bring you joy — think abstract prints in your favourite colours, sketches of (or by) your loved ones, and skylines or cityscapes from countries you’ve visited in the past. Filling the walls with these meaningful pieces is sure to help your office truly feel like your own. Get inspired by nature. A great way to add your own stamp to any space is to experiment with houseplants. There’s an almost endless variety of plants to choose from, whether you’re looking for something evergreen, flowering, or a trailing plant to hang from shelves or the ceiling. These are a great way to add a pop of colour and brighten up your home office, without committing to permanent changes like painting walls or laying new carpet. This means you can switch up the plants on your desk or shelves whenever you feel ready for a change, creating a work environment that always feels fresh, dynamic, and engaging. Not only this, but houseplants in the workplace are actually thought to boost productivity. Recent studies have found that employees felt more focused and positive when surrounded by greenery, which in turn increased productivity by up to 15%. So, when it’s time to refresh your home office, why not experiment with biophilic design? This aesthetic takes inspiration from all things nature, including colours, textures, organic shapes, and of course, plants. Long-lasting statement pieces like a solid wood desk can also help you bring this natural, rustic aesthetic into your home office, as can letting in plenty of natural light and decorating with earth tones like blue, green, and brown. 94
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