STUDY STYLE

STEAL THE INSPIRATIONAL STYLE OF THESE DREAMY OFFICES TO HELP MAKE WORKING FROM HOME A JOY

LIGHT SHOW

Marry form and function by transforming your office essentials into eye-catching objet d’art. In this stunning home office by Alexander Pollock Interiors, the light fixtures – a Thomas O’Brien chandelier, Hudson Valley Lighting wall sconce and Hamilton Conte desk lamp – dial up the drama through gleaming metallic accents.

GREEN DREAM

More oasis than office, this energising workspace harnesses the power of plants and a moody dark blue feature wall (here, Paint & Paper Library’s Blue Blood; or try Dulux’s Integrity). The inky hue creates the illusion of depth in a compact space.

SPATIAL CONTEMPLATION

There’s no need to hide your home office. Take this sophisticated, wood-panelled study, which is separated from the living area only by glass doors. Floor-to-ceiling timber (try ‘Navurban’ timber veneer from New Age Veneers), vintage Fase desk lamps and Eames chairs (available from Living Edge) lend the room its mid-century modern appeal.

GOLDEN TIMBER TONES ENRICH A HOME OFFICE WITH A RICH SENSE OF WARMTH AND CHARACTER. JUST ADD AN ENVIABLE LIBRARY TO ELEGANTLY COMPLETE THE SCENE

MIX IT UP

Colour peps up a monochrome palette, while a chandelier adds a dramatic twist to this fun study. Bright 1972 Munich Olympics prints by Otl Aicher perfectly complement the pastel Eames for Vitra DSS and DSW chairs (find them at Living Edge), providing colour pops in a space shared by kids and adults.

HIDDEN GEM

Unused spaces filled with light can easily turn into office gems. Here, extra tall windows offer a green vista and sunshine – the perfect spot to WFH. Add a desk, simple shelving and treasured pieces, and the space transforms from boring to bliss, with a plush pink sheepskin (try Temple & Webster) atop a desk chair adding a luxe touch for the cooler months.

FRAMED POSTCARDS FROM PARIS AND A POSY OF FRESH PINK FLOWERS MAKE THIS LIGHTFILLED WORK STATION FEEL PRETTY AND PERSONAL

WONDER WALL

Why not add a dash of whimsy to a workspace? Swap out predictable white paint for a shade that soothes your senses, such as the muted turquoise used here in this quirky study by Margaret Kirkland Interiors. Fanciful wallpaper (‘Bella Books’ by Kate Spade for Kravet) and vintage treasures add to the feminine feel.

STIMULATE THE SENSES WITH UNEXPECTED POPS OF COLOUR, PLAYFUL PATTERNS AND STYLISH REINVENTIONS OF HOME OFFICE STAPLES

IN THE FLOW

Consistency with colour and finishings help a home office blend seamlessly with the rest of the home. In this dreamy setting, parquetry flooring and soft taupe on the walls (try Porter’s Paints’ Cygnet) accentuate the sense of flow from one room to the next, with the study delineated only by black-framed glass.

A good lesson in luxury minimalism, this modern workspace is defined by a curvy statement desk (a replica Carlo Mollino ‘Cavour’), which is then teamed with a striking Kartell ‘Masters’ chair from Space Furniture. Free of visual clutter, save for a sculptural candelabra, it offers clean lines and a calm yet focused ambience. >

STYLE TIP: “Turn your shelving into a stylish focal point by using a contrasting material or a bold paint colour,” advises HB style editor Fiona Gould. “Bring in your favourite decorative accessories and ornaments here amongst your work items, so that this space feels just as beautiful and considered as the rest of the home. Styling shelves is all about balance and varying heights; use your books as a platform to elevate your fave smaller accessories and bring in unique objects for interest.”

STYLE TIP: “Turn a small nook of your home into a beautiful work station with clever wall-mounted shelves and desks, which give the illusion of more space,” says Fiona. “Indoor plants feel fresh and uplifting – devils ivy or succulents will thrive in most places.” >

STYLE TIP: “Centring your furniture in the room will instantly add to the grandeur of your home office and help to ensure you have the best possible outlook and natural light while you work,” says HB style editor Fiona Gould. “Use warm timbers and luxe materials usually reserved for living spaces, such as velvet and fur, to help make your space feel extra plush and inviting.” >

STYLE TIP: “Make the outlook the hero of your room by surrounding your window with a feature wall to draw your eye outdoors,” suggests HB style editor Fiona Gould. “Try floor-to-ceiling blackboard paint for a bold wall that will inspire creativity the whole family can enjoy.”

STYLE TIP: “Make even the smallest of work zones feel bright and airy with lots of fresh white paint, greenery and open shelving,” explains Fiona. >

STYLE TIP: “Your home office is the perfect space to go bold with wallpaper,” says HB style editor Fiona Gould. “Visit wallpapershop.com. au for a range that will make a very sweet statement in your home office.”

STYLE TIP: “Custom timber desks are a fantastic option for filling an awkward space, and a simple, clean design will mean it looks chic – even in the busiest of thoroughfares,” says Fiona. “Contact a local joiner.” >