CREATIVE COOL

Soft blues and aqua are soothing shades that will help you feel calm. To introduce pattern but retain a serene atmosphere in your office, choose these hues for tiles or a rug, they’ll add impact but won’t be distracting. Geometrica porcelain tiles in Drop Décor and Half Décor, white and light blue, £138/sq m, Domus. Palette desk, £1,810, Viaduct. Verner Panton series 430 chair, from £580, The Conran Shop. Dice bookcase, £450, John Lewis & Partners