Elevate Your Home Office From Makeshift to Magnificent

Despite remote and hybrid working contracts becoming increasingly common, too many of us are still working from a temporary home office post-pandemic, says Juliettes Interiors.

The luxury interior design brand is seeing a spike in clients ready to embrace working from home as a permanent way of life, and looking to invest in improving their home office spaces.

“If you regularly work from home, you deserve an elegant, comfortable and dedicated home office," says Juliette Thomas, Founder and Creative Director of Juliettes Interiors. "Now is the time to elevate your working-from-home space from something functional to fabulous."

The brand sees a variety of home office briefs, from standalone rooms to multi-functional areas that require smart, unique solutions.

The best design depends on the space, and this is something the team at Juliette's give careful consideration to when working alongside clients to build a dedicated area to work from home.

Regardless of the size or shape of the space, the brand says there are three key considerations we should all give thought to when elevating our home offices.

Pick the perfect pair for your desk and chair

Your home office desk and chair are arguably the most prominent (and practical) items to feature in your working space, so both must be workable, and wonderful.

“Your desk should dominate the space whilst ticking all of your functional boxes," says Juliette. "Your chair needs to provide support, alongside being a beautiful centrepiece."

Choose luxurious materials that match the look and mood of your space. Stone and wood are perfect for emulating an organic, neutral feel, whilst high gloss and lacquer ooze grandeur and professionalism.

Storage to suit the space

When it comes to home office storage, Juliettes Interiors recommends your decision is influenced by your filing requirements, how much room you have to play with, and your preferred aesthetic.

Bespoke home office shelves or integrated storage within your desk are ideal for small, unique or multi-functional spaces.

Those with more space to play with may prefer bolder options like large closed storage to hide items away in, or a display cabinet or backlit bookshelf to showcase personal items, awards and accolades.

Lighting that glows year-round

Your home office requires as much natural light as possible - ideally paired with a nice view. Where this isn’t possible, layered lighting is the best way to ensure you're covered for every need and season, according to Juliettes.

Pendent lighting or a stunning chandelier provides visual appeal for your overhead light, even when not in use. Then, layer with table, wall and standing lights that can be switched on as the sun sets.

“A strategically placed mirror is also a smart way to bounce light around a dark home office space," advises Juliette.

Working from a space that doubles up with another room in your house? Then a tailored interior design solution could be the best route to ensure your office area integrates as seamlessly as possible into an existing room.

When working with unique or small spaces, explore bespoke furniture options to fit the area or cleverly hide away tech at the end of the day.

The expert design team at Juliettes Interiors have over 20 years experience designing original concepts for luxury homes. Whether through their interior design service or bespoke furniture solutions, they can help you to elevate your home office.

Visit: www.juliettesinteriors.co.uk 

Showroom: 598 King’s Road, Chelsea, London SW6 2DX