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THE TRENDS
of 2022 As home renovation spend continues to rise, we take a look at the trends that will be at the forefront of the industry during the next 12 months.
THE HOME OFFICE As a result of COVID and the subsequent changes to our work routine, office spaces within the home continue to grow in popularity. Here are our five tips to create a stylish, functional office... 1. The expert team at Haymes Paint recommend injecting some fun and colour into your home office. If you have some paint lying around that you can use, create a feature wall. Or, research the psychology behind colour to find a hue that is calming and motivating, such as blue tones. 2. Introduce some personality. Deck your walls with photos, textures and colours that make you feel inspired and happy. Do flowers make you smile? Choose a pretty faux
bouquet to have on display. Anything that makes you feel great is a good choice for your office. 3. Place your desk in a space that stimulates the mind. If you have a window, take advantage of the natural light and outlook and angle your desk towards that. 4. Consider your workflow and what you need to function well, whether that be shelves, trays or a pen holder. Do you work better with a monitor propped to a certain height? Test every aspect to ensure comfort. This will help motivate you to work. 5. Invest in key pieces such as a desk and chair. Think about ergonomics and be sure to try your office furniture before you buy.
PRODUCT ALERT We love the Paros desk in eco teak, available at Blink Living Retail, Noosaville.
GREENING UP The pandemic has shone a spotlight on the importance of introducing our natural environment into the home environment with an interest in outdoor living, natural lighting and plants continuing to grow. While large decks and poolside entertaining areas are favourites, a comfortable outdoor living space can be as simple as renovating or refreshing a front patio or small courtyard. At the end of the day, it comes down to budget, space and personal choice. The key is to incorporate natural materials, which bring a sense of relaxation and escapism. Invest in stone, potted plants, hedges, water features and timber, rattan or bamboo design elements.
Not confident in growing a live plant? There’s a great range of a fake varieties available. Pictured is the money plant stem from Rice Furniture.
top 3 to Fig trees are so 2021. Here are the top houseplant trends for the new year. 1. Chinese money plant 2. Satin vine 3. Silver dragon.
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