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THE HOME OFFICE
As a result of COVID and the subsequent changes to our work routine, off ice spaces within the home continue to grow in popularity. Here are our five tips to create a stylish, functional off ice... 1. The expert team at Haymes Paint recommend injecting some fun and colour into your home off ice. 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
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bouquet to have on display. Anything that makes you feel great is a good choice for your off ice. 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 off ice furniture before you buy.
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We love the Paros desk in eco teak, available at Blink Living Retail, Noosaville.
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.
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 Not confident plant? There’s a great range of plant? There’s fake varieties available. fake varieties a Pictured is the money plant Pictured is the stem from Rice Furniture. stem from Rice
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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.
CREATIVE SPACE
If there is one positive that COVID has brought, it has given people an opportunity to reassess their work-life situation. The focus has shift ed from career success to a realisation that it’s okay to reduce pressure and find joy. As a result, homeowners are moving towards incorporating creative spaces into the home. This can be anything from a dance or yoga studio to an art room. When planning for your
Pantone has once again delivered the goods with the announcement of its Colour of the Year. Confident, daring and creative, PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri encompasses qualities of blue, as well as a violet-red undertone. Pantone describes Very Peri as a symbol of the “global zeitgeist of the moment” and the transition we are going through. As we emerge from an intense period of isolation, our notions renovation, consider the existing footprint of the home and if space permits for your new room. If not, talk to your project manager or architect about a building expansion and associated costs. If your budget doesn’t stretch to a extension, don’t be deterred. Why not transform your garage, or invest in a wall divider or sliding doors to take an existing room from one to two?
COLOUR OF THE YEAR
and standards are changing, and our physical and digital lives have merged in new ways. “The Pantone Colour of the Year reflects what is taking place in our global culture, expressing what people are looking for that colour can hope to answer,” says Laurie Pressman, vice president of the Pantone Color Institute. “Creating a new colour for the first time in the history of our Pantone Colour of the Year educational colour program reflects the global innovation and transformation taking place. As society continues to recognise colour as a critical form of communication, and a way to express and aff ect ideas and emotions and engage and connect, the complexity of this new red violet-infused blue hue highlights the expansive possibilities that lay before us.”
HOW TO USE
Incorporate rich violet blues into your décor via soft furnishings such as cushions, a rug or quilt. For a bold statement, introduce a feature wall into a neutral space, or add a shot of colour to an upcycled piece of furniture such as a desk or chair.
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Fresh and fun florals are big! The summerinspired Wonder palette – one of three palettes in the Dulux Colour Forecast 2022 – aims to transform the home with fabulous hues. Dulux trend forecaster and stylist Bree Leech applied a selection of vibrant and playful colours from the Wonder palette on a modestly renovated early ’90s family home. The living room, home off ice nook, dining room and children’s bedroom have been given a makeover showcasing the power of colour and inspiring homeowners to add vibrancy and liveliness to their own homes. In the living room, Ms Leech used Dulux Wash&Wear in Equatorial Forest as the hero wall colour to add an earthy backdrop to the playful pastels in the décor. “The leafy, warm green helps ground us while the top third of the wall and ceiling, painted in Vivid White, and soft er nature inspired hues in the furniture and décor pieces provide a light summery mood,” she says. “With natural light flooding in from the French doors, the rooms were perfectly lit and naturally lent themselves to the addition of pretty, summery colours on the panelled walls. “The gorgeous palette of Wonder helped highlight the home’s natural features, while also complementing the beautiful outdoor greenery and brought the same inviting and lively atmosphere inside across each of the rooms.” In the dining area, the combination of Dulux Celery Green on the walls complemented with the colour Pinkham trims showcases how experimenting with colour and veering from
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‘traditional’ placements can create something strikingly unique. “Who says trims have to be white?” she says. “Pinkham and Celery Green are a flawless and refreshing summer colour combination and work well in many settings.” In the home study/off ice nook, Sassy is used to add warmth and works beautifully as the backdrop to lilac and yellow décor also seen throughout the connecting living space.
IMAGES: Dulux Summer Forecast 2022 – Wonder palette. Styling: Bree Leech. Photographer: Mike Baker.
Colour tip
Colour expert Andrea Lucena-Orr says if you want to add even a small amount of colour to give your room a more ‘summery’ feel, try adding one colour in a wall nook or on the wall behind your bed. Another way to add a quick and easy pop of colour and create positive change is painting your front door – you’d be surprised at what a diff erence it can make to the look and feel of your home.
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