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HOMEWORKING (Clockwise from left) Home office, Dobbies; TGO1 garden room, Green Retreats; edge garden room, Green Retreats
F U N C T I O N F I R S T Going Up
KATE REED , FROM THE TEAM AT LOCAL HOMEWARES EMPORIUM ANGELA REED , PUTS HER MONEY ON CLEVER, MULTIPURPOSE SPACES
ne of the exciting trends emerging is embracing the multi- functionality of your
In agreement with Jennifer, Kate also sees aesthetic parallels with nature on the cards. That could be through bringing more plants into the home, or blurring the line between inside and out with garden rooms and sheltered, comfy alfresco dining areas. “I am also delighted to see that sustainability continues to trend,” she continues. “Many people are looking to juxtapose vintage or antique furniture with new. Looking for timeless pieces that express the homeowner’s personality is big this year, too!”
LESS ISN’T MORE Going Down
home – spaces that can strike the balance between work, exercise and relaxation,” says Kate. The emphasis here is on flexibility and practicality, which could mean a home office that doubles up as an exercise studio, or study space with a cinema screen for movie nights. The sky is the limit when you get clever with design choices, she explains.
“It’s pleasing to see that minimalism is on the way out! Sometimes, having too much white and too many clean lines makes a home feel cold and characterless. Introducing personality will immediately elevate the space. Interestingly, open plan is also on the way out. After spending so much time cooped up at home over the last couple of years, we are now more drawn to being able to shut doors and segregate spaces.”
MANY ARE LOOKING TO JUXTAPOSE ANTIQUE WITH NEW
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