Whether you work from home or just need a place for paperwork and correspondence, here are some great ideas for studies and home offices
1 CLOSE AT HAND
To encourage more family interaction, Durbanite Michelle Bumberry established this working area adjacent to the kitchen furnished with a trestle desk and sideboard from @home. “This is where my sons do their homework and go online and we can chat at the same time,” says Michelle.
2 PRODUCTION LINE
For this family with three boys, designer David Muirhead came up with a combined relaxing and working area off the bedrooms. At one end, there is a long counter separated by drawers into three work stations with wall-mounted cabinets for additional storage. Funky chairs and a bright rug make it a fun place to get that homework done. The yellow framed mirror is from Fine Living.
3 BELOW STAIRS
In townhouses, the area under the stairs is usually not big enough to use, but by replacing the solid concrete staircase with open wooden treads, Colour works Interior Design was able to turn the space into a work station.
Denne historien er fra June 2018-utgaven av South African Garden and Home.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra June 2018-utgaven av South African Garden and Home.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
Winter Warmer
Properly insulated homes are the next frontier for South Africa in a world of higher energy costs and a harsher climate
Carved in MARBLE
Use marble around your home to create an instantly luxurious feel
A Lesson From The Animal Kingdom
Not all of us are graceful ballet dancers or stylish fashion followers, but we can still stake a claim to elegance
Nature's Hidden Harvest
Clutching a bovine bolete deep inside a pine forest, Ryan Enslin discovers nature's bounty as he unearths her hidden gems and edible treasures
PAPER BRIQUETTES
Fuel your winter fire with these home-made briquettes made from recycled paper that you would otherwise throw away. Each brick burns for up to 1.5 hours
WINTER DOS AND DON'TS HOUSEPLANTS
Winter houseplant care is not complicated, but there are a few essential tips to follow to keep your plants alive until spring arrives
In The Garden
July Garden To-dos
ELEGANT AGAVES
Low-maintenance and always looking their best, you can't ask for much more from these showstoppers
MIRROR UPDATE
Turn any old or plain rectangular mirror into luxe home decor with this simple and beginner-friendly DIY
LOFT LUXE
This Cape Town loft remodel, inspired by Balinese living, shows how much of an impact minimalist design can make in small spaces
