THE HIDDENBED CAN BE CONVERTED IN SECONDS.
MAKING IT WORK — Cont’d from page 114
THOUGH IT REMAINS ANYONE’S GUESS HOW THE PANDEMIC WILL PLAY OUT, IT’S SAFE TO ASSUME SOME OF THE IMPACTS ON HOME DESIGN WILL BE IN PLAY FOR YEARS TO COME.
As Chaput points out, a cluttered space leads to a cluttered mind, not to mention potential distractions. “Your office should reflect your personality,” says Chaput. “Home office trends for 2020 are leaning towards darker, rich colours that are calming and comforting, rather than stark white and grey. “At the end of the day, it needs to be a colour that the client loves, one that makes them feel comfortable, but also energized.” Of course, not everyone’s profession requires the same desk, chair and shelving configuration. No problem, says Chaput, noting it’s easier than ever to convert a new build’s basement or flex room into a home hair salon,
for example — by increasing ceiling space, running a second water line and adding more outlets for equipment and tools. In existing homes without dedicated work spaces, it’s similarly easy to convert a bedroom, basement corner, or second-floor landing into an office. Just begin with a list of the basics — a sturdy desk or table being an obvious starting point — and add from there. Though it remains anyone’s guess how the pandemic will play out, it’s safe to assume some of the impacts on home design will be in play for years to come. Case in point? Recent rumblings that the need for distinct work and living spaces could bring about the end of the open-concept era. “We can see the desire for separate spaces making a comeback,” Chaput says. “We’ve already started to see a small shift back from clients inquiring about or custom-designing separate spaces, rather than open-concept designs.” MORE TRENDING OFFICE GEMS ON PAGE 118 POH
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