Can I see you in my kitchen?

Many of us are now either working from home or have transitioned to a hybrid model - spending part of the week in the office, and part working from home. Following over a year of remote working, a Microsoft survey of over 30,000 people found that over 70% of workers want flexible remote work options to continue after the pandemic, and 66% of business decision makers are considering redesigning physical spaces to better accommodate hybrid work environments.

Wayne Dance, Managing Director of InHouse Inspired Room Design says, “We can be certain that remote working is here to stay, and it is high time we adapt our homes accordingly. While taking over the kitchen table or spare room is a great temporary solution, a proper home workstation is unsurpassable in comparison. A permanent office space within the home removes the hassle of rooting through drawers for chargers, notepads and paperwork before that 9am call. It removes the cables, screens and keyboards that clutter the kitchen table, and instead offers dedicated space ready for use from 9-5, while drawing a firm line between work and home.” With working from home fast becoming the new normal, don’t be surprised if your next kitchen comes with a built-in office area.

Clean white fronts and ample storage space creates a calm and focussed office zone within an open-plan kitchen. Part of the schüller.C. collection's new Arosa range, the office space shown above in Crystal White has an RRP from £900.79 excluding VAT (furniture only).

From work calls and homework club to dinner parties and dancing, anything goes in the kitchen. In order to prevent work from taking over the whole space, it may be worth creating different zones for various tasks and activities. Clever use of zoning means that cooking, entertaining and working (and whatever else you like to use your kitchen for), have a permanent place in even the most open-plan living spaces. This not only concentrates work (and associated clutter) to one area of the home, but also helps to create a clear boundary between work and personal life, and in turn a genuine work-life balance.

Create continuity across open plan layouts with Mocha Brown Satin cabinet fronts and luxurious walnut effect furniture. The new Arosa range, part of the schüller.C collection as shown above, has an RRP that starts from £14,679.87 excluding VAT (furniture only).

Matching furniture styles and colour palettes across the living room, kitchen and office is a highly elegant way of creating flowing transitions and coordination between different zones. Create structure and subtle contrast between different areas with modular panels, enclosed corner units and clever use of custom lighting. Here, floor-to-ceiling units are the perfect fusion of creativity and functionality, discreetly dividing the kitchen from the living area and enclosing the office space whilst maintaining continuity.

Make working from home a real pleasure with beautifully integrated workspace. Here, the work area is perfectly illuminated with stylish integrated lighting within the Frame Racks. Part of the schüller.C collection, the Fino range as shown above has an RRP that starts from £1265.04 excluding VAT (furniture only).

The home office should be a place where you go to find quiet, focus and creativity. Whether you need space to crunch numbers, write, paint or run a small business from, make sure your designer creates a space that supports your own pleasure and enjoyment by selecting modular furnishings, pull-outs and colours that are in line with your individual needs. This home office has plenty of space to store supplies, relax and get creative. Introduce an element of fun with playful green walls, funky furniture and and unique accessories.

The schüller.C collection is available from InHouse Inspired Room Design’s network of UK and Ireland independent retailers. For details, please contact InHouse Inspired Room Design at www.inhouseltd.co.uk or call 01434 400 070.