The past year and a half has been challenging, to say the least, for most of us, with many office dwellers needing to work from home with no designated office; this can be a bit of a pickle!
The kitchen seems to have been made into the make shift office for many, so we have compiled a list of things you may want to consider when designing your new kitchen while adapting to the new ways of working.
Calming Colours For A Focused Mind
A calm mind is a productive mind! There are a few different colours and hues that have been proven to provide a calming and relaxing effect on the brain.
Among the most popular relaxing tones are neutrals, blushes, soft blues and greens as well as greys with green undertones and tans.
Whether your choose any of these for your kitchen cabinetry or your kitchen walls, they will certainly make for a peaceful working week.
Natural Light
Undoubtedly one of the most important factors of a healthy and pleasant workspace, is maximisation of natural over artificial light. Allowing sunshine and natural light to pour into your space will not only lift your mood and keep you alert but can also be a lovely break for your eyes after hours of blue screen light.
Windows and French doors looking into the garden or skylights are all excellent choices for your kitchen-’office’. Keep a couple of them open too as ventilation helps bring in fresh air!
Kitchen Island Seating
When choosing the right seating for your kitchen island and breakfast bar, ensure your stools or tall seats are comfortable and offer good back support. Are your perching at your island or sat down for hours at a time? A cushioned bar seat with a mid to tall back is a great option and comes in a variety of styles to suit any space.
Invest In A Boiling Water Tap
Throughout your day, you will inevitably end up making a never ending line of teas and coffees. A boiling water tap will satisfy your hot drinks craving much quicker than a kettle ever could. It will also cut time off your kids’ bow-tie pasta lunch prep!
Surround Yourself With Things That Inspire
Artwork, plants and even family photos are just some examples of things that will not only fill your space up with an abundance of character but will all aid your productivity and creative spirit.
Keep That Wine Cooler Close!
Once the emails have been answered, the phone lines have closed and the laptop has been folder shut, you’ll need a drink; you deserve it! Keeping a wine fridge on the kitchen island is a very popular spot as it is accessible especially for guests. Hop off your stool and pour yourself a Sauv Blanc.
Create Your Own Hot-Desk Station With Banquette Seating
Banquette seating is increasing in popularity within kitchen designs currently. This could be a perfect way to include an ‘office’ area into your kitchen with comfortable seating, hidden storage and enough space for another WFH hero or a little one colouring in/doing homework.
Did we miss anything? Tell us what your dream kitchen / work from home office needs!