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Hot-desking

While life has, for the most part, returned to normal after the pandemic, there is one change that has remained for many – working from home. A recent survey by the Office of National Statistics* highlighted that around 40 per cent of those surveyed had worked from home at some point during the previous seven days – an increase from 12 per cent in 2019.

While a space on the kitchen table might have sufficed during lockdown, a permanent working from home arrangement calls for a dedicated office area. ‘When designing your work space, it is important to create an interior with a clear point of difference from the rest of your home, all the while not losing those touches that make your home so comforting,’ explains Shelley Cochrane, accessories buyer at Furniture Village.

Whether you need to create a multifunctional work space or make your study stir up inspiration, your

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