Photography and styling: Louise Roche
There’s no denying that the home office has become more important than ever before. Previously, a humble desk placed in the corner of a room would suffice but now a dedicated space that perfectly blends style and function is of the utmost important. And it’s not just because of covid! Modern society has seen a rise in entrepreneurs, the self-employed as well as creatives, who all often work from home. Such is the case for The Design Villa interior stylist and photographer, Louise Roche.
She invited us into her workspace and shared plenty of helpful home office ideas to help you transform your space in time for the new work year.
Off to work we go
Louise styles and photographs many of the stunning homes featured in Home Beautiful (such as this Bali-inspired abode and this penthouse with sweeping ocean views). Her north Brisbane studio is the perfect expression of the down-to-earth style we have all come to know and love from her.
But, as with any well designed home office, the space isn’t just about aesthetics. Functionally, this is a space for Louise to work in private as well as a meeting room for clients. “This is where I work on my styling projects, edit all my photography and meet and greet clients,” says Louise. “It feels open, airy and inviting, with lots of complementary textures that make it a joy to create in.”
Louise’s best home office ideas
The lounge area is central to the design and also features a library corner to house Louise’s collection of interior design books. Clients can make themselves at home on the King Living ‘Fleur’ 2.5-seater sofa, which is paired with an ‘Aura’ swivel chair to make it the ultimate collaborative space. “As well as being super-comfy, these pieces are a great complement, tonally and texturally, tying in nicely with the ‘Rutherglen’ rug, which provides softness underfoot,” says Louise.
Tiles create a stunning backdrop to these tactile elements. A base of ‘Tibur Bianco’ French-lay travertine tiles and a feature wall clad in ribbed clay tiles, both from Why Not Tiles, effortlessly bring a degree of homely harmony to the workplace.
“The sofa really makes the space and the option to have a high or low back was a deciding factor.”
Louise Roche
