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How to hack your home office for winter

5 ways to spruce it up and weather the winter in a stylish and professional haven - by Diana Moore
  • 17 Feb 2020

Streamlined and structured or bold and beautiful, whatever floats your professional boat should be translated to your work environment at home. But is it warm enough?

Working from home presents a fantastic work-life balance and the flexibility of cutting out commute time, parking hassles, wardrobe crises and bad coffee certainly has its appeal. As the cold weather takes hold though, how have you cozied up your workspace to keep comfy and fuel the money-making machine?

1. Bring the outside in

With collected find from nature walks and a seasonal inspirational display.

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2. Grab a throw

Staying warm can be as simple as adding a snuggly throw or blanket to keep the chill off, particularly if the room warms up throughout the day as you can cast it aside. It helps if it matches your home decor!

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3. Move it around

If your home office space is usually set up in a rear or quiet part of the house, consider bringing it inside when the weather turns cool to save on heating and keep it cozy.

How to hack your home office for winter | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
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4. Hang a curtain

A light, bright workspace is ideal to stimulate creativity but your precious (and costly!) heating will be lost through a large expanse of uncovered glass. The addition of a curtain in winter makes a big difference, even in a sheer fabric.

How to hack your home office for winter | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
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5. Bring in a rug

Having a rug underfoot muffles sound, provides warmth and stops drafts running across the floor and through cracks in timber floorboards. Try to tuck it under your desk to give your feet a warm and comfy resting place.

How to hack your home office for winter | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
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Diana Moore
Content expert, florist and interior decorator Diana Moore has been passionate about helping others make the perfect home ever since she moved into her own. From styling her local bar to feel like your best friend’s lounge room, to randomly restyling people’s bookshelves, Diana is a firm believer in making the best of what you have in front of you.

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