In our decoration and renovation annual, Home Solutions, we asked design experts to weigh in on dilemmas effecting every area of the home, from the kitchen to the children’s room – here’s what they advised. From style tips to important practical considerations, this web series charts a checklist of concerns for easy reference for your next household revamp or refresh.

Few things incite modern-day envy like telling your friends that you’re working from home. With workplaces becoming increasingly more open and collaborative in nature, the amount of distraction we need to field in the office multiplies – and as a result, we often think about how much more productive we would be if we could just stay home. Yet, similar challenges crop up: it’s far too tempting to handle our email correspondence in bed or juggle our work with chores like loading the washing machine. In the end, you need a bubble of calm to focus – hence, the study.

• Mix earth tones with wood and padded panels for a luxurious ambience.

• Most owners want to study quietly. Acoustic materials can solve this problem and enhance the tranquillity of the space.

- Matthew Ng, Palm Design

• One should consider the dominant colour tone before picking a complementary colour palette.

• A study is for relaxation and indulgence. Do not clutter the space.

- Antony Chan, Cream 

• A combination of soft and hard textures and surfaces can balance the look, such as a feature wall done up in distressed leather combined with marble.

• Glass is one of the materials that is often overlooked. The appropriate use of glass affects the space and the overall atmosphere.

- Eric Fung, Tint International

By: Asih Jenie

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