What does your work (creative / bill paying / studying) space look like? Since my career started in the early 00's the 'workspace' has changed an incredible amount. My first ever job fresh out of uni, was in Dubai. We had a nice office above the tennis stadium but it still makes me shudder to recall the receptionist diligently recording our arrival time in an excel sheet - waiting to admonish us by the end of the week ( a regular occurrence for a night owl!). I've also worked in corporate offices in London, Lund and Copenhagen - as well as from home. But these days I finally feel like I've 'landed' in the shape and form of a wonderful, light-filled studio in the centre of Malmö. Best of all - every morning a freshly brewed coffee awaits - no excel timesheet in sight.
This year, those who can, have worked from home - and I have a sneaking suspicion, this is set to continue. For those of you who need social interaction, a local studio is a great alternative. Thankfully, there are some wonderful, relaxed, friendly, and practical ones popping up in every city.
If you live in Hannover, Germany you're in luck! My talented friend and businesswoman extraordinaire Holly Becker of Decor8 blog has just opened Decor8 Studio.
Divided into two rooms, the studio is located bang in the city centre and perfect to rent for offsite team meetings, photoshoots, podcast production, workshops, events and just about anything else your work might involve. It's also decorated in true Holly Becker style: minimalist, with pops of pastel and some beautiful furniture and accessories. So, even if you don't live in the north German city, there are plenty of ideas to steal for your own home and workspace!
Ready for the tour?
The Shoot Space
The light-filled 'shoot space' room has been painted in fresh white with a beautiful pale yellow / wheat ('Organic No. 317') accent wall. FYI This colour was everywhere at 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen a few weeks back - and set to be a strong trend for 2021!).
A simple round table from IKEA serves as a perfect place for meetings and a Vertigo pendant lights up the room after dark.
The Punctual shelves in blue are from Ferm Living and a vintage Alky lounge chair by Castelli Brown provides as a perfect spot for a quite read between shoots!
Simple white sculptural pieces such as the Shell vase* and Ridge vase can be seen on the shelves alongside interior magazines.
Holly made the desk herself using plywood and trellis legs.
The bright and airy room next door is a dedicated 'Gathering Space' and features a kitchen and dining area as well as a balcony with lovely views over Bödekerstr - a picturesque quarter of Hannover. In this room, Holly has opted for an earthy accent wall in 'Linen' - a textured clay-based paint by Nen.do) which gives the room a wonderful, calm feel.
A HAY loop table takes centre stage under a large rattan pendant light from Market Set (one of my latest favourites from the lighting world!).
An HK Living knotted cushion and white sheepskin throw* help guests to feel comfy!
A Skagerak natural wood and white bookshelf has been placed near the window beside a Menu afteroom chair* and a linen pin board from Ferm Living.
I'd be quite happy spending a day or two (actually scrap that - working FULL TIME) in this studio, how about you? Sadly, Hannover is a little far from Malmö, so instead I'll be stealing some ideas for my own studio instead, how about you?!
You can see more pictures of the studio in the latest edition of 'Holly magazin' (in German)- alongside a piece about our Autumn #30dayhomelove instagram challenge which is currently running on instagram. If you haven't already, why not come and join the final 14 days?
Visit Decor8 Studio / @decor8studiospace to book this space.
I hope this tour has given you plenty of inspiration today! If it's got you in the mood for a revamp, there's a load more inspiration here:
Home office
Interior designer Genevieve Jorn's Malmö home office (and see the 'before' here)
Studios / Co-working / Atelier spaces
Interior designer Holly Marder's studio in the attic (which can easily be transformed into a guest room)
The inspiring studio and home of Pepa Poch (the plunge pool!)
From my own home:
What does your workspace look like? I'd love to hear about it in the comments below!
Niki
Photographs courtesy of Holly Becker / Decor8 Studio
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