Resene Red Herring Resene Nourish Resene Peace Resene Unwind Resene Meditation Resene White Pointer Resene Remember Me Resene Sea Fog Resene Thumbs Up Resene Soulful Resene Ethereal Resene Shilo Resene Excalibur Resene Grey Seal Resene Twisted Sister Soft pinks and greens are soothing, which can help to relax an over-stimulated brain. For pinks, try Resene Soulful, Resene Ethereal or Resene Shilo. Restful greens include Resene Nourish, Resene Peace and Resene Unwind. Warm colours like yellow, red and orange are stimulating colours that inspire creativity. Try Resene Thumbs Up, Resene Red Herring or Resene Twisted Sister. Blue is thought to be associated with intellect. For some, being in a blue room can help increase productivity. Try Resene Excalibur, Resene Meditation or Resene Remember Me. If you’re easily distracted, cool neutrals are always a safe bet. Keep things simple with Resene Grey Seal, Resene White Pointer or Resene Sea Fog. home office top tips: • Where space is a luxury, consider using multi- functional items like vertical shelving units that can double as a room divider or a desk big enough to support a flip-down mattress at night. • Mask out a fun or geometric shape above your desk and use two coats of Resene Blackboard Paint, Resene Chalkboard Paint or Resene Write-on Wall Paint to create a place to leave yourself paper- free reminders. • Hang things up that inspire you - maybe even your favourite photos from this magazine - by painting two coats of Resene Magnetic Magic underneath your favourite Resene colour. • Look beyond the home office section for items that can help you to organise, divide and conquer clutter. Items designed to help you organise other parts of your home, like your kitchen or laundry, can offer opportunities for clever solutions to unique problems. • Make sure your desk and chair are at the right height so that you can work comfortably and without strain. Try the calculator on www.thehumansolution.com to figure out ergonomic desk, chair and keyboard heights. Find it on their Resources page. • Studies have shown that using a standing desk can be better for your overall health and well-being, but your workspace will need to be at a higher level so as not to cause strain. If you’d like to mix things up, there are many desks on the market that can easily be adjusted from a sitting to a standing level so you’re not always confined to a chair. • If you will be occupying a shared space, try setting a defined boundary with a folding screen when you’re working to send a signal that office hours are in session. • Whichever home office style you choose, introduce at least one live, easy-to-care for plant into your space to bring beauty, oxygen and life to your work area. styling Laura Lynn Johnston, Vanessa Nouwens images Bryce Carlton, Melanie Jenkins Colours that work Surrounding yourself with the right colours can aid your concentration and stimulate creativity while you work. “Identify those colours that have a psychological effect on your creativity and well-being. If you’re a confident type, surround yourself with oranges. If you’re a strategic thinker, go for blues and muted tones,” suggests Laura. Light the way Having the right lighting is very important for not only seeing what you’re doing but also for avoiding eye fatigue. It’s healthy to have a good amount of natural light. “If your desk is in a cupboard or hallway, choose a good study lamp to balance out the light,” says Laura. With our free one-hour consultation, you’ll have help thinking about all the details – right down to who uses the bath most. A bathroom should look good and function even better. With our free, one-hour consultation we’ll help you on your way to designing a space that really works with your life. Plumbing World Home – life happens here. BATHROOM & HOME 2019 Designed for real life Book your consult and view our product range online. Showrooms nationwide 0800 800 686 plumbingworld.co.nz Latest Catalogue OUT NOW Resene Salsa Resene Rice Cake 60