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p. 47 A home office in Huntersville draws from the color palette of the living area.

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Molloy planned a design concept that would complement a piano that’s a work of art in itself. The painting above the piano is a commissioned piece from Charlotte artist Alicia Rocco—she created the piece as an interpretation of the style of Phish’s music. Another trick Molloy utilized was to paint the walls and trim in different sheens—the trim is semi gloss. She says this method makes the ceilings feel taller than they really are.

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huntersviLLe home office inspired by musicaL infLuences

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With more and more people working from home, offices and workspaces have become one of the popular projects designers are asked to collaborate on and lend their expertise. This was the case with an attorney who works out of a home office in Huntersville. Misty Molloy, founder of CoCreative Interiors, had already completed work for the family’s living room and eat-in kitchen when the office project came along. Never being one to shy away from color, Molloy knew she wanted to shine a light on the attorney’s love for music (he’s also a keyboardist for a Phish cover band!) He requested the office be transformed into a functional space that also had plenty of personality. With a forest green velvet office chair, a custom window treatment, a “money” plant for good fortune, and “Deep Sea Dive” paint color from Sherwin Williams, the transformation was stunning.

“A designer helps you push your boundaries,” says Molloy. But, as she points, out, working with a professional also covers things like making sure the desk chair will fit under the desk properly and that computers and printers have enough outlets and storage space. The result is a gorgeous, modern space with individualized touches that will make the work day fly by.

It’s no secret attorneys have to use a lot of paper in their work, which meant a functional printer took up a lot of space in the previous office design. Molloy says this cabinet was a splurge item in the project, with just the right dimensions to disguise the printer.

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1. Form follows function. ALWAYS plan before diving into a redesign. Take stock of how you work and the items you need to access, then find pieces to complement your working style and house those items. Do you need a place to store your printer? Do you work with paper and need a large filing cabinet, or are you mostly digital and need only a small filing box? Do you need space behind your desk to keep items off your primary working surface but close enough to access easily?

2. Hide the clutter. Once you have the big items in place, use organizational items, like bins, paper trays and cable organizers to keep your space (and your mind) clutter-free.

3. Consider lighting. Take advantage of natural light whenever possible—it improves mood and balances our circadian rhythm. Natural light can be amplified with mirrors, curtains, and light/dark walls. Warm lighting is inviting and calming while cool light has been shown to reduce fatigue. Having a mix of all three lighting types will allow you to set the stage for enhancing your environment and boosting productivity. Also consider task-specific lighting— video calls, for example—do you need a ring light because the room is dark, or should you position your desk a certain way to take advantage of natural light?

4. Use color. What type of work do you do, and how do you need the space to set the stage for that work? Natural colors like blue and green encourage focus and efficiency while warmer colors like red encourage creativity and intensity.

5. Seating. Make sure your office chair fits under your desk, is adjustable and comfortable. Do you need your chair to swivel, roll, and/or lean back? Will you need a rolling mat if your chair will be on carpet or atop a rug? Would you like to add a sit-stand desk to keep from sitting all day?

6. Incorporate plants. Bringing nature inside livens and warms up a space—bonus, they have also been shown to reduce stress and clean the air.

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