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Over 40% of the British workforce now work part-time or full-time at home, and this will continue to grow. Many have come to love this way of working as it gives them the freedom to spend more time with family and have less time commuting. However, it does come with its struggles. Most people find it hard to create a clear divide between work and home life when creating a home office, especially when the space isn’t optimised for your work productivity, leaving people feeling deflated and unmotivated. So, there has never been a better time to ensure your home office is optimised for you and what you need.

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There is a well-known saying, “buy cheap, buy twice.” At KOBO 10, quality over quantity is at the forefront of our design. So, deciding what to invest in can be impossible when it comes to spending money on your home. You don’t always have to gut your space and start again when you feel it isn’t to your taste anymore. Try using some of our suggestions to bring your interiors into 2025 and beyond.

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Scale and proportion are a crucial consideration in an interior designer’s planning process. It’s about understanding the fundamentals of size, shape and placement, from paint through to your small furnishings. Finding the correct scale in your design can either create space with consistency and harmony, or make it feel unbalanced. Beautiful interior designs will create a particular feeling or emotion when you walk into the space and mastering this art begins with successful planning and an understanding of how particular fixtures are pieced together. We’ve put together some professional insight to help you keep balance and order in your interior designs.

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Experimenting with colours in your interior design schemes can sometimes be a daunting prospect. “Will these colours go together? What if they clash?” It can often be easier to work with more neutral tones but for those who are looking for a more vibrant design, how can you make sure you avoid any costly, disastrous colour schemes?

Let us introduce to you the colour wheel - a tool used by designers from all industries. We will give you our insight into how to use three of the schemes you can use on a colour wheel to level up your design. These will include complementary, analogous colours and split-complementary colour schemes.

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Good lighting is something that is often overlooked in interior design. When executed well, it usually goes unnoticed and that can be true for a lot of areas within interior design. Bad lighting on the other hand, sticks out like a sore thumb. Perfecting your lighting plan can make or break a design scheme – it helps create a particular feeling within a room. We have put together a list of details for you to consider when developing the perfect lighting for your interior scheme.

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Maximising space in a small room is a common challenge in interior design, but with the right strategies, you can make even the smallest rooms feel more open and spacious. While there may not be a magical paint that physically enlarges your room, there are proven design techniques that can create the illusion of a bigger space. Here are expert interior design tips to help you transform your small room.

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As an interior designer, it is important to keep up to date with the latest trends and design features that are available to us to provide clients with the most complete experience. One of those features is 3D rendering – computer generated images which illustrate the interior design in a photorealistic manner. Having these renders allows you to visualise the space before it is built and offers a clear preview into the colours, textures and placements of materiasl. So how does this all work?

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If you've ever wondered how professional interior designers work their magic, curating breathtaking environments that seamlessly blend style and functionality, you're in for a treat. Whether you're a savvy design enthusiast or a novice looking to embark on your own home transformation journey, this curated list of insights will guide you through the intricate process of turning any space into a masterpiece of aesthetics and comfort. Unlock the secrets to making your living spaces truly come alive and reflect your unique personality and vision.