Category: Design inspiration

Interior design is so much more than how our homes look; it’s also how they make us feel. Between working and relaxing, we spend a lot of time at home, so the design and layout matter because they shape our experience of living in the space.

We’ve designed Pocket homes to enable you to live and work comfortably, but there are many ways to make them look and feel bigger. All it takes is a few simple steps to have an immediate impact.

From clever lighting to paint colours, we’ve compiled a list of decorating ideas for small rooms to make them appear larger. Read on for our top space-enhancing design tips and tricks.

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Snuggling up on the couch as you work from home may be comfy at first, but before you know it, you’re still wearing your pyjamas at lunchtime, and your posture resembles a prawn. That’s why it’s essential to have a working-from-home setup that supports productivity and wellbeing.

Thankfully, you don’t need a separate home office to effectively WFH. While smaller living spaces can present challenges, there are various ways to make them work for your needs. Whether you follow a hybrid or remote arrangement, these tips will help you create your ideal working-from-home setup in your Pocket apartment.

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So, you’ve got a compact balcony, a small garden or a dainty garden plot, and you’re determined to turn it into a lush, green paradise? You’ll be happy to find that a small space doesn’t mean you have to settle for a tiny garden. With a bit of creativity and some hacks, you can create a beautiful, blooming haven right in your little corner of the world.

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This Second Hand September, we’ve teamed up with Haule, an online marketplace for vintage and second hand homeware, to talk about furnishing your first home. Second Hand September was created by Oxfam in 2019 and has inspired thousands of people to shop in a way that is kinder to people and the planet. 

We invited Haule to give some advice on furnishing your first home using vintage and second hand items. Read on to find out what they have to say.

A blog by Haule

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