Caroline Biggs

For as wonderful as hybrid working is, staying motivated while you work from home—your place of comfort—can be difficult. That's why it's so important to create a home office space that keeps you inspired throughout the day. "Designing a home office is about inspiring the person who will be working within the space," says Caroline Grant of Dekar Design. "It should be a place that they actually want to spend eight hours a day in."  From choosing a paint color that stimulates creativity to selecting furniture pieces that align with your workflow, there are plenty of ways you can forge a savvy and stylish home office. Here, we're sharing several ideas that will turn your home office into a more productive place in no time. 

Your front porch sets the tone for your home. That's why a fresh coat of paint can work wonders for the area as a whole. "Your front porch is where your home makes its first impression," says Hannah Yeo, color marketing and development manager at Benjamin Moore. "With the right color, you can transform an ordinary entryway into a welcoming and inviting greeting area." There are several factors to take into consideration when choosing a paint color for your front porch. "Consider the botanicals in your garden and play off those colors," says interior designer Crystal Sinclair. You'll also want to think about the amount of light your porch receives. "A south-facing porch will struggle with darker colors, so it's best to use lighter shades," says Patrick O'Donnell, brand ambassador at Farrow & Ball. Ready to revamp your front porch with a crisp coat of paint? These expert-approved paint colors are a great place to start.

Scroll through for genius living room space-saving décor solutions designers love.

You really can't go wrong with these shades, which offer major curb appeal.