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5 Office Styling Tips
With the amount of beautiful office furniture and décor on the market there is no reason to sit in a boring, old and uninspiring office this year. Don't be shy when it comes to creating a stylish office area. Draw inspiration from colour and textures to create a space that you will love to work in with these 5 tips. Choose your colour palette It's important that you choose a colour palette that you love and one that will inspire you. Whether it's monochrome, bright and colourful or fresh whites, make sure that your chosen colour palette is inspirational and motivational. Streamline your furniture Big and bulky furniture will close in your office space. To keep your mind open opt for fresh streamline furniture that will keep the space open and light. You can choose between desks with storage drawers or no drawers at all. Look for a desk that fits in the area of your office and one reflects your chosen colour palette. When choosing a desk chair purchase one that not only looks great but is comfortable and sturdy to sit in. There is a large selection of desk chairs on the market that range from fabric, plastic or wooden seating. If you are sitting at your desk for long periods of time, it's important that your chair supports your posture. If your office supports a busy working family then stools make great office chairs that don't take up a lot of space. Keep it simple If you wish to keep your office fresh and inspirational all year round then reduce the clutter. If your desk doesn't have drawers then add some beautiful desktop organisers to your workspace including a storage box for the lose pieces of paper that clutter your desktop. Add colour and personality with décor and stationery This is the fun part but remember to not go overboard with your styling. Too much décor can clutter your workspace. Choose functional décor including a beautiful desk lamp, a potted plant, a pencil holder, artwork or a designer calendar. Remember, your office space needs to inspire you so choose furniture and décor that reflects who you are. Make 2015 a productive year with an inspirational workspace. Stationary from: Kikki K Washable Paper bag from: Uashmama
Which Mocka Desk Are You?
Instagram. Blogging. Online businesses. There has been a boom in online opportunities, making a home office the new must-have space in any modern home. The most important feature of any office is the desk and having the right desk for who you are is essential to create a stellar workspace. So whether you're a planner or devil-may-care; prefer simple styling over statement pieces; THE tidy queen or an organised mess, we have the ideal desks to upgrade and inspire any workspace (and worker!). The Trestle Desk Creative In the mind for getting creative? Then you might just be drawn to the Trestle Desk, Reminiscent of makeshift workstations in studios, sheds and workshops, this classic design makes for a practical desk for all your creative needs. Arts, crafts, designing, illustrating and more. Working on more than one project? No problem. The large surface space of the Trestle Desk allows you to spread out and take up room. Classic Trestle Desk chic is sure to inspire every artist within. The Maya Multi-Tasker The Maya Desk is perfect for the busy, multi-tasker. With dual work surfaces you have the option for multi-screen choices and folder storage. A spacious surface area, drawer and compartment helps to keep everything tidy and on task. The simple, clean design creates a neutral workspace to keep even the busiest of us stress and clutter free. Tackle your to-do list with the on-trend Maya Desk. The Innovative Vibe In this entrepreneurial world, some of us are out there kicking ass and being fierce. Loud, bold and a little off-beat, the Vibe Desk is the perfect partner in crime for every endeavour. This industrial design desk means business...and will ensure you do too! Shop Desks Now
Take Five with an After-5 Retreat
In the aftermath of the Easter long weekend, with a mean sugar hangover, come Tuesday morning we found it hard to get out of bed and beat the traffic back to work. If, like us, you have found yourself watching the minute hand and daydreaming about your long weekend that seemed to pass to quickly, we have just the thing to help you beat the back to work blues - our best after five retreats featuring some key Mocka products. Check them out! The Netflix Binge If your ideal after five retreat usually means binge watching episodes from your latest TV show obsession, then a new lounge room may be in the cards. Enter the Marlow Entertainment Unit. This funky, retro-inspired unit will revamp the style of any space. Complete the look with a statement rug, a cool coffee table and some low-key lighting - and you can transform your lounge room into the ultimate cosy den for all your binge-watching needs. Enjoy! A Lounging Oasis For many of us, an ideal after five relax couldn't get any better than a comfy chair, a glass of wine and a good book. Create a comfy reading nook in a corner of your bedroom or living room by combining the Britta Chair with a footstool, side table and lamp. The perfect spot to relax and escape into your imagination. Invoke the Style Gods If style is your name and beautifying is your game, then your ultimate after five escape might just mean making offerings to the style gods. Take five and get creative styling frames, candles, vases and baskets with our Jesse Living Table. Plenty to appease even the most demanding style god!
Mocka Tips: How to Choose a Coffee Table
Choosing a coffee table for your lounge room can be just as difficult as choosing a big ticket item like a bed or a lounge. The coffee table is the centrepiece of the lounge room and is used in more ways than just sitting your cup of coffee on it. A coffee table defines the space of the room so to ensure that you choose the right table for your space, read through Mocka's tips on choosing the perfect coffee table for your lounge room. Round Round coffee tables are great for homes with busy children and pets running around, as there are no sharp edges for them to hurt themselves on. A round coffee table will provide you with more room in your lounge room over a square or rectangle table due to its cutaway edges. The curves on a round coffee table can also complement and balance out a room that is strong in solid lines and geometry. Square Square coffee tables need a lot of space. They look great styled with a chaise or corner lounge. They are perfect for large lounge rooms and for people that entertain regularly. Rectangle If your lounge room is long and skinny then you might be interested in a rectangle coffee table to complement the space. Rectangle coffee tables will provide you with adequate space for all of your lounge room essentials without overpowering the room. Low Low coffee tables are great for adding varying levels of décor to your living area including your lounge, side tables and TV unit. Low coffee tables also give a relaxed and inviting feeling to the room. When choosing a low coffee table just keep in mind that it should be no lower than 1-2 inches than the lounge for convenience. Wood, glass or metal Deciding on a material for your coffee table can be tricky and most of the time outsider influencers play a big part in that decision. Most people steer clear of glass coffee tables when they have children for safety purposes. Metal is right on trend at the moment but can make the area look cold and uninviting. If you choose a metal coffee table you should accessorise the room with warm coloured décor. Wooden coffee tables are the most popular choice of material as they are sturdy, durable and won't shatter. Storage or no storage Opting for a coffee table that does or doesn't provide you with storage options is more of a personal choice. Some people love storage for practical reasons, allowing them to hide away magazines, remotes, books and DVD's. Some people love having a simple coffee table with no storage so they can decorate it with a vase of flowers and some coffee table books. Take these tips into consideration when purchasing your next coffee table and enjoy the space that you create in your lounge room.
How To Style a House On a Budget
Christmas is less than 7 weeks away (eek!). As we come into the holiday rush, we often not only have more guests arriving in our homes, but also money practically flying out of our accounts. So if you want to get your house holiday-guest ready by doing a little style boost (but don't want to break the bank in the process), then check out our guide on how to style your home on a budget! 1. Fake it until you make it As opposed to their real-life counterparts, our Faux Cowhide and Sheepskin Rugs are a fraction of the cost but still add a luxe, glamorous feel to a room. Whether it is draped over a bed or owning the floor space in a dining or living room, these gorgeous rugs are sure to be a crowd pleaser this holiday season. 2. Budget Bedroom Revamp Get your guest bedroom looking sublime with a Mocka Mod Headboard. One of the easiest and simplest ways to makeover a room, bedheads are so on trend. Our Mod Headboard is available in Queen, single and king single and is one modern bed head that isn't going to break the bank - but will certainly transform a guest bedroom in seconds! 3. Bare Basics Scoring a bargain on essential room basics is always satisfying. Our Leni Mag Rack and Leni Bentwood stool have all your side table styling covered at a price you'll adore. Every lounge room also needs a great coffee table and our Bronx Coffee Table is wonderfully modern at a bargain price. Did we also mention the Bronx Coffee Table has castor wheels - moveability certainly a plus when entertaining! However, sometimes the real issue can be finding somewhere to sit come Christmas day. Make sure everyone has a seat at your breakfast bar or dining table with our Mocka Industrial Stools. Urban-industrial chic at a steal - yes please! 4. Sale, Sale, Sale! It goes without saying, but we are going to say it anyway....our sale and outlet pages are where it is at if you are hunting for a bargain, so be sure to check them out! They are chock full of discounted products that will look amazing in your home (and even better on your bank balance!).
How to Nail the Retro Look with Mocka
There is a common theme in trends (whether fashion, interior or design) and that is that the old seems to become new again. This is probably a trend within itself and it isn't really surprising. Humans are generally a sentimental lot and current generations looking to the past (to their grandparents and parents eras and, ultimately, to their childhood) when decorating their homes is not a giant leap. It is a way for people to externalise their memories and history in a more personal way. Retro design is inspiring a new kind of modern home - one that pairs contemporary with nostalgia - to create unique and ultra-personal homes. So if you love retro inspired homes, we have our guide to nail the retro look with some key Mocka pieces. Retro = Classic The ultimate way to add a little retro style to your home is to introduce a classic furniture item as a centrepiece of a room. Our Eames Replica Lounge Chair and Ottoman is an iconic lounge chair that typifies the retro look. The pairing of wood and leather, the spindle swivel base, along with the form fitting shape and relaxed, reclined position are indicative of its era. Place this chair in a lounge room, office or bedroom for a standout retro statement. Doors and Drawers For All Cabinets, sideboards and buffets...oh my! Cabinets big on drawers, swinging doors and compartments are a stable of retro design. However, they often come in dark, heavy woods and eclectic colours, which are not always everyone's cup of tea. So to achieve the same feel but with a more modish vibe our new Kennedy Range is a real favourite. Boasting similar cabinet opportunities and shapes but in a more neutral, modern colour palate, there is a whole lot to love about the Kennedy Range! All About the Pins Whether splayed, hairpin or tapered, legs in retro furniture design are a key feature of the aesthetic and give tables, chairs and cabinets their sense of character. Our new Cibo and Cena Dining Tables, along with the Harper Chairs, have the wooden splayed legs down to a fine art. For a little hairpin action? Our Vibe Range is the clear winner. Incorporating these pieces into a room will go a long way to instilling a sweet retro vibe to your home.
