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Office habits of an interior designer

A creative's workspace and office must-haves
John Downs

Druce Davey is founder of Greener, a design studio that creates environmentally responsible and long-lasting interior spaces. The Greener office is located beneath Druceโ€™s century-old workerโ€™s cottage in inner Brisbane and is a study of calm.

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What are your office must-haves?

โ€œA good office needs good joinery, well-considered pieces to put things away to maintain order and a clutter-free working space and mind are also a must. I love drawers over cupboards for the extra storage capacity and access they create.โ€

On your wishlist?

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โ€œA hammock has been on my wishlist for ages, somewhere to hang out (literally!) as a welcome little escape from the work table. A place to daydream or do some meditating to get through the day and foster creative thought.โ€

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Any tips for running a greener office?

โ€œI made the transition to a paperless office a couple of years back, retiring the copier and scanner and making everything digital. It removed a lot of โ€˜stuffโ€™ and means I can work from anywhere, including the park or the beach.โ€

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โ€œDrawers work best to pack away plans and samples and all the other bits and bobs collected along the wayโ€

Druce Davey, Interior designer

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