Country Homes & Interiors

A desk of ONE’S OWN

BREATH OF FRESH AIR

ne of the best ways to integrate a work space into your home is with the addition of a garden room, where you can literally step away from household chores and noise. Refit an existing outbuilding or opt for a purpose-built room that will be watertight and have access to electricity. Before you settle on a location, make sure that the Wi-Fi extends from the main house, or that

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