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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Hannah Ziegler

‘The Beast in Me’ Is Inspiring a New Wave of Home Offices That Embrace the Perfectly Imperfect Look of the New Minimalism – Cozy Yet Full of Character

The Beast in Me still.

Let’s be honest: if you work from home, keeping an immaculate office is easier said than done. That’s why we were instantly intrigued by Claire Danes’ character in Netflix’s The Beast in Me, Aggie Wiggs, whose home office perfectly embodies a ‘perfectly imperfect’ way of living.

The space feels lived-in and functional, with full bookshelves, cups brimming with pens, and a lounger layered with soft throw pillows. The key is balance: a home office should look settled without feeling cluttered. When executed well, as it is here, the result is a workspace that’s both characterful and inspiring – a place you actually want to spend time in.

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