Design trends: Flexible, creative spaces draw renters in
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Amenities designed around pleasure can double as workspaces as long as they provide a flat surface, electrical outlets, internet access and a comfortable place to sit. Natalie Hyde, senior interior designer at Seattle-based design firm MG2, has stopped putting dedicated office space in common areas altogether in favor of amenities with flexible work-from-home applications.