The most iconic movie directors are renowned for their iconic visual styles that reflect their unique creative vision. From the whimsical world of Wes Anderson, to the brutal surrealism of Stanley Kubrick, these directors have a gift for creating lived in and fully realised worlds.

To ignite your imagination after months of working from home, Brother UK has imagined what the office environment could look like if designed by the famed directors.

Wes Anderson

Inspired by Anderson’s strong visuals and symmetrical cinematography, this office includes a retro colour palette, vintage furniture and art deco ceiling lamps. With elements borrowed from The Grand Budapest Hotel and Moonrise Kingdom, this office certainly makes us feel like we have gone back in time.

Tim Burton

Burton’s signature style makes for a gothic and low-lit office space. Notice how elements have been taken from several of his highly stylised films, with nods to the melancholic Edward Scissorhands and a distinct floor pattern inspired by Beetlejuice. Can you spy the Cheshire Cat Grin from Alice in Wonderland?

Hayao Miyazaki

Inspired by the homely and traditional Japanese architecture seen in many Studio Ghibli films, including My Neighbor Totoro, this office space evokes a sense of relaxation and tranquillity. It features the character ‘No Face’, also known as Kaonashi, from his movie Spirited Away. Can you spot it?

Stanley Kubrick

Inspired by two of his greatest movies - 2001: A Space Odyssey and The Shining - this office space features key visual elements such as a sinister and iconic pattern from The Shining, and the juxtaposition of classical sculptures against futuristic elements. Check out the monolith at the front of the room, as featured at the start of Space Odyssey 2001.

Guillermo Del Toro

Inspired by his distinctive style that merges the worlds of monsters and comic books, this office could be part of a science lab. Taking elements from The Shape of Water, Pan’s Labyrinth and Hellboy, notice that this office has an industrial touch, with metal bookshelves and ceiling lamps.

Baz Luhrmann

It’s showtime! This office space was inspired by Baz Luhrmann’s lavish and theatrical style. From Moulin Rouge to The Great Gatsby, this office features distinct visual elements such as a red colour palette and lighting reminiscent of early-20th Century theatres.