Working from home: Five easy ways to remain Zoom-ready

We ask the experts how to create picture-perfect backdrops in any room and for tips on last-minute preparation for close-ups 

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IF YOU are working from home, chances are the last-minute dash to tidy up your home office and get it and yourself ready for a video meeting is an all-too-familiar situation.

We have all gazed at the picture-perfect backdrops on TV video interviews with slick bookcases and ambient lighting, but the reality for most of us is a tussle with clutter and coffee cups and a struggle to find a corner without piled-up laundry or children’s toys.