• Wall-mounted lamps free up space and prevent unsightly cables cluttering up the back of the desk.

• A perpetual calendar is both stylish and practical.

• Glass paperweights add decorative style to a simple desktop and are surprisingly useful.

• Paper the wall behind the desk with a subtle tone-on-tone patterned wallpaper, to give the work space colour and interest without being too bright and distracting.

• Keep telephone details close to hand with a tidy index-card box.

• Choose a desk with a drawer or shelving configuration, which is ideal for concealing small stationery items.

For a similar look, try The Conran Shop, BoConcept, Ordning & Reda, Paperchase, Nina Campbell and Ligne Roset.

STYLING KAREN SMITH
PHOTOGRAPH NICK POPE
APRIL 2008