FURNITURE BUYER’S GUIDE

GIVE YOUR HOME OFFICE A PROMOTION WITH A STYLISH WORKSTATION THAT KEEPS PERFORMING WELL AFTER THE DAY JOB IS DONE

Good-looking and versatile desks for stylish home working

YOU’VE GOT MAIL

This postmaster design is just the thing to keep a clutter-free workspace for busy bee minds. Made of iron and mango wood and featuring a gorgeous whitewash finish, there’s filing space aplenty with eight drawers and two shelves. Welby Natural writing desk, H103xw117xd65cm, £650; Kartell Venice Black matte chair, £188; Blue Parrot prints, £75 each, all Graham and Green

❝CHOOSE A VERSATILE DESIGN THAT CAN ALSO FUNCTION AS A VANITY TABLE OR CONSOLE DISPLAY, ALLOWING YOU TO SWITCH OFF AT THE END OF THE DAY AND SEPARATE WORK AND HOME LIFE ❞

RAISING STANDARDS

A home office in itself, with a built-in brass noticeboard and concealed storage, this functional design knows no limits. When it’s time to clock off, shut the soft-close lid and you’ll have a smart console table.

Reveal desk in walnut, H83x

W120xd60cm, £949,

Says Who for Heal’s

HANDCRAFTED ORGANISATION

With an eclectic mix of handles, this eye-catching centrepiece will ramp up even the most arduous of admin tasks. There’s plenty of elbow space for a desktop or laptop. Milligan retro multi drawer desk, H90xw120xd61cm, £449, Atkin & Thyme

BUREAU CHIEF

This hinged-top lovely will help you conquer deadlines with calm determination. Stationery-loving storage on offer includes two central drawers, three side compartments, two large drawers and an adjustable interior shelf. Betta solid pine writer’s desk in Grey-green, H111xw93xd40cm, £499, La Redoute

SPACIOUS ESSENTIAL

The traditional wooden frame is given a contemporary update with burnished metal details, making it a welcome addition in any décor scheme. Pull out the concealed shelf to add extra surface space in a jiffy – ideal for that perk-up coffee!

Maplehurst desk in Smoked Oak, H80xw120x D60cm, £1,895, Oka

HANG IN THERE

Work hard, party hard with this tall desk with a hidden extendable table. Hang plants from the rail and lean artwork or books on the lipped shelf. Tienda mango wood desk/dressing table in Pink, H180xw100xd45cm, £595, Oliver Bonas

WORK OF ART

Crafted from a range of fine materials including durable mango wood, resin and polished brass, and inlaid with bone in an Art Deco-inspired design, this luxurious statement piece will breathe fresh colour and vintage charm into any home office space.

Optical inlay desk in Sky, H76x W135xd51cm, £1,498, Anthropologie