“I am all for personalising your work space. It helps to create a sense of purpose and expectation. I have a leather writing mat embossed with my initials, which I’ve paired with a Graf Von Faber-Castell leather desk set. Then there’s the space itself. Choose your colour scheme wisely: I’ve painted my home office in rich green with zesty yellow accents – a palette I find both fresh and comfortable.”

Letitia Fitzgibbon, head of Harrods Interiors

“A work space needs to tick several boxes: it should be expressive, help you focus and be full of intrigue and inspiration.”

Cattelan Italia Cocoon Keramik Desk

“I am all for personalising your work space. It helps to create a sense of purpose and expectation. I have a leather writing mat embossed with my initials, which I’ve paired with a Graf Von Faber-Castell leather desk set. Then there’s the space itself. Choose your colour scheme wisely: I’ve painted my home office in rich green with zesty yellow accents – a palette I find both fresh and comfortable.”

Define Your Workspace

"If you’re in an open-plan setting use an etagère or bookcase to create a subtle distinction. I love the Drizzle bookshelf by Galotti & Radice for its simplicity, while Myria by Porada can be configured to fit any size."

Louise Parker, wellness guru

“Natural light plays a huge role in making my office feel spacious and free. I like to gaze out the window to reflect and re-energise. I also have framed photographs of the family and girls. It’s nice to have a reminder of the world outside of work! Try to keep your desk (and life) clutter-free. Look around your office. If anything makes your heart sink, get rid of it. Unsubscribe from non-essential emails, leave unnecessary WhatsApp groups and unfollow what doesn’t serve you.”

"I answer emails at my desk. I read and coach on a sofa. I’ve dedicated a corner for home workouts. It’s not a ‘conventional’ office, but it works for me!"

Ligne Roset Litho Desk

Desktop Must-Haves

"A beautiful crystal class for my lemon-infused water, a Smythson notepad for endless jotting and a sumptuous cashmere throw for times when I crave comfort. Last but not least: my all-time favourite By Terry Baume de Rose lip balm."

Ligne Roset Tanis Desk

“I work in a space I share with my family, so I’ve had to consider its many uses . I chose a deep-tan colour that works brilliantly in natural light but also under the soft glow of a desk lamp. I’ve created a reading zone, a play space with boxes for toys and, finally, my ‘office’ with a stylish mid-century-style desk that anchors the room but doesn’t dominate it.”

Amy Broomfield, Lifestyle Editor

“I very much subscribe to the tidy-desk-tidy-mind idea. And if my workspace is how I want it to look aesthetically, I am more likely to keep it neat.”

“I work in a space I share with my family, so I’ve had to consider its many uses . I chose a deep-tan colour that works brilliantly in natural light but also under the soft glow of a desk lamp. I’ve created a reading zone, a play space with boxes for toys and, finally, my ‘office’ with a stylish mid-century-style desk that anchors the room but doesn’t dominate it.”

Dress Your Desk

"I’ve decorated my desk with things I love: a pin board with project ideas, vintage prints, a brass desk lamp and a candle with a minty fragrance to awaken the mind. Like any writer, I also treasure well-made stationery, from leather-bound notebooks to trays to hold my jewellery while I’m typing."

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