![]() At just 36cm wide and available in the same finish, an ‘ALEX’ drawer unit proved to be a good solution, but that in turn created another problem. Ideally I would have paired it with an identical one to form either end of the desk, but the cupboard is 120cm wide and I soon realised that the room isn’t big enough to accommodate two. I already had a ‘BESTÅ’ cupboard in a white-stained oak effect, so that was the starting point for my design. ![]() Sadly I didn’t have the budget for anything bespoke, so I decided to have a go at creating something similar using pieces from IKEA. The desk of my dreams would be a long custom-made design in pale oak – a bit like the this one in the home of US blogger Anne Sage. The obvious answer to my dilemma was to replace the simple white desk with something that provided more storage. Just read on to find out what changes I’ve made… So, it was time for a bit of creative thinking to fit as much as possible along one wall, without making everything look cramped or unbalanced. We also need to keep most of the floor clear to allow the doors to open, and because we often set up a camp bed in here when we need additional space for guests. There’s only really scope for adding furniture on one side of this room, as the other has a chimney breast and our boiler / linen cupboard. ![]() But with multiple projects on the go at any one time – and a growing collection of books, fabric swatches and paint samples to house – I was beginning to find myself in desperate need of more storage and surface space. I’ve long been happy with the bones of it, including the neutral carpet and the beautiful greige paint colour (‘Matted Off’ from Crown Paints’ Elle Deco collection). I count myself very lucky that we have a small box room that I can use as an office, and over the years it’s gradually evolved to suit my needs. As a self-employed blogger and freelance creative based at home, I find having a calm, clutter-free work environment is vital for staying focused and inspired. ![]()
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