A light desk frame
Glass and brass leave more of the window wall visible.
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ROOM 182 · Other
The office across the lawn
Published
A converted brick outbuilding, conceived for Oxfordshire.
A desk is only part of a good working room. Here, the glass top sits beneath the garden window, with books close by and a comfortable chair a few steps away. Claret panelling makes the old brick feel warmer, and sage-painted frames give the view a quiet border.
See the product sourcesTHE DESIGN
The brass desk frame is fine enough to leave the lower wall visible. A leather cantilever chair supplies the heavier note, its open base keeping the small work area easy to read.
The linen armchair has a floor lamp and a reachable surface for a cup. It is a useful place to take a paper away from the desk, while the clear side passage keeps the garden door free.
WHY THE ROOM WORKS
A transparent desk keeps the window light open, while a proper reading chair gives work a second posture.
Colour palette
- Claret
- Sage
- Brick
- Linen
Two ways to work
An armchair offers a comfortable place for reading away from the desk.
Colour below the brick
Claret panelling gives the old masonry a warmer companion.
An unobstructed entrance
The furniture sits clear of the approach to the garden door.
WHAT TO BORROW
Make room to read away from the desk, even if it means choosing a lighter worktable.
THE PIECES BEHIND THE DESIGN
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Nakuru Iron & Glass Desk
Brass
Nkuku
A glass top and fine brass-coloured frame leave the window wall visible through the work area.
£1,050.00
Wamma Leather Desk Chair
Dark Brown & Brushed Metal
Nkuku
The ribbed leather seat adds warmth, while the cantilever base keeps the desk area open.
£525.00
Elbu Deconstructed Linen Armchair
Stone
Nkuku
The open timber back and pale upholstery suit a reading chair that is seen from the desk.
£800.00
Digha Wood & Metal Floor Lamp
Dark Stain & Antique Brass
Nkuku
A floor-standing reading light serves the armchair without using its nearby cup surface.
£350.00