Ink blue and an ochre chair

THE DESIGN

A study becomes more inviting when it offers somewhere to pause as well as somewhere to work. Here, the desk belongs against the back wall, close to the sash window and its side light. That decision frees the centre of the room and gives the reading chair a proper place. Deep ink-blue paint runs across the lower panelling and upper walls, making the timber, ochre upholstery and warm brass feel richer.

The Fia desk measures 120 by 60cm and stands 75cm high. Its two flush drawers take the loose paperwork, while black iron end frames leave the floor visible beneath it. The armless Narwana chair brings aged-tan leather to the working position. A laptop faces the chair, with room for a notebook beneath the Ulani lamp’s clear fluted glass hood. Samaya's stitched lines offer a different detail to look at above the screen.

The Deni armchair changes the way the room can be used. Its deep seat, rounded arms and low lumbar cushion make an inviting place to read through a draft or take a break from the screen. Recycled Cotton Ochre adds the warm colour the blue walls need. Beside it, the small Rohia table is just 37cm across, enough for a cup and an open book. The Akari rug gathers this corner with natural fibres and faded coral pattern, while leaving a clear approach to the desk.

Marjori’s five open shelving compartments hold books, journals and box files between the two working areas. Their mango wood and iron repeat the desk materials, so storage feels settled into the room. The Kara floor lamp brings a second, softer pool of light to the armchair through a large Dia jute shade. Base and shade are separate purchases and both are listed below. Curtains, a casually folded throw and a little greenery finish a study that feels ready to spend time in.