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Fab finds for your study

Dress your home office for success with our pick of must-haves
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The end of financial year is upon us and there is hardly a better time to revamp your office and get organised. We’ve scouted high and low to find the best chairs, desks and knick-knacks to make your space shine.

 

Chairs

Settle in for the long haul with a stylish seat.

  1. ‘Scoop’ office chair, $199, Freedom.
  2. ‘Carter’ armchair, teal velvet, $495, GLOBEWEST.
  3. ‘Madison’ office chair, black, $199, Life Interiors.

 

Desks

Your desk is the centrepiece of your study. Use it to set the tone and then personalise your space through accessories.

  1. Modern trestle desk, $499/140cm x 60cm x 76cm, Freedom.
  2. Dove Desk, from $1,529/900mm x 1800mm, Nomi.
  3. ‘Fulham’ two-drawer desk, $499/770 x 1500 x 600mm, Early Settler.

 

 

Wall hangings

Wall hangings are a great way to add some fun to your space. A pretty picture will create a more enticing zone while calendars and pinboards are great ways to reduce clutter and keep yourself organised. Hang them over your desk to remind yourself of tasks.

  1. ‘Aurelie’ Sketch Series, $400.00, Alan Walsh.
  2. Coffee & Tea wall chart, $295/100 x 82cm, Erstwhile.
  3. Felt memo board, $8, Kmart.

 

Knick Knacks

Set the mood with gorgeous candles and vibrant plants. Don’t forget about those necessities too, like notebooks, trays and folders to keep your space pristine.

  1. ‘Inspiration’ hour glass, $19.95, Kikki K.
  2. A5 essential notebooks 3pk, $16.95, Kikki K. (sold out, for similar try here)
  3. Tom Dixon Eclectic cube desk tidy tray & pen, $140.25, ABC carpet & home.
  4. Coconut & Lime candle, $49.95/large, Hutwoods.
  5. Photo Box: world, $69.96, Kikki K.
  6. Carafe with drinking glass lid, $21.95, Oxfam.
  7. ‘Chicken eye’ rattan plant stand, natural, $190.00, Fenton and Fenton.
  8. Planter info coming
  9. Kate Space gold acrylic letter tray, $75.00, Paper D’amour.

 

Lights

Whether you opt for a classic or modern shape, lamps are an essential part of any study. Place them over ‘task stations’ –  any place where you sit down to work, such as your desk, bedside table or reading corner.

  1. ‘AROD’ work lamp, grey, $59.00, IKEA.
  2. ‘Beverly’ table lamp, $100.95, Zanui.
  3. Gras N°317 table light, black satin DCW editions, $1,080.00, Spence & Lyda.
Stylist Tilly Roberts

Stylist and intrepid traveller Tilly Roberts is a decluttering fiend who is passionate about sustainable design and the environment. A neat freak, when she’s not practising yoga Tilly is channelling her worldly style and eye for colour and detail to create a beautifully styled space.

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Writer Diana Moore Digital Editor

Content expert, florist and interior decorator Diana Moore has been passionate about helping others make the perfect home ever since she moved into her own. With over 20 years as a florist and more than 10 years specialising in interior decorating, design, and retail, Diana is a firm believer in making the best of what you have in front of you. From transforming her local bar into a space reminiscent of your best friend’s lounge room, to spontaneously revamping people’s bookshelves, Diana captures the essence of what she's long promoted in homes - make it your own.

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