8.18.2009

Designing My Office - Desk Selected

It all started with this gorgeous office by New York-based designer Amanda Nisbet and the Highbridge Desk by Ralph Lauren Home. I love this desk, but it would look too cluttered with my computer monitor, keyboard and all those cords visible underneath.

Then I saw this desk in a bedroom designed by Jamie Drake. The chic white desk with lucite base was a winner! Now, where to find it for less?



Drake's inspirational desk drew me to this sleek lucite desk at Pieces. That darn price-tag!

The polished nickel base caught my eye on this sleek Mason Wood Top Desk by Williams-Sonoma Home. Yet, the pricetag was still not in my budget.


Then I found this white lacquer Jett Desk at ZGallery. It's clean lines, nickel plated pulls and functional angled shelf was just what I was looking for to dress up my home office. The price was reasonable too - $449. I am looking forward to its arrival.

Now I am searching for a nickel starburst mirror like the one in the office designed by Amanda Nisbet. If you have a favorite, please let me know!


*images from Amanda Nisbet, decorati, ZGallery, Williams-Sonoma Home, Pieces

15 comments:

  1. Anonymous8/18/2009 3:54 PM

    Great choice on the desk Cristin! Can't wait to see the rest...

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  2. Averill8/18/2009 6:02 PM

    I love that desk -- what a great find! Can't wait to see what you decide to pair it with.

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  3. Rebecca Corvese8/18/2009 7:13 PM

    Very cute desk! I love it. If you google mirrors or sunburst mirrors you will come up with tons of sites to visit! I've gone down that road before!

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  4. Lindsey8/18/2009 8:47 PM

    Love that green chair in the first pic! So eclectic!

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  5. Maria Killam8/18/2009 8:52 PM

    love x tables!! I installed one for a client of mine in a loft! What a steel! By the way, I'm adding you to my blogroll (high time)!

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  6. kadler8/19/2009 1:17 AM

    These are gorgeous! What an awesome find. My couch is my office :)

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  7. Pauline Wiles8/19/2009 9:52 AM

    I'm so pleased you found the look you want for a less than shocking price!
    I would love to start thinking about my desk space but it's still quite a way down the priority list. :)

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  8. Rebecca Corvese8/19/2009 12:05 PM

    Thanks for the sweet comment. And thanks for adding me to your blog roll! We should try to get a group of bloggers together in the Bay Area. Anne from The City Sage and I have been trying to meet and plan to do so this Fall. Want to join us? Also, good luck on the contest!

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  9. Sarah8/19/2009 2:03 PM

    I can not wait to read through your blog. I work from home, and always need more stylish organizing tips.

    I have a relatively new blog that I do from my office too! www.realestatestyle.blogspot.com

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  10. Anonymous8/19/2009 4:40 PM

    Congrats on your find! I can't wait to see it all come together.

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  11. DesignTies8/19/2009 9:11 PM

    All these desks look great. I think you did a good job of finding a reasonably priced desk that's comparable to the one Amanda Nisbet used :-)

    With any luck, I'll have a new office desk soon too :-)

    Kelly @ DesignTies

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  12. Maria Killam8/20/2009 5:38 PM

    I was thinking about the x table I placed in my clients loft when I saw this post of yours! Love them! Thanks for your comment!
    x
    Maria

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  13. Samantha8/22/2009 10:33 AM

    Nice choice.

    West Elm has a sawhorse style desk, but it's not any less expensive than ZGallerie.

    IKEA has one for $100.

    Target has a Galaxy Wall Mirror for $30. Doesn't look very nickel-y though.

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  14. Megan // Honey We're Home2/07/2011 8:59 PM

    Ha! Just browsing some older posts- we have the same desk:)

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  15. Unknown4/15/2011 8:50 PM

    Here's one that's cool, sleek, modern and still easy on the price. Exclusively at world market. :)

    http://www.worldmarket.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11108343

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