It's all about the elbow room
I often forget about the luxury of office space--when I've got some. Then I spend a lot of time avoiding the overbearing legitimacy of "the study," writing cross-legged on the couch or holing up on a lumpy armchair in the back of a place like Libby's Kitchen. But now, in the thick of the apartment hunt, it's the main topic of domestic fantasy. I dug this up from under a few layers of desktop. Many of you who read the Guardian will have seen it already. A photo series featuring the workspaces of several famous British authors. This one belongs to Hilary Mantel, of recent Orange-shortlist, Beyond Black, fame.
Though lovely, I'm pretty sure I would have a hard time working here. The white walls, the vaulted ceilings--so much expectation in the air. My preference is cubbies. I like a room that fits my desk with a couple of inches to spare. Some squash-coloured paint on the walls. Windows optional. I know it sounds weird, but a large walk-in closet would be ideal. Too much air and I'm worried my thought-molecules will drift away.
Though lovely, I'm pretty sure I would have a hard time working here. The white walls, the vaulted ceilings--so much expectation in the air. My preference is cubbies. I like a room that fits my desk with a couple of inches to spare. Some squash-coloured paint on the walls. Windows optional. I know it sounds weird, but a large walk-in closet would be ideal. Too much air and I'm worried my thought-molecules will drift away.
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