According to Virginia Woolf, you need a room of your own to make art. But in her new book, London journalist Caroline Clifton-Mogg shows how to create a sanctuary for work in even the smallest of nooks.
A Space of My Own outlines the elements necessary to pull together a purposeful study or craft area, and showcases a number of design solutions, ranging from whole rooms to desks tucked under stairs. Whether the space will be used for creative work or running a business, Clifton-Mogg writes, "The important thing is that it is known to all as very much your space and feels private; somewhere specifically designed to cater to you and what you are doing."
Above: A table on wheels and an oversized lamp on a pulley offer adjustable lighting for an artist.
Above: In a bright corner under the roof of a former factory, gilded mirrors and a tablecloth soften the industrial structure.
Above: In this Danish home, a long row of built-ins provide drop-down workspaces for the writers in residence.
Above: Architect Paul Mrozinski uses a vintage printing table and swing-arm lights to do drafting at his house in Provence.
Above: A Space of My Own (Ryland Peters & Small) is available from Amazon for $19.77.
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