Desktop chic is one of my weaknesses. I'm pretty sure it follows on from my love of stationery which saw me all the way through school and university, before translating to my working life. Everything about a well organised desk and workspace, from complementary stationery to the accessories calls to my inner artist.

Here are my top tips to ensure your desk remains chic. Some of these might change depending on whether you work from home or in an office, but fear not, you can always pick and choose whatever you like, to suit you.

1. Furniture - Decide what you need in terms of space and seating. Don't go for anything fussy; keep it simple with clean lines and straight edges. Your best basics are a desk, chair and filing space/shelving or a bookshelf. 

2. Co-ordinate. -Think about colours and how to co-ordinate these with the rest of your room. Neutrals always work well in most spaces. Remember you can always paint furniture if you find a style you like but in the wrong colour. I'm a huge fan of whites and creams for desks and chairs. 

3. Accent - change up your colour accents. Don't go for uniformity, you want to add some personality. I love metallic tones against white and cream, so anything in rose gold, copper, bronze or even bright yellow gold works well. 

4. Accessorise - adding smaller touches will really liven up your workspace. Think about lamps, pen pots or a photo frame. Don't forget about laptop covers and mousepads as a handy way to add colour and pattern. 

5. Greenery - bring a little nature into your workspace by adding a desk plant. Don't go for anything fussy and definitely not a plant that needs watering! Think of a succulent or even a cacti. You could even go for a fake plant, although I personally love the idea of genuine nature being part of my workstation.