Styling a home office is no easy feat. You need to carefully balance the often competing imperatives of design sensibility and functionality, while paying close attention to light and storage. For answers, we turn to the beautiful estates of the past, and more specifically, the home of Gianni Versace.
Slim Aarons photographed the fashion titan in his Lake Como palazzo in 1983, showcasing his office as a masterclass in home library ideas. 42 years later, it's still just as relevant. Versace's space features a stunning lacquer desk (this contemporary glass one from Wayfair is a great modern equivalent), a red velvet chair, and an elegant statue. Behind the desk, white built in shelves are home to a vast collection of books.
