It’s common for Singapore university students to find themselves hunched over projects and assignments, miserably stuck at a desk. In contrast, Rae, a fellow university student, transforms her desk into a personal sanctuary, creating an epicentre for productivity and inspiration within the confines of her family’s communal study room.
From invaluable styling tips to essential productivity-boosting items, Rae takes us through the ins and outs of how to give your desk a “whimsical MUJI” look.
Design inspiration behind the “whimsical MUJI” look

The cornerstone of Rae’s workspace, the desk, was designed by Rae’s parents and custom-built by a contractor as part of a pre-move-in renovation project.
While her parents were not professional designers, they had a very clear vision for the family study room – a simple,…