Soft-close drawers, floor protection and everyday upkeep
The desk includes two drawers with a soft close mechanism, so they pull out fully and draw themselves shut over the last few centimetres rather than slamming. That is quiet enough to use in a bedroom whilst someone else sleeps, and kinder to whatever is stored inside. Beneath the ash legs sit felt protectors, fitted to care for your floor and prevent scratches; check them occasionally, as felt collects grit that turns a protector into an abrasive on timber and vinyl alike.
A lacquered finish is specified for easier maintenance, and it lives up to that. Warm water, a little soap and a soft cloth handle ink, coffee and hand marks, though abrasive creams and scouring pads will dull the sheen and should stay in the cupboard. The solid ash legs need nothing more than a dry cloth. Position the white desk where daylight falls across rather than directly onto the top, and pair it with a woven chair and one warm lamp.