1. The way writing desks are used is often a very idiosyncratic thing. John Updike had three of them: one for writing, one for mail, and one for his printer. The variety of writing desk styles available at ComputerArmoires.com ensures that you'll find the perfect writing desk - or desks - for your unique daily routine.
2. Decorative writing desks make for smart and charmingly traditional accent pieces. If a wall space in your living room has stymied your furnishing instincts, try a decorative writing desk or corner writing desk. You'll be rewarded with an elegant, laptop-friendly furniture piece that can be decorated with photos, flowers, and more.
3. The clean lines of contemporary writing desks are an attractive complement to minimalist interiors - you know, the lofts of starving writers without any possessions. Seriously though, a contemporary writing desk is a good choice if you want a workspace that exudes trimness and efficiency.
4. You're a traditionalist, and you prefer a desk that looks sturdy and well-crafted, with gorgeous hardwoods and an air of history and romance. Sound about right? Then you're sure to be inspired by our variety of traditional writing desks. Our traditional writing desk section also includes many office-appropriate styles.
5. ComputerArmoires.com offers a virtual forest of wood writing desk materials and styles, including luxurious, heirloom-quality desks crafted from hardwood solids. The wood solids and veneers used in the construction of our wood writing desks include classics like cherry, maple, and oak; affordable hardwoods like poplar and birch; and tropical woods like mindi.
6. A Shaker or Mission writing desk will provide you with superior durability and craftsmanship, and a style that's warm, familial, and casually traditional. Mission and Shaker writing desks are also highly versatile. You'll find them in computer rooms and family rooms, or even as dining room accent pieces.
7. Why is a raven like a writing desk? We'll never know the solution to the Mad Hatter's riddle, though a black writing desk might inspire some ingenious answers. Our black writing desks are dark as a raven's wing, ideal for Wonderland-ish flights of fancy or just boring old paperwork.
8. If the 19th century author Lewis Carroll didn't write Alice on a black desk, then he mostly definitely wrote at a Victorian writing desk. As you'll see from our selection of Victorian writing desks, that era's style is full of intricate flourishes and whimsical details.
9. Glass writing desks are a natural fit in both transitional and modern interiors, where their mix of wood and tempered glass nicely balances the elements of traditional and contemporary style. A glass writing desk can also add a welcome element of lightness to offices furnished primarily in wood.
10. If you love shabby chic and cottage styles, or contemporary decors with a softer color palette, then a white writing desk should be at the top of your shopping list. Our selection of white writing desks includes both cozy and contemporary designs for home and office.
