This desk is made by Hickory Chair and is called the Hallings Secretary. I love its simplicity clean lines creamy white color with the deep walnut stain inside.
I liked the secretary desk was a combination of desk and dresser combined into one. For awhile now, my husband and I have been talking about using our third bedroom as an office or a TV room etc. So we really don't want to spend a lot of money on a desk { if or needs change in the third bedroom } only to sell it on Craigslist or try to make it work another room.
It dawned on my while I was watching the movie and soaking up the yummy decor, a secretary desk might be the perfect solution for our small home.
After doing some browsing online, I decided the best secretary desk style for our house in a desk / dresser combination because its so versatile. I like that will be able to use a our laptop when the desk is open and hopefully store it in there when the desk is closed. I also love that secretary desk come with compartments, great for storing bills and other office supplies. I would use the bottom drawers to store my craft supplies, pictures, sewing supplies and fabric.
I have two ideas for the 'look' of our secretary desk.
Idea # 1
Paint the outside a white and stain the inside a dark walnut, like the desk above
Idea #
Paint the outside a creamy gray white and the inside a bright fun color that ties in with the color scheme of the room.
Here are a few secretary desks that I really like. The one below is a great mid century danish secretary desk, if I find one this fab, I'd likely stain it a dark walnut shade instead of painting it. I also like that this secretary desk can be tucked away in a living room.
{ via Apartment Therapy }
I love the idea of doing a fun paint or wall paper style to the outside of the desk.
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Most likely the secretary desk we buy we'll be a vintage piece. I'll be shopping Craigslist and local thrift stores in search of a secretary desk that's a good fit. Here are a few a came across on Craigslist.
I like this one alot, it has pretty feet for $ 150.00 and great pulls.
This one below is a great price for $ 75.00, but the bottom of the desk looks 'heavy' but you can tell its made so well, so this might be a maybe.
I'm in no hurry to buy one since I'm hoping to snag one for around $ 80 bucks or less. Plus we have so many projects to tackle around here, the desk will most likely sit in our garage for A while.
What do you think of secretary desks? Would you consider one for a small space / versatile spot in your home over a traditional desk?




















I LOVE secretary desks, and it sounds like one would be a great solution for your room! I have one that belonged to my grandmother (still trying to find a place for it in my home, grrr). My husband and I both need big desks, so it would have to go somewhere other than our offices. Good luck finding the perfect piece!
ReplyDeleteSecretary desks are amazing, especially when they fit into your decor!! I love option# - and I think it would look great in your space..Let us know when you do decide to go ahead, it'll be a great project!!
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Kiki
I loved their apartment too! Too bad the movie was so awful (sadly). At least there was some good eye candy. I really like the secretary desk idea!
ReplyDeleteHip House Girl - I liked the movie, lol without giving anything away - wish there was more NYC in it.
ReplyDeleteOh I love that piece. I can't believe I have yet to see the movie! Ah my sisters went without me!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your ideas. I can't wait to see what direction you take.
I loved the movie! Never thought about a sec. desk until I saw the movie too! I'm thinking I may have to get one!
ReplyDeleteI love a good secretary, we use ours daily. Who wants to look at office supplies when you could look at a fabulous piece of furniture instead!
ReplyDeleteI love the last one, there's nothing like putting some blood sweat and tears into a piece. haha
good luck
-Ashli
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ReplyDeleteMaillardville Maon - I'm so glad to hear you use yours all the time!
ReplyDeleteYes I love them! These are great pics of them too!
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