Writing Desks ~ Today's Version of Putting Pen to Paper

Photo: Traditional Home

While most of us spend time tapping keyboards, there is still something very pensive and even romantic about a writing desk.  The opinions and sentiments expressed when putting pen to paper flow differently than those from a keyboard.  Do you have a writing desk? 

In the photograph above, I love the contrast of contemporary pink stripes and Lucite chair juxtaposed with the traditional carved and gilded wooden desk.  I wonder if I would actually combine these elements in a room.  Aren't those windows stunning?

Below is a photograph of desk that appears to be placed in a bedroom.  This one is quite traditional and several treasures, including photographs, are carefully placed on the surface to be admired.  I love the color combination of gold and white in this room.

Photo: Southern Accents

Below is a photograph of a black desk with gold trim that is placed in a room that has a neutral palette.  Very elegant.

 

Photo: Veranda

My favorite of all is placed in sitting room that is decorated in cream, powder blue, and a few different wood tones.  I bet that's a fireplace beyond the desk right under the mirror.  I love everything about this room!     

 

Photo: Traditional Home

Sometimes I tell myself I'm going to spend more time putting pen to paper.  Thoughts flow differently through ink.  And the result is a tangible souvenir of moments spent sharing those thoughts with another.

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Comments

[Karoline]

I like the first picture, but pinks aren't me. However I would love a desk like the last picture near a window of a nice view of a park or a wooded area. Now that's romantic for me :) I love writing as well there's a nice feel to it, especially if you're going real vintage and decide to use the quill pen with ink. Lovely post you have here thanks for sharing!

[Misti of Studio M Designs]

I use my beautiful writing desk everyday! Smooth, dark mahogany- curved harp-shaped legs...just my favorite piece in the house. These are great photos!
~Misti

[Mrs. Petrie]

I love how open and airy these offices are. I wonder if you'd get any work done in them? ;)

[Marian]

Oh My Gosh, I love them all! Esp. the fist one because my fave color is pink )
I need to change my writing desk to a more cuter one, and maybe will get a pink chair, lol.

[Fifi Flowers]

I could not move passed that first photo! FAB FAB FAB!!!

[Suzy]

Wow, those are some beautiful writing desks. Thanks for sharing, they are all lovely!

[Julia @ Hooked on Houses]

Love them all. I can't imagine being able to write in such style! Beautiful post, Arleen. :-)

P.S. Got your badge posted in my blogroll!

[Struggler]

These are truly gorgeous, but I'm not sure I'll ever have the kind of lifestyle where I could own such a beautiful space and not cover the desk in junk mail, bills, electronics and other randomness. I admire anyone who could keep a writing desk like this tidy... without a stack of boxes and hiding places I would be in chaos within a week!