This fall I’m going to jump into making over the two rooms in our house (our master bedroom & family room) that I basically haven’t touched since moving in but before ramping up those projects, I’m trying to wrap up a bunch of decorating loose ends. One of them is figuring out the desk situation for our home office because the “temporary” one that’s now been there for two years has got to go pronto. I need something that works with both the wood console I have on one side of the room:
and the painted white built-ins on the other:
The desk that’s in there now is actually our kitchen table from over ten years ago – it’s a dark stained wood and just doesn’t fit in well with the rest of the space:
I’m deciding between several options that I thought I’d share (includes affiliate links – full disclosure available {here}). One option I’ve been thinking about is DIYing a desk that’s a combination of white and natural wood, similar to this Lacquered Dining Table on One Kings Lane:
Another option is an acrylic desk like Wisteria’s Disappearing Dining Table. I’d need a really killer desk chair and well-styled desk to pull this look off but it could be pretty cool:
I’ve also been thinking that a rattan and glass desk could be pretty killer in this space – this Rattan & Glass Desk popped up on One Kings Lane last week and I’m kinda smitten:
Do you have a favorite or any other desk options that you see working well in our office?
My sister and I are wrapping up a bunch of decorating loose ends at her house this week too – we found the perfect piece of art for her dining room at Arhaus (I’ll try to post a shot of it on Instagram) and are hitting the Restoration Hardware Outlet later in the week in search of a few furniture and lighting pieces that we’ve been eyeing. Her dining room is going to be a stunner when it’s all done – I’ll be sure to share it with you guys!
Have a great weekend,
cassie @ primitive & proper says
August 20, 2015 at 7:33 amthis is not even one of your choices, but i think a round pedestal table as a desk would be amazing and offset the lines of the sideboard and built ins. something like this balance from sarah dorsey: http://sarahmdorseydesigns.blogspot.com/2013/07/eames-chairs-finished-finally-for-now.html
if not that then i like the lucite option the best!
Kris Jarrett says
August 23, 2015 at 11:12 amI would LOVE a round pedestal table in there – I think it would help soften this space that has so many hard corners. Unfortunately, my husband’s only request for a desk is something he can stretch his legs out under so I can’t sell him on the idea. I’ve looked for a cool round table with four legs instead of a pedestal but haven’t come across one yet…
Laurie says
August 20, 2015 at 8:08 amHow about a desk with painted white legs and body and a wood top stained to match the console?
Kris Jarrett says
August 23, 2015 at 11:14 amI love that idea Laurie – thanks!
[email protected] Stroll Thru Life says
August 20, 2015 at 8:32 amThese are all fabulous choices. I don’t have a favorite, but can’t wait to see what you choose.
Kris Jarrett says
August 23, 2015 at 11:14 amThanks Marty!
Shelley @ Calypso in the Country says
August 20, 2015 at 1:14 pmI got a little distracted staring at your gorgeous gallery wall…always enjoy seeing that… They are all beautiful choices – love that rattan one.
Shelley
Kris Jarrett says
August 23, 2015 at 11:14 amThanks Shelley! That rattan one is pretty cool, right?!
Debbie says
August 20, 2015 at 3:48 pmI love the desk you have there now, but also like your idea for the new desk.
I love seeing your emails in my in box in the morning, I love your style and ideas. Thanks for sharing your talents.
Kris Jarrett says
August 23, 2015 at 11:15 amDebbie, your sweet comment just made my day – thank you so much!
Lisa @ Shine Your Light says
August 21, 2015 at 8:30 amOOOOOOH I love your very different options!! Lucite – bamboo – sawhorse legs?? I can’t even decide what I like the best! (Although I am smitten with the table you have in there currently….) Looking forward to seeing your sister’s space too!
Kris Jarrett says
August 23, 2015 at 11:15 amThanks Lisa – I wish I could just make a decision and get this room done!!!!!
Design Chic says
August 22, 2015 at 4:42 pmI love the one from One Kings Lane and think it would look amazing in your room! I used a large mirrored console table with Greek key legs at the beach and love the clean, transitional style. Can’t wait to see your pick!!
Kris Jarrett says
August 23, 2015 at 11:16 amThanks for your input – you know I very much value your opinion! 🙂
Kristin Mansky says
August 23, 2015 at 10:42 pmI’ve always loved the dramatics of your office with your dark walls next to warm woods. I struggled with finding the perfect desk and ended up making my own using hairpin legs and butcher block. It came out perfect and I absolutely love it! Hope you find what you like soon!
Kris Jarrett says
August 23, 2015 at 11:32 pmOoohh…that sounds super cool – I’m hopping over to your blog to check it out!!
Elisa says
August 25, 2015 at 12:48 pmUgh! I remember using my kichen table as a desk, they just don’t work out in the end. There’s something in the dimensions that’s all wrong. How amazing would the acrylic table be?! Your animal hide rug would show off great and yes, you’d need some kick a** chairs! I also like the delicacy of the ratan/glass option. Ties the wood in from your console. Can’t wait to see what you decide on! Good luck
Brooks says
September 17, 2015 at 1:48 pmWhat color paint is on the wall? Love it!
Kris Jarrett says
September 29, 2015 at 9:30 amI’m so sorry it’s taken me so long to get back to you but the wall color is Benjamin Moore Nightfall
Natalia says
January 18, 2016 at 11:18 pmWhere did you get your light fixture from?
Kris Jarrett says
January 23, 2016 at 8:55 pmHi Natalia – our light fixture is from Shades of Light.