Whether it's for your day job or simply for routine desk work, having a flat, spacious surface to work at home is a must. Secretary desks are a step up from simpler desk styles because they offer built-in storage at the surface level in the form of a hutch or series of cubbies. You can further enhance your setup by decking it out with desk organizers to fit your exact needs.
All secretary desks offer something a little unique in terms of silhouette and style. Some can be as tall and boxy as an armoire, while others are rail-thin and totally streamlined. The best secretary desks are easy to assemble and made of high-quality materials — and ideally, they offer a little extra storage space up top that most desks just don't.
For this guide, we selected desks of a variety of styles to fit with a number of decor tastes, and they're touted by reviewers for their look and durability. Here are 10 of our favorite picks that'll turn any room into a fully functional home office.
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Whether as accent furniture in an entryway or as a place to get your personal projects done at home, this pinewood desk provides an organized little alcove for you. It features two drawers and a top shelf for storage or decoration display.
Plus, if you don't need to use this secretary desk as a place to write or work, you can fold down its top to turn it into a completely flat sideboard!
Designed with the small-space dweller in mind, this folding secretary desk keeps things simple with a shallow hutch that holds a single drawer and a shelf up top. It's also one of the most narrow desks on our list at just 30 inches wide.
This petite desk is made of solid and manufactured wood that displays natural variations in the grain. It comes in four different colors, and reviewers love that it comes fully assembled.
No floor space? No problem! Pull up a chair to this wall-mounted secretary desk, so you can finally leave your couch (but not your house) to get work done.
The front drops down to reveal a corkboard, a letter holder, and four cubbies, making it an easy-to-access productivity hub.
Even if you share an office at home, the internally oriented design of this secretary desk will make it feel like a room of your very own. And the light distressing on its faux-wood construction adds to its distinguished appearance.
Instead of holding a series of drawers, this secretary desk features an open interior space that you can arrange how you'd like. Also, the drop-down desk can be closed up at the end of the day without disturbing any of the items kept inside.
Pull a chair up to this armoire-sized secretary desk to create the cushiest workspace possible. The drop-front desk gives you ample interior space to work with, and the roomy cabinets underneath let you store anything from your files to board games to throw blankets neatly out of sight.
Users do note that the unit isn't the easiest to set up, so make sure you have an extra set of hands on deck.
A highly organized desk with a low profile, this mid-century-inspired pick from West Elm is a minimalist addition to the apartment in need of a work surface with storage perks. Its high-quality build comprises real eucalyptus wood and engineered acacia wood.
The drop-down writing surface closes right up to seal your stuff inside while leaving the top shelf untouched.
This handsome writing desk adds some rustic grit to a contemporary study. Although this reviewer-favorite looks like a prized flea-market find, it's equipped for modern convenience with two built-in plug outlets and four USB ports.
When not in use, the top and extended tray come together to form a compact standalone dresser for storage needs. We love all of this desk's molding details, too.
A slightly more substantial furniture piece, this secretary desk has two partitioned cubbies up top and a large open surface for working. It has left-hand-oriented drawers underneath that supply even more storage. This desk is also touted by users for its easy assembly and sophisticated style.
The sweet look of this writing desk makes it perfect for use as a homework nook or bedroom vanity. The ridged edges and out-turned feet give it a little extra personality while still providing plenty of cubbies, drawers, and surface room to display trinkets. It comes in white or cherry-wood color.
This is an all-in-one item that does far more than just hold your laptop. This armoire-style secretary desk features a sleek silhouette, even considering its substantial size.
Made of a sandy-colored engineered wood (but also available in deep brown), it offers space for working and decoration display, along with regular household storage in its lower cabinet. It even features a handy keyboard drawer right beneath the surface!
Melanie YatesSenior Home Decor EditorMelanie is the senior home decor editor of Best Products, where she's been researching and testing out home and bedding products since 2015 — her work can also be found on House Beautiful and Women's Health.
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