Secretary Desks

5. Because of their streamlined size and trim, drop-front desktops, secretary desks also double as excellent dressers in guest rooms and small bedrooms.

6. Use an espresso secretary desk to make an impressive statement in the entryway, as well: Choose a low secretary desk and stock it with gloves, scarves, spare keys, and other things you pick up or drop off at the door. We're sure you'll be surprised how often you'll be jotting down grocery lists at the desktop, too, before you head out.

7. Plenty of cherry secretary desks boast dramatic exteriors, and the contents can be just as impressive: a number of the aforementioned nooks and cubbies, or, in other cases, full-size bookshelves (likely why secretary desks are sometimes called a "secretary and bookcase").

8. Secretary desks are, by their nature, antique-inspired pieces well-suited for traditional rooms, but we offer a bevy of modern finishes: Deep espresso brown and rich black secretary desks give an Old-World boost to more contemporary settings. A white secretary desk, on the other hand, is ideal for casual rooms.

9. We think you'll find, once you get everything organized in it, you'll want your secretary to be around for years. Opt for a true heirloom piece: a super-durable oak secretary desk or lustrous cherry secretary desk.

10. To really preserve space, pair your secretary desk with a cool collapsible chair or stool. That way, your espresso, black, or other color secretary desk will remain in the limelight - just where it wants to be.