Gift Ideas for Writers

Writers typically own a lot of books, including books they want to keep close at hand while they’re writing like reference books and books on writing craft. Some writers just like to keep their favorite books nearby for inspiration or motivation. No matter the need, corner desks with a hutch fit cozily into any office or bedroom and provide lots of storage space.

We’ve rounded up some of the best corner desks with hutch available, with a variety of sizes and prices. They also feature different styles so you’re sure to find one that matches the decor of your space. When you’re shopping for a writing desk, you should keep in mind not only price and the look of the desk but also the amount of storage offered. If you spend a lot of time typing on a keyboard, you may want to look for a desk with a keyboard tray to allow for ergonomic posture. Keep all these things in mind as you check out our recommendations.

Corner Desks with Hutch

Cabot Collection Corner L-Desk with Hutch

If you have the space and need lots of storage, this L-desk from Cabot Collection is a fantastic option for any writer. The desk provides plenty of workspace, with room to spread out all your index cards as you outline your writer. There’s also plenty of space for a PC, laptop, typewriter, notebook, or all of the above.

As far as storage goes, the desk features two drawers, including a file drawer that fits letter and legal-sized files. There’s also a storage cabinet to keep all your office essentials organized. The hutch has plenty of shelves to store books, manuscript pages, and all your writing toys. (Need even more storage? Check out the matching bookcase.)

To add further convenience, the desk comes with a USB hub that allows you to easily connect 4 devices to your computer through a single connection. There’s also a charging station for your smartphone, camera, and other electronic devices.

Colors Available: espresso oak, harvest cherry, heather gray

Dimensions: Desk measures 59 1/2″ W x 59 1/2″ D x 30 1/4″ Hutch measures 59 1/2″ W x 11 3/8″ D x 36 1/4″

Monarch Specialties Corner Desk with Shelves

If you’re looking for more of a bookcase with some space to work on your laptop, this desk is perfect. This corner desk has a contemporary design, but is on the smaller side, so keep that in mind if you’re a taller or larger person. The desktop can easily fit a monitor or a laptop computer (a PC tower would need to be stored on one of the shelves). The pull out keyboard tray makes an ergonomic workstation for any writer.

The desk is flexible: it can be positioned as a left corner or right corner to fit any room layout in your home or office. The bookcase hutch includes plenty of shelves for storing books, displaying pictures, and staying organized. This is a smaller hutch-style desk, so it will fit perfectly in the corner of a bedroom or living room.

Colors Available: brown reclaimed wood, cappuccino, white

Dimensions: Desk: 36″L x 20″W x 30″H Storage Shelf:38″L x 14″W x 60″H

Corner L Shaped Office Desk with Hutch

If you only need a small amount of storage and are more concerned about having a corner desk with lots of work space, you should see this desk from Mainstays. The desk design is perfect for any office or home. It features a storage hutch with a cabinet. The l-shaped desk has plenty of workspace for your computer or laptop and also room to spread out with a pen and paper.

If you want to make sure your desk is ergonomic, this one has you covered with a pull-out keyboard tray. The storage cubbies and flattop hutch have space for books, knick-knacks, or displaying photos. This is a great corner desk with a hutch for an office or another space in your home.

Colors Available: black and cherry

Dimensions: 49.12 Length x 47.06 Width x 60.125 Height

TMS Morgan Corner Desk with Hutch

This small writing desk with hutch fits perfectly in the corner of any bedroom, living room, or small office. While you’ll have to sacrifice a little desktop space for this compact desk, you don’t have to give up any storage! In addition to plenty of shelves on the hutch, under the desk is a CPU shelf for your computer tower and a small storage shelf perfect for CDs, DVDs, or books.

With the pull-out keyboard tray and CPU shelf, there’s plenty of room for a computer and monitor or just a laptop. The desk is made of composition board with a melamine finish, meaning it’s affordable and sturdy. Some assembly is required.

Colors Available: black oak finish

Dimensions: 35.5 x 35.5 x 61 inches

HomCom Arch Tower Corner Computer Desk with Hutch

If you want a very compact corner desk with a modern design, check out this desk from HomCom. Combining wood and metal, the modern look is sleek and efficient. It features shelves for a PC tower or printer, in addition to storage shelves on the hutch above the desk.

The keyboard tray also makes this desk ergonomic This desk is very affordable and great for anyone on a budget. Because of its small size, it works well for teens and college students. It’s also easy to clean with a damp cloth–easily remove coffee mug rings or spills.

Colors Available: beech, walnut

Dimensions: 44.5″L x 25.6″D x 62.2″H

Still haven’t found the perfect desk for the writer in your life or for your own office? If you need storage, check out these white desks with drawers. If you’re dealing with a small space or need a desk for a bedroom, check out these writing desks for small spaces.

Many writers don’t have the budget or room to have a dedicated writing office. While there are many hacks (like going to a library or coffee shop to work or writing at the kitchen table), it’s just better to have a dedicated writing space. A writing desk helps you establish good writing habits and get into the writing frame of mind as soon as you sit down. Luckily there are plenty of writing desks for small spaces.

Whether you’re looking for a small desk for yourself or want to buy one as a gift for the writer or aspiring author in your life, there are a lot of options available. We’ve rounded up some of the best choices for small spaces. Check them out below.

Writing Desks for Small Spaces

Winsome Wood Small Writing Desk with Drawers

This classic desk from Winsome Wood is a modular-style desk with drawers and a cubby hole for convenient storage. Made from solid beechwood, it has a gorgeous honey finish that lends to its casual style. The workspace is large enough to write by hand in a notebook or use a typewriter or laptop computer with ease. Assembly is required.

If you have a little extra space, get the matching 4-tier bookshelf to keep all your writing and reference books close at hand.

Dimensions: 30″ wide, 20″ deep, 34.8″ high

Convenience Concepts Small Mission Desk

This desk from Convenience Concepts is absolutely perfect for small spaces or bedrooms. Its classic mission design and oak finish fit well with many decorating schemes. The desk features a pull-out keyboard tray for ergonomic typing. When you’re done working for the day, close it up and this desk looks like a side table.

The compact size and design of this desk make it fit well in a living room or a bedroom. Even though it is a smaller desk, it has plenty of room to work on a laptop or tablet. Easy assembly required (comes with the tools).

Dimensions: 18″ x 26″ x 30″

2 Tier Writing Desk

Tangkula makes a great compact writing desk, this one made from reclaimed wood or with a mocha finish, and with a sturdy metal frame. It has a modern, industrial look that goes great in a dorm room or bedroom. This desk makes good use of limited space, offering a large work surface for a laptop or notebook and then a second-tier shelf for storage or displaying knick-knacks or pictures.

Available Colors: brown, natural/white

Dimensions: 31.5″ wide x 19.7″ deep x 35.4″ high

Floating Desk with Storage

If you don’t have enough space for a desk, what about hanging one on the wall? That’s the idea behind this floating desk. You can mount the desk at any height (meaning you can also use it as a standing desk) using the Prepac metal hanging rail system. This desk not only saves space but supplies additional storage with built-in shelves to hold books or mementos.

Since it takes up virtually no floor space, you can mount this desk in any room of your house: kitchen, living room, bedroom, or den. It comes in three colors, so you can easily find one to match your room. Manufactured in Canada with a 5 year manufacturer’s warranty.

Available colors: black, espresso, white

Dimensions: 19.8 x 42.2 x 39.5 inches

Corner Computer Desk with Drawer

This corner desk helps you maximize your space while giving you enough room to work comfortably. Whether you’re using a laptop or a desktop computer, you’ll have plenty of room. For storage, this desk features a drawer and also a lower shelf to keep all of your office supplies nearby. Tuck away in any corner of your home to write your next novel or story.

Available in 4 different wood finishes to match any decor. Some assembly is required.

Available colors: white, black, cherry, natural

Dimensions: height 30″, front of desk 27.5″, desk sides 10″

After looking at these writing desks for small spaces, are you still looking for the perfect desk? Consider some of these compact corner desks with hutch. If space isn’t an issue, take a look at these white writing desks with drawers.

Need to save even more space in your bedroom? Check out these bookcase murphy beds.

To create a consistent and lasting writing routine, a writer needs a dedicated space where they can go to write. If you’re looking for a desk to use for your personal writing space, there are a lot of options available. Many people are looking for a white writing desk with drawers. These desks are great because their bright, neutral color means they go with almost any decor. Built in drawers are a great feature because the extra storage gives you a place to stash extra pens, office supplies, or manuscripts you need a break from.

Since desks are furniture, they’re usually a little expensive. They make a thoughtful gift for a writer who needs a dedicated space or an upgrade to an existing desk but doesn’t have the budget to splurge for something new.

We looked at a lot of white writing desks with drawers and picked out the best ones for writing your next great novel.

White Writing Desk with Drawers

Contemporary Style Writing Desk with Chrome Legs

This contemporary style desk is perfect for small spaces and homes with modern decor. It features two drawers for stashing supplies and manuscripts and a pull-out keyboard tray for ergonomic writing. The glossy white finish is modern and classy. Pair the desk with this matching white and chrome chair for a simple but stylish writing office.

Simple assembly required.

Available Colors: white, black

Dimensions: 45.25 x 21.75 x 30.5

Sauder Harbor View Computer Writing Desk

If you’re looking for more of a classic look, try this Sauder computer desk. This classic antique-style desk has a white finish. It features two drawers, including one that holds letter-size hanging folders. An ergonomic keyboard shelf is stylishly hidden behind a flip-down panel for an uncluttered look.

This classic desk is a great choice for any writer’s office. It’s also compact enough for a bedroom or the corner of a family room.

Dimensions: 43.5 x 19.4 x 29

White Computer Desk with Shelf and Drawers

This minimalist white desk has less storage but takes up less space. Made from solid engineered wood, it’s finished with tough melamine to ensure this desk will last through many novels worth of writing. The desk has three drawers and a built-in shelf to help you keep your reference books within reach.

This desk would go well in an office or even a bedroom. It has enough desk space for a computer, laptop, or even writing by hand in a notebook.

Dimensions: 20.5″L x 47.25″W x 30″H

Monarch Specialties White Corner Desk with Drawers

If you need even more space and storage, this corner desk from Monarch Specialties is a great investment. This desk is very versatile as it can be either a left or right-facing corner desk, so it will fit perfectly no matter how your office is laid out. The contemporary design is clean and elegant.

The spacious work surface gives you enough space for a computer or laptop, plus a typewriter, papers, notebooks, and anything else you use as a part of your writing process. For storage, you have two smaller drawers and a filing cabinet drawer. The desk also features several shelves, perfect for storing books, a printer, and your future writing awards. This is a great white writing desk with drawers to consider if you have enough space in a dedicated office.

Available Colors: white, cappuccino, dark taupe, natural

Dimensions: 60″ L x 47.25″ W x 29.5″ H

Still on the hunt for the perfect writing desk? Check out these writing desks for small spaces or compact corner desks with hutch.