The armchair in August’s room will soon be out of there. Nobody is sitting in it much (we read more in bed), and when I asked him if he would rather keep the chair or have a desk instead, he wanted a desk. Eleanor has one in her room, so of course August wants one too.
His bedroom has unpainted wooden trim, a wooden dresser, a black bookshelves. The bed will be upholstered, and the only other soft surface (the armchair) is being removed. I’ll be repainting and I’ve already added a more colorful rug, and I’m looking to bring in more color with the desk and chair. I found twenty options that can mix and match and when I showed them to August, and he said he wanted red. No, light blue. “No, all of them! Stack them up to the roof!”
A lot of help he is!
With the exception of one desk (#3, which is over by ten dollars), everything here is under $200. Much of it is under $100.
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Commune Chair
Bent plywood in red, green, blue, or black. -
Tobias Clear Chair
This is also available in a clear version, but that lilac is unexpected in a wonderful way. -
Safavieh Bentley Writing Desk
Industrial inspiration plus poppy color. -
Janinge Chair
Comes in white too, but the yellow is much more fun. -
Pagoda Blue Evie Molded Dining Chair
Knock-off Eames shell chairs. There are a million out there, or go for the licensed version in plastic or fiberglass. -
Homeroom Metal Desk Chair
Teal, lime, pink, red, or white. The rolled front edge makes the chair more comfortable for longer periods of time. -
Student Desk with Open Front Metal Book Box
A primary school classic that also comes in blue, but you have to order at least two. -
Expound Desk
That modern trestle base is a fun detail on a well-priced desk. Available in several colors. -
Public Chair
Just adorable. Eight wood and accent color combinations. -
Ideal II Chair
Bent plywood chairs are always a nice go-to. -
Lucinda Stacking Chair
Orange powdercoated iron. Super colorful and sturdy! Also comes in grey. -
Domino Desk Chair
Such a great price for a design like this! Similar styles often go for much more from pricier stores. Choose green, gold, navy, or pink. -
Vilmar Melamine Chair
These are usually bent wood, but the melamine makes this easier to wipe down and keep clean. Comes in several colors and patterns. -
Go Cart Mint Rolling Desk
Similar to the other on this list, but less expensive and in a lovely mint color. -
Reidar Outdoor Aluminum Chair
Metal chairs are wonderfully sturdy and indestructible. Choose from black, white, and yellow. -
Pony Peacock Chair
I didn’t include a lot of fabric choices here on purpose, but I liked this one too much to pass up. Comes in a gray tweed too if you’re looking for something less colorful. -
IKEA PS 2014 Secretary Desk
Toys and display space up top, hide everything else below! The zingy orange and modern design is great, too. -
Marais A Side Chair
16 colors! We have these in our dining room, in gunmetal gray. -
Umbra OH! Arm Chair
You know where the name comes from? You sit down and exclaim “OH!” when you realize how comfy it is. -
Red Josephine Desk
X-bases for the win. Plus a fold-down drawer!
