Watch Your Words Flow Like Water With These 6 Writing Room Ideas

Let’s first be clear, you don’t need a designated room to pen ideas swirling around in your head on paper. Stories can be written anywhere in the world, in any home, on any plain. However, for those sitting in a home in Bar Harbor or those itching to create a designated writing room in an apartment in Brooklyn, this ApartmentGuide article is for you.

From creating comfort and a space that breeds clarity to organization and function, you’ll discover all there is to know about transforming a boring, dull, uninspiring room into a place that feels like it was curated in one of your novels. Now, let’s get started.

1. Introduce warm tones with a spacious, wooden desk

Sure, this might seem on the nose, but the power of a desk is similar to the foundation of a home. It’s where all your stationery can be stored, where you’ll spend hours mapping and drafting ideas, whether that’s in the early hours of morning or the silence of night. Think of your desk as Katniss Everdeen, Elizabeth Bennet, or Elio Perlman: It’s the main character.

Think about it, the last thing anyone wants when they sit down to write their story is to be uncomfortable. Ashleigh Coaxum with The Paper Herald, a stationery store, says, “If the desk feels like ‘home’ it will easily set the stage for flow and creative ideas.”

How can a desk feel like home? Ashleigh shares one simple piece of advice, “The less distractions the better.” Sure you’ll need creative tools (and we’ll get to that later), however, keep your workspace clear of clutter and only keep the essentials at hand.

Consider using a warmer-toned wood desk to feel connected to nature and serve as a source of inspiration. Warm tones in your writing room, complemented with warm, moody lighting can set the stage for sinking into the depths of your story.

2. Don’t strain your eyes with harsh lights: Integrate warm lamps

Shuffling through various ideas for your writing room, lighting is another key element to consider. There are several light temperatures to choose from and depending on what time of day your creativity is beaming can make all the difference.

If the sun is radiating into your space, perhaps you’ll only need a candle to enhance the flow of your words. However, during the night hours, a warm temperature bulb in either a dimly-lit table or floor lamp can work wonders and help break up the harsh lighting from your laptop. For those using a pen, having a warm light can also mean making it easier to see whilst avoiding over-exposing your eyes, which can cause restlessness.

3. Find a chair that isn’t made of 200 swords

How any of George R. R. Martin’s famous characters who sat on the famous Iron Throne achieved much of anything is a mystery in and of itself. When designing your writing room, make sure your seat isn’t made of clunky, pointy swords.

Instead, consider an ergonomic office chair that will support you during your writing sprints. Keep in mind, writing rooms aren’t just a desk and a chair. Incorporate cozy seating such as a leather accent chair, or make the room multi-purpose by adding a futon that can also be used as an occasional guest bed. 

4. Organize and integrate stationery conducive to creativity

You’re a writer, so that means you’re bound to have some sort of writing tools. Adam Silvera didn’t write the Death-Cast Series without a laptop, nor did Shakespeare write without a quill pen and ink. No matter the tools, having them organized in your writing room is imperative for sparking creativity and flushing out noise (unless of course, you find strength in mess).

Kelsey Seber with Saiko Stationery says, “You’re going to want a writing area that accommodates your creativity while still carrying all the basics: pens, pencils, notebooks, erasers, and especially post-it notes.” 

Regardless of what you need to tell your story, Sarah Schwartz, editor for The Paper Nerd, says, “An uncluttered, comfortable space, designated just for writing if possible, is ideal, along with a pen that feels good in your hand, quality stationery, and an open mind.”

5. Surround yourself with lush plants and foliage

There’s a reason Mowgli thrives in The Jungle Book. Not only is he surrounded by his closest animal friends, but also lush, vibrant trees and foliage. For your writing space, integrate plants that’ll liven up the room and spur a sense of freshness, relief, and life.

There are many ways to integrate and display plants inside your writing room. Consider playing with sizes; from small potted table plants in colorful vases to larger trees that fill blank space, the options are limitless.

6. Most importantly, add what personally inspires you

Honesty is policy, therefore, it’s important to share that while these ideas for curating a writing room can be helpful, the most important piece of the puzzle is to integrate the things that soothe and inspire you. Perhaps you’re inspired by an old sepia photograph of a family member, a special pen, a warm and cozy blanket, or a Funko Pop staring back at you.

Nicole Ferguson, founder and lead designer of Every Little Something, says, “The right space will enable you to consistently capture your thoughts and prompt you to write.” She adds how your personal touch can be something such as a “notepad designed to help you capture your thoughts and reflect and connect in a tangible way.”

Remember, your writing space doesn’t have to be a room either. These tips can be applied to any space in your home, and Chandra Greer with House of Greer says, “If you enjoy a cup of coffee or tea when writing letters, your space could be a nook in the kitchen or even a small area at the end of a counter, with beautiful containers holding pens and stamps and a small tray for stationery.”

This is your creative space, so add what makes you happy and sparks your creativity to write a novel, pen a poem, or jot a personalized letter to a special friend.

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