# Tiny Eavestrough Escritoires My Small Writing Desk Incorporates Bordering Gutters for Storage By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-04-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-small-writing-desk References: [betterlivingthroughdesign](http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/furnishings/my-writing-desk/) & [etcetc.lt](http://www.etcetc.lt) My Small Writing Desk is ideal for those people who feel unable to avoid a disorderly workstation. The reason why many prefer not to tuck their reading materials and stationery away is because they like to keep it readily accessible. This is precisely the system that this piece of furniture facilitates. Designed by Inesa Malafej of etc.etc., this delightful item is a scaled-down version of a larger laptop and writing table. Like it, this model is framed by generous wooden troughs on three sides that provide the user with [additional storage space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-shelf-pro). The curved components act as [magazine racks, book props](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twoinone-billy-model) and broad trays for [pens and pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/track-concept). My Small Writing Desk also has slots at its corners so that you can feed cables through. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Small Workspace Storage Solutions:** Opportunities for designing furniture that maximizes storage in a small space, such as incorporating gutters for storage. - **Functional Furniture:** Designing furniture that serves more than one purpose, like a desk with built-in storage. - **Minimalist Office Design:** Designing furniture specifically for people who prefer a minimalist and tidy workspace. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** Creating furniture that is meant for small spaces and serves more than one purpose. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating minimalist designs and functional furniture into office and workspace design. - **Storage Solutions:** Engineering customized storage solutions that take advantage of small spaces, like incorporating hanging gutters into furniture design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pocket Storage-Equipped Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-desk.md) - [Minimalist Storage-Paired Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diag-desk.md) - [Minimalist Demure Designer Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backup-desk.md) - [Storage-Packed Workstation Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-x-shelf-x-self-table.md) - [Sleek Storage-Packed Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threesix-desk.md) - [Fold-Away Sleek Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-desk.md) - [Knick-Knack Storage Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiky-desk-concept.md) - [Elegant Working Desk Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindset-builtin-computer-desk.md) - [Ultra-Chic Wall Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-desks.md)