Guest Picks: 20 Desks for Small Spaces
Having a dedicated workspace is essential for keeping organized, but it can be hard to make room if you live in a small apartment or dorm, or are just trying to fit an office into a tiny room. Here are 20 desks for small spaces to show you that you can have a workspace in a small area. — Maria from Bicultural Mama
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Wall-Mounted Fold-Down Desk - $199.99
Just like a Murphy bed, this desk saves space by folding up into the wall. It lets you quickly hide away bills and paperwork in its two adjustable shelves, bill organizer, small compartments and corkboard. And it doesn’t take up any floor space at all!
Secretary Desk - $199.99
This compact secretary desk has an early–20th century feel. The lid hides all the clutter, and when lifted up, reveals shelf space, two drawers and a pull-out tray for an extra work surface or keyboard storage.
Mainstays L-Shaped Desk With Hutch, Black and Cherry - $89
This affordable and compact L-shaped desk offers maximum workspace without taking up the entire room. It also includes a hutch for extra storage and a slide-out keyboard tray.
Casual Corner Computer Desk - $239
I love corner furniture because it’s a perfect way to utilize otherwise-wasted space. This clever and stylish unit provides lots of surface space, and the keyboard area below can be pulled out while in use and tucked back in when not.
Sauder Beginnings Student Desk, Cinnamon Cherry - $49
This computer desk features an elevated monitor/printer shelf and a slide-out keyboard shelf to save space. It also has space for the main computer unit and storage in the cabinet underneath. As a bonus, it’s very affordable too!
Prepac Floating Computer Desk with Storage in Black - $175
Save floor space with this wall-mounted floating desk. It’s stylish and modern and provides plenty of workspace. Side compartments and a top shelf offer additional storage.
Small Home Office Computer Desk With Hutch, Natural Finish - $65
Mimicking the idea of a stacked washer and dryer, this computer desk with hutch offers the same space-saving convenience. Using mostly vertical space, the unit includes a pull-out keyboard/mouse tray and storage shelves, as well as space to store the computer, monitor, paper and printer.
Altra Furniture 9394096 Writing Desk
This desk with its six storage cubbies is classy enough to look like a regular bookshelf. But it’s really a desk thanks to the pull-out storage drawer and large work surface.
Portland Wooden Computer Desk - $118.50
This simple and affordable computer desk is compact and functional with shelf space, a keyboard area and a top shelf for your monitor.
Techni Mobili Computer Desk With CPU Caddy, Dark Honey - $134.97
This modern computer desk offers plenty of workspace and includes a perforated metal privacy panel along the back side. A rolling CPU platform unit allows for easy mobility.
Designer Floating Desk - $175.02
Stylish and modern, this wall-mounted floating desk saves floor space and offers plenty of surface space to work on. The deep built-in shelves offer lots of storage.
Kendall Computer Desk - $180
Nested tables are a space-saving solution for small rooms. This unit includes an expandable pull-out lower desktop for your keyboard or for an extra work surface. When you’re done using it, simply roll it back under the larger table.
Guidecraft Jr. Roll-Top Wood Desk, White - $205.97
Designed for children (or smaller adults) this unit is a replica of a classic roll-top desk. The drawers provide plenty of storage below the desktop, and the small compartments, pigeon holes and pencil drawer keep the area behind the roll-top organized.
Standing Height-Adjustable Mobile Computer Desk Workstation - $199
Compact and vertical, this desk works well with a stool. Its narrow 24-inch width allows it to fit easily into small spaces and corners, and the wheels make it east to roll around. The height is also adjustable, from 39 to 45 inches.
Mainstays Glass-Top Desk and Desk Chair - $99.88
For those who like the look of glass, this simple desk is functional and stylish. The full keyboard tray can double as an additional working surface.
Wall-Mounted Folding Desk - $150.56
Simple and easy, this wall-mounted desk saves floor space. It’s sturdy and can support the weight of a personal computer or the pressure of handwriting. Then when you’re done, just fold it up to hide any clutter.
Home Styles Naples Compact Computer Desk in White Finish - $421.98
When the cabinet doors are closed, this looks like a beautiful furniture piece. Then open them up to reveal an organized work center with plenty of storage, roll-out keyboard and printer shelves included.
Venture Horizon White Double Folding Mobile Desk - $189.95
This foldaway mobile desk center is great for computer work or crafting. It opens on both sides to create over 8 square feet of workspace, and folds into only 19 by 18 inches. Multiple drawers in the center offer plenty of storage.
Kent Convertible File Cabinet Desk - $249
Can you believe this convertible desk slims down to just the size of a file cabinet? It’s so nifty! Just roll out the side for an instant workspace. Three large drawers provide storage, including one that can hold files.
Hollow Core Hobby Desk, White - $276
I love units that serve multiple purposes, like this work desk that also acts as bookshelves. I like its clean, modern look too.
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