Many of us are spending more time working from home these days. If this is a regular event for you, it could be time to consider a more permanent setup than the corner of the kitchen table. Although most of us don’t have space for a dedicated home office, it may be possible to find room for a small desk.
Choosing the right desk for your home environment requires a little thought, as it needs to be small and compact enough not to take up too much room but also large enough so that you can do your job comfortably. If you’re sitting at your desk for long stretches of time, it does need to be comfortable. Think about things like height, and whether you have enough room underneath it. It’s also vital to invest in a decent office-style chair that will support your back and spine. We’ve picked out ten desks to blend in with your home decor.
1. Oak desk with hairpin legs, CutMy
This neat little desk (above and main image) is unobtrusive and provides a stable working surface while taking up minimal space. With steel legs and an oak veneer top, it’s a pocket-friendly option for the corner of a room. £110.39, available from CutMy.
2. Terning acacia desk, Swoon
For a more permanent solution, we like this solid acacia desk with its beautiful graining. The fascade is made up of 3D tessellated solid wood tiles, so it’s as attractive as it is practical. Handmade from natural materials, each one is slightly different. £739, available from Swoon.
3. Vox spot height adjustable desk, Cuckooland
Adjustable to three different heights, this is a small and practical desk that you can alter to fit so that it’s comfortable. It’s made from laminated chipboard with wooden legs and the height can be adjusted between 66.5cm / 72.8cm / 79.1cm. £189.99, available from Cuckooland.
4. Winson light oak desk, The Cotswold Company
This desk features four drawers for keeping essentials in order. The top two drawers are lined with luxurious velvet-suede and include removable dividers, making it easy to organise your stationery and papers just the way you like. The light coloured wood and frame design means it won’t overpower the room. £899, available from The Cotswold Company.
5. Barnett 1 drawer wooden desk, Cult Furniture
If space is at a premium, how about this little rectangular desk? There is a compact drawer underneath that can be mounted on the left or right for flexibility. £259, available from Cult Furniture.
6. White standing desk, VonHaus
Back problems if you sit down for too long? This neat little Scandi-style workstation might be the answer. You can adjust the height between sitting and standing, so you can alter your position throughout the working day. Available in a range of colours and finishes, it costs £79.99 from VonHaus.
7. Harome modular desk, Shelved
Make the space you have work for you with this modular desk with with shelves. Within its compact footprint this unit not only features a practical desktop but also squeezes in ample storage space with three square shelves, each measuring 38cm x 38cm, and a top shelf that spans the full width of the unit. You can also add further modules on if required. £626.05, available from Shelved.
8. Yukon high gloss two in one desk, Daals
This is absolutely perfect if your office also has to double up as a dining or sitting room! This Yukon desk/sideboard is designed as a sideboard with an extendable top which transforms it into a desk. It costs £289.99 and is available from Daals (above and main image)
9. Frank desk, Noa & Nani
Modernise your workspace with this sleek and contemporary grey and natural pine desk, suitable for the smallest corners. The desk’s long, slim drawer is handy for laying out notepads, paper, pens and stationery. Also available in blue, light grey and white, you’re sure to find a colour to complement your home. £107, available from Noa & Nani.
10. Standing desk converter, VonHaus
Simpler and more cost effective than buying a whole new desk, this converter will turn any table into a sit/stand workstation. It will hold your monitor, laptop and other office essentials, while allowing you to work in an ergonomic fashion. As a bonus, if you need to use the table for something else, you can simply lift the whole thing away and store it somewhere while you have guests. £79.99, available from VonHaus.
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