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These are the 15 best desks for small spaces
It's time to give in to the home office if you haven't already
One of the best things (and probably the only) to come out of the pandemic was the ability to work from home. Hour long commutes were banished and now replaced with a quick trip to the lounge or kitchen table. However, just because you're working from home doesn't mean you should feel like you've lost your office set up. But trying to find a desk that fits in with your home decor and fulfils your work needs is sometimes a little tricky.
And let's not even get started on trying to fit a desk into your already cramped apartment. Luckily, there are plenty of small desks (or corner-shaped ones) out there to help you squeeze an office into your bedroom or teeny living space.
Do make sure to measure the area properly before making your purchase, though – it's SUCH faff to have to assemble bulky furniture pieces only to have to take them apart and return them when it won't slot into place.
This folding desk is ideal if you're living in a small space and need all the floor space you can get. At the end of the work day fold up your desk and all those work stresses. And what's more it's under £50.
Dimensions: W83cm x D53cm x H72.5-84.5cm
This desk wouldn't look out of place in a bedroom, so it's a good option if you're in a house share and need to keep your desk in your own space. Choose from white, grey or green.
Dimensions: L90cm x H75cm x D53cm
Dunelm Elements Bent Ply Wall Mounted Desk
If you're looking for even more floor space then investing in a wall mounted desk is a great option. What's more with this desk under £100, there's a corkboard backing which is the perfect place to pin important work documents, or you know, photos of the beach you'd rather be on.
Dimensions: W60cm x L12cm x H40cm
Missing the snazzy standing desks from your office? Luckily you can still get the vibe at home with this standing desk.
Dimensions: H135 x W67 x D67cm.
Urban Outfitters Percy Desk
This desk is so dreamy it could easily double up as a dressing table for your bedroom, and with two drawers, there's plenty of space for work documents.
Dimensions: L91.4cm x W55.9cm x H76.2cm
This sleek desk is made of bamboo and the gap between the tabletop and beam is just enough space to put your many charging cables through.
Dimensions: H80cm x W98.5cm x D59cm
John Lewis Rattan Nook Corner Desk
Get a touch of rattan into your work space with this desk from John Lewis. The corner shape means it can take up less space in your home and the small shelf on top is the ideal spot for a lamp or cute plant.
Dimensions: H89.5 x W115.8 x D68.8cm
It's always a good idea to utilise height in small spaces and this desk helps you do just that. As well as the desk itself, it's got two shelves to stash papers and files, so you can stay organised AF.
Dimensions: H179.5cm x W65cm x D40cm
Here's a similar (little more spenny, little more minimal) option, in black. At just 65cm in width, this one will fit in even the teeniest nooks in your room.
Dimensions: H175cm x W65cm x D48cm
Sweet, small and simple in design, this desk will happily fit your laptop, keyboard and lamp while you're WFH – and the cable tidy will keep ugly wires out of the way.
Dimensions: H74cm x W80cm x D42cm
Here's another really small one – this just leans against the wall for a cool, 60s look. The lack of back legs helps to keep your floors clear, creating the appearance of more space and less clutter. It'll also make hoovering easier – yay!
Dimensions: L65cm x H76cm x D38cm
Scandi vibes with this one – and there's loads of space below for your storage boxes and bits and bobs, or even a cute plant.
Dimensions: H76cm x W112cm x D50cm
Here's another corner option, this time in fancy-looking glass and gold. Mind not to get too many sticky fingerprints on it, though.
Dimensions: H76.2cm x W121.92cm x D82.55cm
If you've got loads to store, this mid-century desk is for you. There's a huge drawer for stacks of papers or boxes that you don't want out on display.
Dimensions: W115cm x D50cm x H80cm
Regis White Hideaway Console Desk
This upright desk can push plush against your wall, meaning it takes up less space.
Dimensions: H88cm x W98cm x D36cm
Charley is former Homes Ecommerce Editor. During her time at Hearst UK, Charley wrote over 300 buying guides and reviews, getting her hands on as many new launches as possible to help you find the best products for your home.
Lydia Venn is Cosmopolitan UK’s Senior Entertainment and Lifestyle Writer. She covers everything from TV and film, to the latest celebrity news. She also writes across our work/life section regularly creating quizzes, covering exciting new food releases and sharing the latest interior must-haves. In her role she’s interviewed everyone from Margot Robbie to Niall Horan, and her work has appeared on an episode of The Kardashians. After completing a degree in English at the University of Exeter, Lydia moved into fashion journalism, writing for the Daily Express, before working as Features Editor at The Tab, where she spoke on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour and Talk Radio. She has an encyclopedic knowledge of Gilmore Girls and 00s teen movies, and in her free time can be found with a margarita in hand watching the Real Housewives on repeat. Find her on LinkedIn.
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