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15 Best Stylish Small Desks To Use On Your WFH Days
Jazz up your WFH environment with these beautiful desks.
As hybrid work models have become the new norm among jobs, many of us find ourselves working from home at least a couple of days week. However, a lot of our homes aren't naturally designed for nine to five working, with many of us squeezed into tiny city flats and struggling to make space for a laptop on a table, let alone a mug and notepad. As a result, we need to get savvy about how we use our space and invest in small desks that will give us the elbow room to be productive, store our WFH essentials and leave our dining room tables clear of laptop wires, keyboards and stacks of paper.
What are the best desks for small homes?
There is an abundance of smalls desks out there from brands such as Cox & Cox, Swoon Editions and John Lewis which have compact drawer space and storage, as well as corner shapes from Habitat and mid-century designed hybrid desks and vanity tables with gold and mother-of-pearl detailing from Graham & Green which you'll want to use for years to come.
Fortunately, your small desk does not have to be expensive, with some selling for as little as £100 (which isn't bad for furniture). The majority have dual functionality, working as desks-cum-dressing tables, so should we find ourselves back in the office full time, your desk won't be wasted – you'll now have a beautiful new area of your home to sit at and do your make-up. Win win.
So, whether you need a small desk for your bedroom or simply want to create a more sophisticated home office, here are our picks of the best:
At only 65cm wide, this is one of the most bijou pieces on our list. Saying that, it comes in the most extensive colour ranges, too, with 17 lovely shades to choose from, whether it's soothing blues and greys to fiery reds and rich yellows and greens.
Dimensions: W65 x H75 x D50cm
This small desk is a perfect blend of Scandi, industrial and mid-century styling in our book. We think the desk's legs make it all the more visually striking.
Dimensions: W88 x D48 x H77cm
The definition of small but perfectly formed: the top shelf here can be used to hold a computer monitor if you use a desktop at home – or just your pretty bits and pieces if not.
Dimensions: Various, pick from several options
Rich and sophisticated, a dark wood piece always ups the sophistication-factor of a space. This desk also has a cable tidy, to keep clutter at a minimum.
Dimensions: H76 x W99 x D50cm
Claw back dead corner space with this minimal, Scandi-inspired small desk.
Dimensions: H77.5 x W80 x D80cm
Here's another very small desk option – pop your laptop on the top and you have an instant workspace. There's even space for your notebook in the drawer beneath.
Dimensions: L65 x H76 x D38cm
Looking to bring more colour into your space? This will definitely fit the bill. It's available in green and purple, too.
Dimensions: H75 x W90 x D53cm
For those that are looking for a practical desk that will do the job, look no further. With a generous amount of desk space, you can easily fit a laptop, stationery and books on this desk.
Dimensions: H75 x W100 x D60cm
So, not the prettiest one – but if you're looking for something unobtrusive that you can fold up neatly out of the way when not in use, this is a great option.
Dimensions: W48 x L97cm
This narrow desk will give you somewhere to work even in the smallest spaces – like when your desk has to slot at the end of your bed, for example. And that marble/gold combo? Dream.
Dimensions: H74 x W100 x D40cm
So, this isn't the prettiest desk on the list, but it is a steal at under £70 and there's a roomy drawer to stash your stuff come 5PM.
Dimensions: H75 x W75 x D40cm
Another good folding option here (see our round-up for more options) – and it's under £50. The black/wood combo is quite smart, we think, as well.
Dimensions: H84 x W86 x D62cm
No drawers here, but there is a section for keeping your papers tidy. We like the high back, too – very smart.
Dimensions: W90 x 60 x 80cm
Simple and classic, this chic dark wood desk will add some sophisticated charm to your home office.
Dimensions: H85 x W84 x D45cm
A corner desk is a handy way to claw back dead space – slot it in your bedroom and voila, instant home office with minimal footprint.
Dimensions: H 125cm x W 120cm x D 120cm
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