Space-Saving Desks

What We Like: Fold-away design

What We Don’t Like: Shallower depth than other desks

Not So Great For: Rooms that need lots of extra storage

Perfect For: Studio apartments

Thanks to this space-saving desk’s clever design, it closes up when not in use and offers plenty of work and storage space. If you have a small space or live in a studio apartment, this desk is ideal, as it is just 33.46’’ wide and only 11.02’’ deep when closed.

When you open the doors, there are four shelves in the lower cabinet, two shelves above the desk, and a huge 19.3’’ x 29.9’’ fold-out desk, which offers plenty of space for using a laptop or working. This cabinet desk is available in a neutral white that matches almost any interior.  

What We Like: Ample storage space

What We Don’t Like: No room for legs under the desk when the credenza is closed

Not So Great For: Tall people

Perfect For: Children and teens

Featuring a unique design among space-saving desks, this reversible desk offers beautiful styling and lots of storage space. This stylish workstation can be rotated, expanded, and modified to fit your room, giving you lots of design options. It has a main desk for a computer or writing area, fixed shelves mounted perpendicular to the main desk, and movable shelves under the desk that can be oriented however you like.

The entire desk is made from manufactured wood with a smooth, dust-resistant coating, making it easy to clean. The shelves have a capacity of 85 lbs., allowing you to store clothes or sports equipment. Add this to a kid’s or teen’s room that doesn't have a lot of spare square footage but needs flexible storage and lots of desk space.

What We Like: Minimalist yet functional design

What We Don’t Like: No enclosed shelving

Not So Great For: Holding heavy objects, max weight capacity only 55 lbs.

Perfect For: Small, stylish rooms

Bold, stylish, yet very practical, this simple 3-shelf desk adds a lot of usability to a tight space. The desk is made from two white steel poles that attach to the wall giving the desk stability and a floating appearance; this keeps your room looking bright and airy, giving the illusion of a larger space. There is a 20’’ x 30’’ table, perfect for eating or use as a desk, and two smaller shelves above.

This ladder-style desk adds a splash of style while making the best use of the vertical wall space. Its footprint is compact compared with other desks, but it still offers plenty of usable work and storage space. Add this to a hallway or an open wall in a bedroom or living room to transform the space into a work area.  

What We Like: Excellent use of space, plenty of storage

What We Don’t Like: Larger footprint than others

Not So Great For: Hallways or tight spaces

Perfect For: Home offices and bedrooms

If you are looking for beautiful, space-saving office furniture, this desk is the perfect addition to your home. It offers three lower shelves of different sizes, great for a computer tower or organizing various office supplies, a pull-out keyboard drawer, and a raised monitor platform for ergonomic computer use.

The desk is made of a black metal frame and natural wood with a unique distressed look, perfectly complementing industrial or farmhouse decor. This desk adds style and usability to a smaller room or office without sacrificing the features of a larger desk.  

What We Like: Simple, sleek design

What We Don’t Like: Smaller than other desks

Not So Great For: Rooms with sheetrock or thin walls

Perfect For: Compact kitchens, nooks, bedrooms, and hallways

Due to its innovative design, you can add usable table space to any room with this space-saving desk. It attaches to the wall using a triangular wooden bracket that can hold up to 220 lbs. When not in use, it folds down for convenient, out-of-the-way storage without taking up any space in a small room.

It can fold out halfway for a 14’’ wide surface, which is excellent for eating or reading. Or, it can fold out to a full 23.5’’ and be used for working on a laptop or doing work.  

What We Like: Innovative, space-saving design

What We Don’t Like: No storage

Not So Great For: Kids’ rooms or home offices

Perfect For: Dorm rooms

Add a functional desk to a tight space with this fashionable, contemporary space saver desk. The triangular design wedges into an unused corner and turns it into a practical desk with plenty of space for a laptop. This can turn a tight dorm room into the perfect study location without wasting valuable space.

The desk has a look that will appeal to college students and features a manufactured wood desk available in two stains on top of a minimalist metal frame, offering the perfect canvas for adding stylish decor accessories to express your style. The back has a lipped area and a removable pencil cup to conveniently hold supplies. It also has a cable management system to keep cords organized, perfect for charging all the devices college students need.