Computer desk with blue tempered glass top and powder coated metal frame. Additionally, thanks to the keyboard tray more space on the top is available, which can be used i.e. for storing work materials.
Space-Saving Desks
Buy the best space-saving desks selected and recommended by interior designers. By Eliza Bush.
If you have a compact home with no space for a home office, a space-saving desk can provide you with the dedicated work area you need to improve your focus and optimize your productivity. Space-saving desks come in a variety of styles from mounted Murphy-style desks that fold into the wall, to convertible secretary desks that allow you to close the lid on your workspace to end your work day. Review some of the best space-saving desks available.
Space Saving Secretary Desk
$239.99
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.
Space Saving Secretary Desk
East Urban Home
$239.99
Description
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.
Reversible Space Saving Office Desk
$119.99 $204.99
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.
Reversible Space Saving Office Desk
Wrought Studio™
$119.99 $204.99
Description
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.
Space Saving Ladder Desk
$159.99 $199.99
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.
Space Saving Ladder Desk
Trent Austin Design®
$159.99 $199.99
Description
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.
Space Saving Desk With Storage
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.
Space Saving Desk With Storage
Description
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.
Wall Mounted Space Saving 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.
Wall Mounted Space Saving Desk
Inbox Zero
Description
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.
Corner Space Saver Desk
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.
Corner Space Saver Desk
Williston Forge
Description
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.
Space-Saving Desks
Buying Guide
Eliza Bush
Interior Design Expert
Eliza is a creative interior designer who swears by the power of sleek interiors and quality furniture to transform daily personal and professional life. With a B.Sc. in interior design from Philadelphia University and a well trained eye for craftsmanship, she offers unparalleled advice on how to arrange your space to make it sophisticated, comfortable, and functional, whether it’s the office or bedroom.
One of the most common space-saving home office desks is corner desks. These desks are shaped specifically to fit into unused corners of a room. Not only are they space-efficient, but they also usually feature multiple shelves and drawers. Some designs even include a pull-out keyboard tray, upper cabinets, and file drawers for a super practical workstation.
Floating desks are another highly sought-after solution for their minimal yet functional look. They’re multipurpose, can easily be mounted to the wall, and don’t take up any floor space. What’s more, there are a wide variety of models available when it comes to floating desks. You can choose between a hideaway desk, a fold-down wall-mounted desk, a drop-leaf floating desk, and plenty more.
Secretary desks are known for their compact design, ample storage space, and traditional elegance. They’re a great pick for those looking to store all their office supplies and equipment in one place and hide them away at the end of the day.
If you’re a bookworm or simply need extra storage space to display your random knick-knacks and decor, you can’t go wrong with a ladder shelf desk. This desk maximizes wall space and doubles as a bookshelf.
When you’re looking for space-saving home office desks, you likely have a limited amount of space that you’re willing to work with. The best answer to this question is simple: How small is your space?
Home office desks can have tiny footprints, with some corner desks being as narrow as 18” wide. Measure your space first, and then narrow your search for desks to fit that parameter to help make your research easier.