12 small desks to help you create your ideal WFH spot

Posted on 31st August 2021

Small desks

If you are still working from home, then you know how important it is to have a proper setup where you can get productive and sort all your work for the day. I, for one, don’t know what I would do without my compact desk and all its storage solutions. You know what they say – clear space, clear mind.

So, if you are looking to upgrade your spare bedroom or home office, or get your little one’s room ready for going back to school, here are 12 small desks to make the most of your space with no compromises on style.

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The best part? These designs are truly versatile, so you can use them as small desks during the day or as dressing tables where you can pamper yourself and enjoy your morning or evening beauty routines. Plus, you can set the tone of your bedroom’s aesthetic with a rustic, wooden design or bring the Art Deco influence with an oval shaped desk and metallic accents.

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Fancy having the best of both worlds? Then, scroll down…

Tight on space? The Celine desk in walnut and black, £630, Case, is a compact solution with a handy storage compartment to keep all your essentials organised.

small desks — The Fab Flapper dressing table, £545, Loaf is super versatile, as it can also be used as a small desk or console table.

small desks — Create your ideal spot for working from home with help from the pared-back Kilworthy dressing table/ desk, £484.99, Made to Last.

Turn the Salina dressing table, £725, with Windsor chair, £510, from Ercol into the perfect home office desk. Its small shape makes it ideal for a compact bedroom scheme, plus the spacious drawer can hold your planners, chargers and other must-haves.

The clever Ambitions desk, approximately £690 (€799), Umage contains plenty of hidden drawers and compartments to keep all your stationery and wires tidy and out of sight.

All you need to turn your spare bedroom into a productive space is the handy Fresco desk, £329, a pop of colour like the Penfold ottoman, from £199, and great lighting through a stylish solution such as the Helios pendant, £59, all from Swoon.

Add a rustic touch to your bedroom with the Savannah small reclaimed wood desk or dressing table, £204, Modish Living.

The sleek and sophisticated Clover dressing table, £399, Danetti, can also be used as a desk during the day, plus its hardware adds an extra touch of glamour.

small desks — The natural mango wood Lottie dressing table with stool, £549, Atkin and Thyme has an elliptical shape, which makes it a great ergonomic design for any bedroom size, and statement legs and handles in a stylish brass finish.

small desks — The Pipel dressing table in natural oak and rattan, £199, from Made, has an integrated basket where you can keep anything from makeup brushes and jewellery to pens and pencils. Simply get ready in the morning, then set up for a full day of work.

Time to go back to school – add the Kiddy tipi desk, £155, Cuckooland, in your kid’s bedroom to create a fun spot for them to do their homework, play and get creative.

Your little one will love the contemporary Battistella Nidi Graphic children’s desk rewritable white with red legs, from £650, Go Modern Furniture, which has an interactive twist – a clever whiteboard top. What’s more, the legs are available in a selection of bright colours.

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