Home Office Desks That are Perfect for Small Spaces

With a shift to work-from-home happening, a super functional home office is the need of the hour. Whether you’re a student trying to complete your assignments at the last-minute or a working professional trying to figure out this whole work-from-home situation, there’s nothing like a well-designed home office to put you in the zone. 

We’ve picked out the best-of-the-best compact desks from our favorite websites so you don’t have to spend all that time looking for the perfect one! Whether you are adding in a desk to a bedroom, small living nook or other creative areas, these desks are the perfect options for small spaces.

Mid-Century Mini Desk from West Elm 

The mini version of West Elm’s bestselling Mid-Century desk is exactly what your home office design needs right now! This small, but sturdy wooden desk is made with sustainably sourced wood. It looks great propped up against the wall or even as the centerpiece in a small home office.

Sawyer White Desk from Crate and Barrel

If you’ve got a small-space problem, we have a space-saving home office design solution! These super sleek, modern desks are the perfect addition to any room, just prop it up against a wall and you’re good. It comes with multiple shelves for storage and a clean surface for you to get in the zone!

Cory Folding Desk from Urban Outfitters

Classic and compact, this wooden desk comes with an x base that easily folds away when not in use and folds right back out when you’re ready to get to work! It comes with a shelf to store your get-to-work essentials and a pull-out drawer, too! Talk about a small home office decor solution. 

Ladder Shelf Desk from West Elm

Made for small home office layouts, this super functional piece has multiple storage shelves and a compact desk to boot! It fits just about anywhere, you’ll never have to worry about space again with this one!

Highland Wall Desk  Pottery Barn

Another multi-functional space saver, this one’s a no-brainer too! Made with solid ash, spruce, and oak veneer, complete with water-based finishes for minimal chemical emissions. It’s detailed with sleek metal drawer pulls giving it that elevated, luxurious look.

Industrial Storage Mini Desk from West Elm

Made from richly grained solid mango wood, this compact desk lets you take a little bit of summer into the rest of the year. This is your soon-to-be favorite creative corner for writing, reading, answering emails, or planning a productive day!

Covert Floating Desk from Crate and Barrel

True to its name, this wall-mounted desk hides its multi-functionality behind beautifully grained oak veneer and grey-tinted drawers. A great solution for space constraints, the cabinet door pulls down to create a compact work surface while a small section on the side offers storage. Bonus: it’s on discount right now! 

Delaney 34″ Marble Wall Desk from Pottery Barn

The older, more sophisticated sister of the Highland Wall Desk, this one comes with ample workstation area along with 3 shelves for extra storage. Its marble shelves and brass framework this statement piece an added edge of luxury.

Stairway Black Desk from Cb2

Minimalism is the way to go, especially when you’re short on room. This particular piece is the shorter version of most ladder desks. It comes with a work surface and an additional shelf for storage. Now that’s a fully functional home office packaged into one versatile desk!

Mateo Rustic Desk with Drawer from Pottery Barn

This classic now comes in a size that works for all! Its weathered and distressed finish with rough-sawn detailing and a Salvaged black wash adds warmth and character to your space. It comes with a spacious drawer to store all your work-from-home essentials.

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