Sometimes, it can be frustrating to manage laptop and paperwork on the couch or on the dining table. Let’s face it, it’s neither comfortable or really efficient to work this way. And I don’t even mention the case when you have children (hello nightmare). Do you feel you don’t have any other choice ? You’re missing space ? Missing money ? Before settling on this situation, take a look at this list of 15 desks inspiration and I’m sure it will show you some possibilities you didn’t think about.

Hanging desk

+ can easily be folded against the wall

-  at least 3 point of fixation in the wall

Hang Desk by Trimm Copenhagen

Buy the legs, make the desk

+ can change anything you want into a desk

- limitation for size, supported weight and thickness of the board

Large Tiptoe leg by Tiptoe

Rack and pinions

+ infinite combinations

- a very specific style, not suited to everyone

Faithful ikea

+ easy to find

- easy to find (not original)

Lisabo by Ikea

Drawers shelf desk

+ compact WITH storage

- very limited comfort, only suitable for short station

2 in 1 desk

+ smart solution for small spaces

- DIY

Board desk

+ customizable and cheap

- the place should be chosen carefully to look nice

String system desk

+ modulable with lot of accessories

- design icon i.e. quite expensive

DIY square desk

+ made to measure

- you have to decide everything (place, size, material,...)

Vintage desk

+ give a function to an old table

- dimensions are not always ideal for work

Simple desk

+ a design you can DIY (fabrication files for your local maker freely available here)

- classic shape

Olivia by Joni Steiner for Opendesk

Leaning desk

+ foldable

- small dimensions are limiting to the use of a laptop only

Appunto by Eno Studio

Leaning and shelves desk

+ desk and storage with a limited footprint

- visually bulky in a small space

Corner desk

+ optimize an unused corner of the space

- short station only, it's not enjoyable to stay in a corner for too long

Bracket desk

+ easy and cheap

- Choice of brackets and board should be done carefully to get a nice style

15 desks inspiration only for your home ! They won't be all suitable for your situation depending of your needs but, hopefully, it gives you a glimpse at some possibilities.

For more ideas, you can even take a look at my "Workspace" Board on Pinterest. 

Don't forget to tell me which is your chosen one in the comment below, I would love to discover your choice.

Have a wonderful day !

Emilie