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