Make Space For a Corner Desk

A desk is essential for your at-home office. Instead of a standard, rectangular desk in the middle of the room, consider a corner desk. Its curved or L-shaped design fits neatly into a corner, freeing up valuable space that can be used for other furniture. These desks may look petite but they often have more surface than expected.

Find the Right Size

A desk needs to provide enough storage to meet your daily needs. Whether you work entirely from home or only need a desk occasionally to work on bills, you must first determine how much storage is needed.

• Simple corner desks fit anywhere. These desks feature a wraparound work surface to hold your computer, printer, papers and more. These desks often are designed to work with other modular components so you can add shelving as you need.
• Lightweight desks only need a couple of cubbies or drawers to get stuff done. Keep pens, papers and other accessories in their place.
• For larger rooms, choose a desk with double cubbies or a pedestal with multiple drawers. This makes space for a big computer monitor or printer.

Get More Storage Space

Many of these furniture pieces work with other modular components. Start with a corner desk or L-shaped desk. Then add storage pieces as you need them. You can add towers, hutches and ladder shelves to build an entire wall unit. Here are a few tips for choosing open shelves:

• Look for shelving that matches other finishes in your room.
• Add a hutch to any desk to maximize space and add provide extra storage for books, papers and mementos.
• Modular wall sets take your library collection to the next level. These tall storage cabinets feature open and closed shelving that lets you easily store and display books, essentials, collectibles and more.

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