The Best Type of Desks for a Small Room

Whether you’re working remotely from home or in a commercial office in the city, finding the right desk for your small room can be a challenge, but it’s not impossible.

By choosing the right desk, even the smallest room can be transformed into a comfortable, organised, and productive workspace. And lucky for you, we’re here to help!

In this guide, we’ll explore the best types of desks designed specifically for small spaces, helping you maximise every inch of your room without compromising on comfort or design. 

The 6 best types of desks for a small room include:

1. Micro/ Compact Desks

Micro, also known as compact desks, are an excellent choice for small rooms as their minimal footprints means they can fit easily into tight corners, alcoves, or narrow areas without taking up too much valuable floor space.

Many micro desks out there on the market feature storage solutions like built-in shelves or drawers, helping to keep the workspace organised, and some even feature foldable or extendable elements.

Compact desks are also often more affordable than larger models, making them a cost-effective option if you're on a budget. 

At Friska Desks we stock a range of quality micro desks, including the popular Stockholm Small Standing Desk at just 100cm x 60cm, small enough to squeeze into tight spots.

2. Folding Desks

Folding desks are those that can be easily ‘folded’ (duh) away once it’s been used. Their hinge mechanism allows the top surface to be folded down, allowing the desk to be stored flat or compactly against a wall when not in use.

Folding desks come in various designs and sizes, from simple tabletops to more complex structures with integrated storage.

In living or office areas with little space, such as in a flat or small home, every inch counts. This is why desks that can be folded up and stored away are a popular favourite as they provide a workspace when needed, but can also be easily tucked away and hidden.

3. Corner Desks

Another type of desk that makes use of valuable floor space is a corner desk, which is designed as an ‘L shape’, to fit into the corner of a room. Being designed in this way allows them to take up less space than a usual triangle desk, and takes advantage of otherwise underutilised corners.

We offer a range of premium corner desks here at Friska Desks, available in a range of sizes, colours and customisable extras to make your corner desk uniquely yours. If you need some help choosing the perfect one for you, feel free to give our experts a call on 020 8064 0600.

4. Standing Desks

It wouldn’t be a Friska blog without boasting about the benefits of standing desks. 

Just in case you live under a rock, a standing desk is one which allows you to switch from a sitting to standing position thanks to a manual or electric adjustment. You can learn more about electric vs manual standing desks here.

Standing desks have become incredibly popular during recent times due to their mental and physical benefits, such as promoting better posture, boosted focus and even weight loss. But the benefits don’t end there.

In comparison to traditional desks, they also make better use of vertical space, which is often underutilised, especially in small rooms.

Many standing desks on the market also come with built-in cable management systems, keeping wires and cords in one place and organised, further reducing the appearance of clutter and maintaining a clear look in a small area.

5. Storage Desks

Talking of storage, you can also find desks with built-in storage solutions such as drawers or shelves, designed to provide not only a place to work, but also a place to organise and store office supplies, paperwork, books, and other necessary office items.

Storage desks are ideal for small spaces as they eliminate the need for additional furniture to hold your items, like filing cabinets or bookshelves, saving valuable floor spaces.

6. Wall-Mounted Desks

Last but not least, we have wall-mounted desks.

While not as common as some of the types above, wall-mounted desks are another great type of desk for small spaces. Just as the name suggests, this type of desk, you guessed it, is attached directly to the wall, rather than standing on the floor like normal desks.

As they’re attached directly to the wall, these desks will naturally free up floor space, making the room feel larger and less cluttered by removing the need for legs or a base.

Having this type of desk also makes it much easier to clean the floor beneath them, which can be a huge benefit in small spaces (and for those who love to clean!).