7 Space Saving Desk Ideas for Your Small Home Office

Our large single-family home has plenty of spare bedrooms. So using one as a home office, still leaves us plenty of guest space. But we're downsizing to a small condo, so our home office has to do double duty. If you find yourself in the delightful challenge of fitting your workspace into a snug spot, fear not! We've curated seven space-saving desk ideas that will not only maximize your efficiency but also add a touch of charm to your compact office haven.

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2-Shelf Industrial Wall Mount Ladder

Ladder style desk with 3 wooden shelves against a white wall

This is a really stylish solution for desk that needs to be in a highly visible spot. I love how sleek it is and how you can use the upper shelves as display space. Downside: there's not much storage space and you'll need to watch the clutter. https://amzn.to/3tsf1T0

15-in-1 Home Office Portable Space Saving Workstation Desk

Woman typing on a laptop computer tucked inside a brief case style desk

This is the ultimate work-from-home clutter buster! You can get your job done, then close the lid and put it away. I love how there's a place for just about everything - including your laptop computer, charging cables, pens, pads and files. There's a great magnetic dry erase board for notes and reminder. There's USB-A, and USB-C charging ports and even lightning to make you look better in video meetings. https://amzn.to/3RWOxTi

Murphy Bed Desk with Built-in Charger

3 pictures of a small white desk that converts to a bed, along with a built-in charger

I really like the sleek look of this piece. It would go well in a small dedicated home office or just out in your living space where there's room to fold out for guest sleeping. The attached charger is perfect as you work, but also great for guests to charge their devices while they sleep. https://amzn.to/3NC8PyJ

Fold Down Wall Mounted Laptop Computer Desk

Black wall mounted fold down computer desk with storage shelves

Desks and computers and chairs take up a lot of space and can create a lot of clutter. I love that this desk can fold away when not in use, taking up zero floor space and hiding any desk clutter. https://amzn.to/4ajKebw

Coffee Table with Rising Desktop and Hidden Storage

Two pictures of a brown coffee table, one showing the top lifting up to become a computer desk and revealing storage underneath.

This is perfect if your smaller space doesn't include a dedicated home office. This sleek coffee table can be quickly converted to a computer desk, complete with hidden storage for office supplies. https://amzn.to/48t0uFE

Laptop Bed Tray Desk with LED Light

A bed tray style desk holding a laptop computer, mobile phone and book on a white background

Sometimes I get my best work done when I'm sprawled out on the bed. This bed tray style desk makes that really easy. It comes with lots of places to store things, like your mobile phone, pens and glasses. It even comes with an attached LED light to make you look good on your video conferences. The angle adjusts so you can find the most comfortable working position. https://amzn.to/48wIcU2

Small Foldable Computer Desk

Small computer desk with light wood top and dark metal foldable legs

In a downsized space, furniture often has to do double duty. This could serve as a stylish entry table, a small kitchen island and a computer desk when you need it. I like that it's foldable, so it can tuck away in a closet when not in use. https://amzn.to/3TCChs5