Desks – our pick of the best
Looking for a desk for your home office? Invest in a stylish new desk and start work with a smile on your face.
Make your working day a pleasure with our pick of this season's must have stylish desk designs. Whether you're looking for sleek designs perfectly proportioned for tablets and laptops, or are in need of something rustic and vintage for a country pile. We've picked out some of our favourite designs to suit all your home office needs. Surf the net or get paperwork sorted from one of these great desk designs.
1. Grid Desk
Specifications
To build this eye-catching desk, you sit the empty frame on its side, then slot the metal boxes down in an arrangement of your choice. Fit the colourful boards wherever you need a flat surface for storage, or a laptop for example. Designed by Ying Chang, the MADE Emerging Talent Award winner 2014.
2. Tennessee American Oak Writing Desk
Specifications
The blonde, smooth and totally stunning oak desk area is further enhanced by three useful drawers, and cast iron legs. Oak. Cast Iron.
Tennessee American Oak Writing Desk, £1126, Artisanti
3. Alphason Saratoga Desk
Specifications
This desk has a contemporary two-tone finish with rich walnut effect and glossy black glass, plus chrome handles. It features a range of versatile storage options including a printer shelf, keyboard tray and storage compartments. Solid MDF frame.
Alphason Saratoga Desk, £560, Debenhams
4. Sienna Writing Desk
Specifications
Influenced by Parisian charm and glamour, this stylish writing desk, made from weathered oak, will remind you of bygone times. Weathered Oak.
Sienna Writing Desk, £649, Feather and Black
5. Aldsworth Studio Table
Specifications
With its robust design and light industrial top, it can make itself useful for all sorts of tasks and its clean lines will ensure that your space always looks neat and tidy. Fir and Zinc.
Aldsworth Studio Table, £500, Garden Trading
6. Why Wood Desk
Specifications
The Scandi-themed desk features four drawers with white fronts for striking visual appeal and handy storage. It is made from solid oak, oak veneers and an HPL top for a natural look and durability. Solid oak, oak veneer, HPL top.
Why Wood Desk, £799, John Lewis
7. Garrat Chestnut Desk
Specifications
This desk has been crafted from solid birch and stained to show the natural beauty of the wood grain. Solid birch. Antiqued brass effect knobs, handles and fittings.
Garrat Chestnut Desk, £805, Laura Ashley
8. Innova Desk
Specifications
The drawer fronts and cupboard door have a recessed design that negates the need for handles, ensuring there is nothing to detract from the modern design, while easy-glide metal runners give the drawers a smooth, friction-free action.
Innova Desk, £239, Littlewoods
9. Pompidou Desk
Specifications
Made from toughened glass, its opaque appearance makes it ideal for a traditional and small home office where space is an issue. Toughened glass top. Tubular metal frame.
10. Cato White Desk
Specifications
The compact Cato white desk is perfect for smaller spaces. A contemporary design with elegant, slimline legs, it has a useful storage shelf for paperwork. Easy to assemble and also available in red, the desk can also be used as a dressing table or console table.
Cato White Desk, £125, Habitat
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Jennifer is the Deputy Editor (Digital) for Homes & Gardens online. Prior to her current position, she completed various short courses a KLC Design School, and wrote across sister brands Ideal Home, LivingEtc, 25 Beautiful Homes, Country Homes & Interiors, and Style at Home.
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