7 nontraditional desks that mean business

While a large, traditional desk may work in some home offices, it might not be what you had in mind for your multipurpose workspace. Especially as computers and tech gadgets have gotten smaller, less is becoming more.
 
We asked four bloggers what their favorite home office desk alternatives are and got some great ideas. Here are 7 nontraditional desk options.
 



I really like the slim profile and flexible design. Built for productivity, simple as that. — Bruno Bornzstein of Curbly 
 

This could be a desk or workspace, but also an entry table or nightstand. It also could easily conceal all the necessities for a home office. — Jess McGurn of Bright Green Door 
 


This is such a classic and perfect spread-your-work-out piece. — Lana Katsaros of Making a House a Home 
 


This is perfect for a hallway or kitchen to hide away all the to-do, like a pop-up office. — Lana Katsaros of Making a House a Home 
 

It’s perfect for a small space. It can easily double as a desk area to get work done right behind your couch, so it’s unsuspecting and multifunctional. Bonus: You can watch TV while you work. — Lana Katsaros of Making a House a Home 
 

If you typically stand more than you sit in your office, a worktable is a great option. It is taller than a traditional desk, approximately counter-height, and you can easily fit a stool underneath. — Liz Fourez of Love Grows Wild 
 


A coffee table with a desk built in! How cool is that? Sit on your comfy couch, turn on a show in the background, and crank away at that project you’ve been meaning to start on. — Sauder’s pick