The best desks for working from home

Working from home is always easier when you have a dedicated workspace. This means finding the perfect desk can make all the difference.

When working from home, it can be tempting to stay in bed for as long as you can, lounge in your PJs and work somewhere comfortable like on the sofa or in bed. However, it doesn’t take long to realise that these options really affect your concentration and productivity – as well as make it hard to separate work and home.

You may be alright for a couple of days but sitting on your sofa hunched over your laptop trying to concentrate on office tasks soon becomes more and more difficult. Sooner or later, what seemed like a great setup to start with becomes increasingly uncomfortable and unmaintainable.

This is why more and more people are setting up home offices or creating a workspace at home.

Having a dedicated desk helps ensure you’re working comfortably, provides you with the storage you need and keeps you focused – even if you do have Friends re-runs on in the background. This doesn’t mean you need to spend a fortune on office furniture though, as your work area can simply be the perfect desk.

To help ensure you are able to work from home in comfort, be as productive as possible and switch off at the end of your workday, we’ve gathered some of our best, most affordable desks together so you can easily find the solution that is ideal for you.

Home Work Rectangular Cantilever Desk

This is the most compact desk we have, which makes it perfect if you’re low on space but need a desk to make working from home easier.

Part of our Home Work range, which has been designed with home offices in mind, the Home Work Rectangular Cantilever Desk is narrower than average office desks. Wit a depth of 600ml rather than 800ml, it is suited to fitting in smaller gaps and being added to multiuse rooms in order to create a compact home office.

The stylish white finish and stylish cantilever legs mean it will fit with most modern furniture while the fact that it is available from as little as £89 with free Next Day Delivery ensures it won’t break the bank!

Carbon Rectangular Panel End Desk

Some things are seen as a classic for a reason, such as the panel end desk. This traditional style of office desk is hard-wearing, looks good and suits most people’s needs, making our Carbon Rectangular Panel End Desk a great option for you.

The desk features a stylish black finish that is sure to look good anywhere in your home. It comes with panel legs to ensure it is nice and sturdy and you can choose from five different widths – taking you from an 800mm x 800mm square right up to a long desk for those who require more space.

It comes with free Standard Delivery and is available from under £95. As with all of our desks, it also has a 10-year guarantee so you know it’s built to last.

Black Valoir Cantilever Desk with Single Pedestal

Although it’s important to ensure you have a large enough work surface when choosing a desk, you also need to factor in other consideration – such as storage.

Choosing a desk with storage can help you keep any work or equipment organised so you can maintain a tidy workspace – as well as put all your work stuff away at the end of the day.

Our Black Valoir Cantilever Desk with Single Pedestal provides you with a desk and attached storage in the form of an under-desk pedestal. Coming with two drawers, it’s perfect for files or anything else you need on a daily basis. Even better, you can match the storage to the rest of your decor by choosing from seven colourful finishes.

Choose from four different sizes and enjoy free delivery.

Carbon Goalpost Leg Rectangular Desk

Sometimes, a simple black, white or woodgrain desk doesn’t quite cut it. If you want a desk that looks a little bit different and has a chic touch, our Carbon Goalpost Leg Rectangular Desk could be just what you’re looking for.

The desk comes in a choice of three elegant finishes so you can perfectly match your desk to your decor. It’s also available in two sizes, giving you some flexibility.

On top of these features, this desk is perfect if you need to create a back-to-back setup with two desks. The back of the desk is shaped to allow for cable management whether it is pushed against a wall or against a matching desk.

Home Work Cantilever Desk with Single Drawer and Open Upper Storage

If you’re setting up your desk in a multi-use room, such as your bedroom or the lounge, you may find that you don’t have enough or the right kind of storage to hand. This is why we designed our Home Work Cantilever Desk with Single Drawer and Open Upper Storage.

As well as providing a compact workspace, the desk effectively gives you an entire office in a small area. It comes with a drawer that you can personalise by choosing from six different colours, as well as attached upper shelving so you can keep everything work-related together.

This desk is great whether you’re working from home or you want to create a study area in your child’s bedroom. Even better, it comes with free Next Day Delivery so you can be ready to start working in no time at all.

Woodgrain Valoir Cantilever Wave Desk

When looking for a desk that suitable for working from home and that fits in the space you have available, you might find that you need to compromise on the size of your workspace. You may have a larger desk in the office but be unable to match it at home.

While this may mean you need a smaller desk at home, it doesn’t mean that you can’t have a larger desk top. Our Woodgrain Valoir Cantilever Wave Desk comes in four sizes so you can be sure it fits but the desk top has a wave design, giving you a bit more space.

This design is perfect if you need to put your computer tower on top of the desk or if you need extra space for various tasks. The desk comes in a choice of two woodgrain finishes and free Standard Delivery.

White Valoir Cantilever Corner Desk

If you want to make the best use of the space you have available, it may be that a rectangular desk isn’t the best option. Corner desks can provide extra workspace while also fitting into slightly more awkward spaces.

Our White Valoir Cantilever Corner Desk is a great choice if you need more space, only have a corner of the room to turn into an office or if you need multiple screens. The style provides apple work surface while there is also plenty of room under the desk for storage.

You’ll also find that this corner workstation had three cable management ports, so you can still keep your desk looking tidy even if you have a lot of computer equipment on it.

Choose from three different sizes and left or right-hand orientation to ensure it works in your space.

Working from home essentials

Of course, a desk is just the start of what you need when working from home. There are a number of other essentials that will ensure you can work comfortably and productively.

An ergonomic office chair is just as important as the right desk, especially if you are spending a lot of time working. Teaming a great desk with a comfortable chair will ensure you don’t get tempted to sneak back to the sofa.

You may also need extra office storage, especially if you are creating a full home office. While household storage items can be used, things like filing cabinets and under-desk storage will make life much easier. You can even use desk-high storage options to extend your desk top if you find you need more room.

Whatever desk or other home office essentials you need, we’re here to help you find what works for you. If you have any questions about our products, 10-year guarantee, delivery or anything else, our expert customer service team is on-hand. You can email them at help@bluespotfurniture.co.uk, start a live chat or give them a call on 0800 8044 760.