To create a home office you don't need a dedicated workstation, nor do you need to carve out space for a huge desk. What you need is to be savvy about the space you already have: to work with your rooms instead of changing them.

Are corner desks good?

One of the best, space saving tricks you can use is to buy a corner desk. These desks can fit snugly into an awkward corner or nook and look lovely in the process. They are especially good for those who like to spread out their work as they often have a larger surface area than a traditional desk.

Is an L shaped desk the same as a corner desk?

There are two types of corner desk: the 'L-shaped' desk and the 'corner' desk - and both can help you rework your existing space into somewhere you'll love to work.
The first iteration of the corner desk is an L-shaped desk that seats you in the corner of the L so you have work surface on two of the sides. The second version is the inverse of this. It is a desk that fits into a corner, providing a flat edge for you to work against as you face into the corner.

Does IKEA have corner desks?

Instead of selling desks that are designed to be corner desks, IKEA has come up with a few smaller desks that can be mixed, matched and configured to create your ideal work station. We have included one we particularly like in the gallery below, so simply pick the second section and get creative.

All that's left is to buy a stylish home office desk chair and you're ready to get to work!

Corner desks