PublishedMar 25, 2026 6:00 PM EDT
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Home officeswere once a jumble of bulky IBM monitors, printers, scanners, and fax machines. Often relegated to the smallestspare bedroom, the setup looked more like a frightening server room, complete with wires snaking everywhere and bulky black leather office chairs that looked awful (but were great for posture!). That was then.
Today, laptops slip into most handbags, and people work remotely more than ever. The once-ubiquitous dedicated workspace has been replaced by our beds, kitchen islands, and sofas. But just because square footage is at a premium doesn’t mean you can’t have a designated spot to tackle your to-do list. Compact, multipurpose furniture can tuck into all kinds of corners across our apartments. Have a wide entryway? Turn your console into a makeshift HQ. No room for a vanity, a dresser,andadesk? Find a three-in-one piece. Here are a few options for every room.
For the Entryway
Your entrance hall may not be the most obvious spot for an office, but if you can fit a console, chances are there’s room for a desk. Swap your existing piece for a narrow, leggy unit, then slide a stool underneath. A discreet drawer can hold all your essentials—wireless mouse and keyboard, pens, notebooks—when not in use.
For the Bedroom
Go for a triple threat: A piece with at least one drawer for hair tools and beauty products (or even for extra clothes), a mirror built right in (or a low profile so you can hang one above), and, of course, a clear surface for meeting those deadlines.
For the Living Room
A desk in the living room can feel bulky and disruptive. But what if it were part of your vertical storage?Swapa bookcase for one with an integrated workstation. It’ll blend seamlessly into your decor and you can easily swap your MacBook for a flower arrangement when guests come over.
For the Dining Room
Whether you have a dining room or just a breakfast nook, these designs can double as regular tables for entertaining (or just scarfing down cereal).
For the Kitchen
Kitchens aren’t typically known for having tons of extra square footage to play with, but if you have one empty wall, you can squeeze in a workspace. These barely-there wall-mounted desks fold up in seconds and store writing utensils, envelopes, and even a small collection of cookbooks. Mount one at counter height, add a stool, and you’ve also got yourself a makeshift breakfast bar.
Explore more clever small-space tips:11 Desks That’ll Turn the Tiniest Space Into a Hard-Working OfficeThere Are Hidden Depths to This 120-Square-Foot Kitchen Reno15 Sleeper Sofas Made for Tight Quarters
Gabrielle Savoie
Writer/Editor
Gabrielle is most often found digging through 1stdibs in search ofTobia Scarpa sofas, hunting down the newest cool hotels, or singing the praises ofArt Nouveau. She spends an inordinate amount of time poring over real estate floor plans and listening to podcasts. In her free time, you’ll likely find her bouncing on a trampoline at Fithouse, snacking on crudo at the latest cocktail bar, antiquing for French silverware, or dogsitting for anyone who asks—yes, even you.
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