Modern Desks

Why We Love Modern Desks

Modern desks help you get the job done in a functional yet fashionable manner. A stylish desk is the perfect companion to any work space and is relatively easy to incorporate into your existing furniture layout. From handmade wood desks exuding high quality and luxurious design to contemporary computer desks to give your laptop a home it needs and small desks for compact offices or urban locations, there is a desk just waiting to meet your space.

Where Modern Desks Work Best

A modern desk finds its home anywhere a flat work surface is needed. That could be in the living room helping to keep things organized in a space that is highly trafficked and can easily become cluttered. Or, in the kitchen where counter space may not be available, consider a desk to help store recipes and common kitchen items. A contemporary desk is almost a necessity to the office and if space is limited anywhere in the home, you may appreciate a compact, wall-mounted desk. Most of the desks found in this assortment offer plentiful storage, however you will find many sleek and thin desks that may better suit your aesthetic. With any desk you choose, you'll be sure to appreciate its style and the functional work space it offers.

A Desk For Every Decorative Style

From traditional, naturally finished wood choices to contemporary stainless steel options, you'll have no problem finding the right desk to introduce into your living room or office. Copeland Furniture is a go-to choice for accomplishing a good looking wood aesthetic. Copeland also offers other handcrafted wood furniture to make furnishing your entire home with the same style an easy option. Blu Dot's selection of desks are the perfect fit for contemporary office spaces and you'll also like them for their helpful storage. For mid-century and retro-inspired rooms, look to a desk from Gus Modern and check out Vitra for a classic look and feel. Finally, if its a modern wall desk you need, BDI Furniture has a wide variety of well-designed options.

How to Choose the Best Desk

Introducing any piece of contemporary furniture to your home requires paying careful attention to its size. First, measure the area of your room where you plan to position the desk. There are options that offer extended storage to those that are really compact, making it a priority to make certain your area can properly accommodate the desk you choose. Remember common sizing dimensions like height, width, depth and length. If you opt for a wall desk, be sure you have space and the structure to mount a heavy piece of furniture to the wall. After a size and style is chosen, you can then refine your options by the finishes and design features that fit best in your home. If you have any questions about the desks featured here, please call our furniture experts at 877.445.4486.

Other Considerations

With a well-chosen desk in place, it's time to consider your other furniture needs to adequately fill the space. Of course, you'll need a place to sit and will want to see the offering of modern chairs including side chairs, armchairs and task chairs. Similar to a well-designed desk, just the right chair is a necessity to accomplishing a task at hand. Turn to the collection of office furniture if you are re-decorating your home office or work space specifically. Last, but certainly not least, outfit your new desk and give yourself plenty of illumination with a stylish desk lamp.