The Best Home Office Desks to Make Your Workspace Actually Workable

Is your home office desk more of a “home office desk that’s really just half of my coffee table, or, sorry, my couch”? Well, hate to break it to you: a good portion of us aren’t going back to the office anytime soon. So it might be time to invest in a dedicated, spruced up workspace. Your back will thank you.

But what is the best home office desk for you? Small space dwellers, opt for a vertical and versatile desk that can sneak into any corner of your bedroom, living room, or studio. (Crate and Barrel’s Helsing desk is one option that will do the trick, which this writer actually owned, then sold on Craigslist pre-pandemic because she was like “honestly, I never use it,” and now is crippled with regret!)

If you’re thinking about finally writing that novel, perhaps a gilded writing desk from One Kings Lane will inspire you—or, at the very least, just be nice to look at.

Now, if you’re asking yourself—Hundreds of dollars for a desk? In this economy? We hear you—and go for Novogratz’s simple, affordable computer desk.

Below, the 12 best home office desks to peruse and, hopefully, use. (Also need a chair to go with it? We have recommendations for that too.)