Corner Desks

4 Ways to Decorate Your Home Office with a Corner Desk

If there is one thing we know about home office desks, it’s that you can never have too much tabletop space. Corner desks are great for furnishing a home office because they give you all the space you need to work on your computer and other home projects. Whether you need a multipurpose desk or you just like to spread out while you work, corner desks are a great option. Below are our top tips for decorating our home office with a corner desk and advice on how to make this type of table work in almost any space.

Keep it light and open.

To balance the weight and stateliness of a corner desk, place it beneath bright and open windows. If you love to stare out from your desk, but can’t stand the afternoon screen glare, then add curtains, blinds or even automatic shades. For smaller rooms with a corner desk, consider lining the desk up along the wall and window, as it’ll give you more room for a seating area or other office furniture. And if you want to dramatically reduce the visual weight of this furniture piece, then consider using a white small corner desk.

Add shelving to maximize storage space.

Whether you’re furnishing your home office with a corner desk with shelves or not, you can never go wrong with a little extra storage space. If your l-shaped desk runs along two walls, then consider adding shelves 4-5’ above to display your favorite pictures, books or awards. Make sure to vary the height of the objects on each shelf to create a bit of visual interest and draw the eye along to each special object.

Take a chance on a different kind of office chair.

Corner desks for home use are typically best suited for large rooms, so chances are you have a little extra space to experiment with a non-traditional office chair. If you’re tired of the standard rolling chair with your corner desk, then consider adding a plush accent chair with or without arms. Accent chairs come in so many different colors, shapes and sizes — making them the perfect option for a home office with a built-in or portable corner desk.

Accent with natural, calming materials.

You don’t need a green thumb to add a little bit of calming greenery to your home office. Silk plants are a great option if you’re afraid of killing your office plants. By decorating with a corner desk with shelves, you’ll have plenty of space to add a touch of green. Find low-light live plants or silk plants to add to each shelf or on the extended tabletop.

Regardless of which corner desk you choose to decorate with, don’t forget to measure the width, depth and height before making your final selection. By planning out the dimensions of your space beforehand, you’re sure to get the right desk to furnish your home office.