| One nice thing about a corner desk is that it can be as | | | | have more space with which to work. If this is the |
| small or big as you like. It is truly a versatile piece of | | | | case, then a side extension on one or both sides of a |
| furniture. Lets take a look at the basic corner desk and | | | | corner desk really allows you to be organized with |
| see how it can be adapted to many uses. | | | | plenty of room for both computer and long hand work. |
| First, when you are starting off in life, you simply may | | | | Now, the corner desks first mentioned above often sit |
| not have very much room. So starting out with a very | | | | in the corner and have a triangular shape. Some of |
| basic corner desk is a great option. This design is small | | | | these larger corner desks can have the same |
| and compact. It sits in the corner with no side | | | | triangular shape and have extension coming off of that |
| extensions. Many do extend up, kind of like a hutch, to | | | | work area, or it can be more "L" shaped and fit into |
| provide more storage space on shelves or sometimes | | | | the corner. One nice thing about the "L" shaped desk is |
| small cabinets. Many of this style have slide out | | | | that it is easy to swivel from one work area to the |
| keyboard shelves, as well as a lower shelf for a CPU. | | | | other, so you can easily do computer work and then |
| This style is sometimes referred to as a tower, and it | | | | turn to do book work. Almost all of this style that I |
| is amazing some of the ingenuity put into their design | | | | have seen also have drawers, shelves or cabinets |
| to get the most amount of use out of a very compact | | | | near both ends of the "L". |
| desk. Most of this style that I have seen are made of | | | | For many, the "L" shaped corner desk may provide |
| metal or metal and wood combinations, so they often | | | | everything they need, but if you do need more space, |
| have a more modern, stylish look. | | | | you can add an optional hutch to many desk designs. |
| Perhaps you have a bit of room along either one or | | | | This allows you to take advantage of vertical space, |
| both walls, but not enough for a full side extension. A | | | | which can be very handy if you have a lot of books or |
| great option then is one or two side pedestals or | | | | other items to access while working. I have seen single |
| cabinets. These usually only make the desk about 2 | | | | hutches that just extend along one wall, or you can |
| feet bigger in either direction but provide a lot more | | | | sometimes find desks that have corner hutches that |
| work space. The top surface is perfect for a printer, | | | | extend along both walls. |
| keeping frequently accessed files, office supplies or | | | | If you really need a lot of work space, you can get |
| books, or just as extra workspace. The bottom part | | | | one more extension on some models, essentially giving |
| of the pedestal can come with shelves, a filing drawer | | | | you a "U" shaped desk. This style is used by many |
| or a small cabinet or combination of these options. So, | | | | businesses in their cubbies. |
| if you have just a little bit of extra space, you can | | | | So, as you can see, a corner desk can suit most |
| really get a lot more usability and storage in your | | | | anybody in any phase of life, regardless of whether |
| corner desk than just a tower. | | | | you have very limited or a lot of space to work. |
| Of course, you may be more established in life and | | | | |