White Corner Desk

Jessica Zernike | Mar 07, 2021

Whether you live in a smaller space or you just want to make sure that you're using every inch of your home to its best possible advantage, a corner desk may be the answer to your prayers. If you live in a typical square or rectangular environment with 90-degree corners, it can be difficult to use your entire space wisely.

By using a desk that's literally built to slip into your corner nicely without creating dead space, you're taking advantage of your home's layout - and you're giving yourself a roomier feel in the process. If you want your room to feel especially airy and light, a white corner desk is a fantastic option: It'll flesh out your room without feeling dark and heavy.

Interested in purchasing a white corner desk? In order to find one that fits well into your home, you're going to need to remember specific tips as you start your search.

There are different types of corner desks - and you need to pick the one that is best suited to your life. Start by thinking about the activities that you'll complete most often at your desk. Will you be handwriting? Typing? Drawing? Do you need space for a computer? Do you need built-in file storage? Do you prefer to sit while you're at your desk, or would you enjoy an option to stand? The answers to each of these questions will help cater the type of desk that will fit best into your corner, and they'll also streamline your search. It's a good idea to settle on these answers before you start searching.

Based on the above answers, compile a list of the accessories and features you need. A keyboard tray; an adjustable height; built-in cord management or USB slots - often, you'll find that these features aren't necessarily more expensive or hard-to-find, but you do have to realize that you need them and include them specifically in your search.

Do your measurements. If you're purchasing a desk that slots neatly into a corner, there's a good chance that you're doing so for specific space-saving or aesthetic reasons. Using a reliable measuring system, mark out the height, depth and width of your dream desk. If you can, narrow your desk search by those parameters; it'll make your choice a lot easier at the end of the day.

Think about the specific style you'd like to see from your desk. While a desk can usually be seen as a thing of utility, a nicely-styled desk can also offer a lot of beauty to your home. Look around your environment to see if you can discern the types of woods, metals, shapes, and colors you already have in your home. Does a white-toned desk fit in well with your aesthetic? Will it stand out - in a good way?

This chic manufactured-wood option has a small drawer and a small footprint. It’s an excellent choice for tiny spaces or for occasional tasks. It does come with a finished back, so it can stand alone if need be.

This larger executive desk comes with shelving to spare. You can reverse its orientation so you get precisely the fit and feel that you need from it - and it also comes with soft-close drawers, so you don’t have to worry about clipped fingers or loud noises.

Need an expansive desk that fits into a corner nicely? This made-for-computing desk comes with a keyboard tray to make the top of your desk less cluttered. Made of manufactured wood, this piece is easy to care for and will last you for years to come.

For a modern L-shaped corner desk that allows you to take advantage of every inch of your home’s room, this finished-back desk also features farmhouse charm - with cute drawers and shelves that are beautiful and functional. This piece can hold up to 200lbs, and is made of manufactured wood.

For an efficient corner desk, this small one-drawer piece brings storage space to share. With one thin shelf running under its legs and a surprisingly roomy drawer, you can use this white desk for both form and function.

A larger take on a corner desk, this L-shaped credenza allows you to spread out even while you’re using your room to its fullest extent. It comes with drawers, accented ends, and even a little rolling file cabinet in a matching tonal white shade.

Got shelves? If you have this corner desk, you do. This reversible-orientation corner desk makes it easy to take advantage of your space! With multiple shelves on either side, you’ll be able to have all of your books, tools, and tech at your fingertips.

The large amount of table space, the intersecting dowels, the clean-cut look of the solid front - there’s a lot to love about this corner desk! It features a distressed finish for added texture and a finished back, so you have options about where you could stand it if need be.