Corner desks for small rooms and two screens

A corner desk uses the one part of a room that furniture usually ignores. The L shape gives you two surfaces, one for screens and one for writing or a laptop, without pushing the desk into the middle of the floor. It suits box rooms, spare bedrooms and alcoves.

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Buying guide

How to choose a corner desk

Measure both walls from the corner, and note windows, radiators and sockets before choosing.

Size

Most corner desks measure 120 to 160 cm on the long side and 100 to 140 cm on the return, with a depth of 60 to 75 cm. Two monitors need at least 140 cm along one wall. Leave about 90 cm behind the chair so it can swing between the two sides.

Left or right

Check which side the return sits on when you face the main wall. Reversible corner desks can be built either way, which helps if you move house. On a fixed design, the return usually holds the printer or a second screen.

Light and position

Put the screen side at right angles to the window so daylight falls across the desk rather than onto the screen. A lamp on the short side lights paperwork without glare.

Under the corner

The deep inside corner is hard to reach, so keep it for the computer tower, a power strip and a cable tray. A rounded or cut-off inside corner makes it easier to sit in the angle itself and reach both sides.

Frequently asked questions

Why choose a corner desk?

It gives more work surface for the floor space it takes, and keeps two screens, or a screen and paperwork, within reach.

What should I consider when buying a corner desk?

The length of both walls, which side the return goes, where the windows and sockets are, and room for the chair behind.

Is a corner desk good for two monitors?

Yes, if the main side is at least 140 cm wide and 60 cm deep, or if the monitors sit across the corner on a dual arm.