Minimalist desks have become quite popular recently — whether you're short on footage and are in need of a compact workspace, or you just find yourself more productive when working from a simple, clean surface. Plus, streamlined desks could even encourage you to keep your office more organized and tidy, since a single drawer allows you to stow papers, pens, and supplies without hoarding unnecessary items.
Below, 12 minimalist desks with smaller footprints that offer a decluttered workspace for better focus.
This ladder desk offers functionality for small spaces, thanks to the space-saving desktop and additional shelves for barely-there storage. The iron frame and matte grey finish fit seamlessly with your current decor.
With a clean, unobstructed surface — so you can get down to work without distractions — this gorgeous desk is propped on four angular legs and features two pull-out drawers for concealing paperwork and office supplies.
Perfect for city-dwelling apartments, this small-scale, wooden desk boasts a pencil drawer (that can be assembled either on the right or left hand side) to keep things tidy.
Whether you're working from home or need a large surface space for DIY crafting, this minimalist desk is the ultimate workspace. The multi-compartment storage drawer helps organize your accessories, while the back storage compartment hides and manages cords.
The Simbly doubles as both a desk and kitchen table, is easy to assemble, and is made from sustainably harvested wood. Also nice: One tree is planted for every table sold through the non-profit One Tree Planted.
Inspired by '70s Italian villas, this soft, honey-colored desk delivers on style and function. Made from rattan caning, bohemian lovers will adore this for their minimalist office.
With a streamlined silhouette, this ivory wood desk has pretty lucite and brass accents to put a glamorous spin on minimalism. Stash your desk supplies in the two spacious drawers, so you have a clean tabletop to work from.
Made of powder-coated steel, this metal desk has ample space for your laptop, a lamp, and plant, and an open shelf for neatly storing books and office accessories.
Say goodbye to clutter with this walnut desk. The slim design accommodates small spaces, and the two discreet storage compartments help maximize your surface area so you stay organized and productive.
Completely customizable, you can adjust the height on this chic desk — so it can double as a desk for you and your children — and arrange the moveable storage boxes to suit your needs.
Nail the Scandinavian aesthetic with this minimalist writing desk. The antique-looking wood desktop provides plenty of space for projects, while the openwork metal frame offers room for storage bins and baskets.
Combining midcentury and minimalist design, this desk is crafted with a single-drawer desktop, an open cubby for organizing office essentials, and sleek, tapered legs that are easily screwed into place (no tools necessary).
Susan Brickell is a New York-based writer and editor obsessed with cozy jungalow spaces, chic athleisure, and the newest skincare trends.