Western Living Magazine
Reimagine Remodelling with Kitchen Canvas
Protected: Merit Kitchens: Urban Cool Meets West Coast Warmth
Finalists Announced: HAVAN Professionals Inspire
Recipe: Easy Peanut Noodles with Chicken and Veggies
One of BC’s Best Wineries Is Having a Bonkers Sale
Recipe: Balsamic Strawberry Sponge Cake from Oh Sweet Day
I Had the Best Nap of My Life in an Anti-Gravity Pod
Editors’ Picks: The Best Trips We Took in 2022
Victoria Might Just Be the Perfect Pre-New Year’s Getaway
The Future of Beauty: How One Medical Aesthetics Clinic is Changing the Game
Trending Now: The Best New Furniture and Homewares for Spring
Sleep Tight, Whatever Your Size: This Mattress Company Embraces All Body Types
Designers of the Year 2023: These Are Your Fashion Design Judges
Designers of the Year 2023: Introducing Our Furniture Design Category Judges
Designers of the Year 2023: Meet Your Maker Judges
Smartly designed desks to help you build a home office without sacrificing space.
Moving is supposed to be one of the most stressful experiences in a person’s life, but as I count down the days until I get access to my new space (one month to go!), I’m focusing less on the hassles of booking movers and sourcing boxes and figuring out how exactly to sneak out of the apartment without paying strata the move-out fee, and more on the opportunity that awaits to redecorate.Specifically, I’m daydreaming about a fresh home office setup. A new floor plan means my current desk—a long, slim table that fits perfectly under our bedroom window now—just won’t work with the wall angles and closet-placement of the new place…so I’ve got a perfect excuse to shop for an alternative. On the hunt for a compact desk that can work tucked into a living room nook, I’ve uncovered some serious gems. Now, my biggest stress is actually figuring out which one to choose.
The Sergio desk ($299) from Structube features angled mid-century-modern-inspired legs, a single drawer and a fresh white tabletop that’s deep enough to accommodate a keyboard but shallow enough (less than 24 inches) to leave some breathing room. structube.com
In a small space, visual flow is everything—which is why acrylic and glass pieces are great additions, adding function without any visual weight. This Peekaboo acrylic console from Cb2 ($899) would create an unobtrusive workspace with a contemporary edge. cb2.com
The Stockholm desk (because there are so many customization options, price is available on request only) from Resource Furniture mounts directly onto the wall. Float on. resourcefurniture.com
The vibrant orange finish isn’t for everyone, but if you don’t mind a hit of colour, Ikea’s PS 2014 Secretary desk ($249) is a dream; when you’re done with your emails for the day, just fold up the door to tuck your computer out of sight. ikea.ca
The marble top and teak finish make the West Elm Penelope Mini desk ($420) both on-trend and timeless, but it’s the compact shape (which still manages to fit a deep drawer) that makes this one a perfect fit for the modern condo. westelm.com
Are you over 18 years of age?