By Evan Ingold & Alyssa Mason
A functional and comfortable office is integral to your overall productivity and well-being. A cramped, disorganized desk makes it difficult to start your workday off on the right foot, even if you’ve already had your morning coffee. You need a desk that fits your style, of course, but more importantly, you need one that suits your needs. Desks with integrated storage and built-in shelving make it easy to stay organized and productive even on your busiest days.
Both L-shaped and compact desks are able to provide the storage you need, but which one you choose can depend on the size and shape of your workspace. Read on to learn about some L-shaped and compact desks that have both great style and storage space.
L-shaped desks are key for those wanting a flexible, ample workspace and are versatile in terms of configuration. An L-shaped desk can be placed in a corner, or a modesty panel can allow it to float in the center of the room for a stylish executive look. The Sutton Executive Desk, for example, has a spacious desktop that allows you to work at any angle and maximizes space for a single or dual monitor setup – all while leaving room for documents, books, and more on the desktop. Its built-in 2-drawer return pedestal provides room for those pesky documents that always seem to find their way to a pile on your desk.
For those needing more storage space, the Air Desk features extensive and convenient integrated storage, including four drawers and two cabinets, each of which houses two shelves. With this storage solution, you will likely not need a separate filing credenza, making your office setup functional and efficient.
Wire management is another key concern for those who have multiple monitors, phones, printers, and more. For an effective way to hide cables, a CPU, and even conceal a printer, the Corridor L-shaped Desk by BDI has a clever, subtle space-saving design. The desktop and modesty panel contain cable routing channels that keep the desktop clutter free. Within the cabinet, the shelves are adjustable to accommodate room for a printer or compact document shredder, and the louvered doors allow for air flow to keep technology ventilated.
If you need to completely customize your office configuration, the Lunada collection has different sizes of desks and returns available in durable white, wenge, and grey melamine with steel frames. Start with a 55″, 66″ or 71″ Lunada desk or a left-or right-facing Lunada crescent desk and pair with the matching return to create your own L-shaped office setup. To integrate storage, tuck a Lunada mobile pedestal underneath the return and combine various Lunada storage units to fully maximize your space. The Vili collection allows for similar flexibility and comes with a modesty panel on the desks, along with either walnut or grey melamine finishes.
Easy storage solutions are especially important in smaller spaces. And you don’t have to sacrifice style, either – a compact desk like the Adrian has all the sophistication of an executive desk, with an asymmetrical desktop and chrome leg that make it a truly contemporary piece. A mid-century-inspired design like the Hudson can suit more traditional spaces and features two drawers and an open compartment to keep the essentials close at hand. Compact desks also make it easy to change up the layout of your office, encourage less clutter, and can fit into non-traditional office spaces like bedrooms or living rooms if needed.
With any of these desks, you’ll be able to start your workday excited to get organized and eager to be productive. Copenhagen has desks of all types to suit your needs, so even if these styles don’t seem quite right for you, there’s plenty to choose from. Contact us or visit a Copenhagen location today to get more recommendations and advice.