In a home office or office, corner desks find their place in many places. Corner tables are not always huge pieces of furniture with numerous drawers, drawers and table legs. Nowadays, corner desks are flexible desk solutions that are popular as true all-rounders.

Pros of corner tables

Probably the biggest advantage of corner tables is the large work surface. On average, a corner desk has twice as much work space as a regular desk. This ensures that you can lay out your work supplies perfectly on your desk and have enough free space to edit documents. Thanks to its thoughtful design, the corner table takes up little space despite the large work surface. Corner tables typically fit into every corner of a room and can therefore usefully fill supposedly dead corners. To help you make the most of large countertops, there are plenty of storage options that complement a corner desk and give you the space you need for files, office supplies, and more.

1. Position corner tables correctly

An L-shaped desk fits into almost any corner of the room and can therefore optimally fill supposedly dead corners. However, if you don't have a window on your wall, looking into the corner can be a little sobering. In this case, you can also place the corner table against the wall with only one edge and open the other side. So you can create your own small office niche using just a corner desk.

In addition, the corner table can be easily combined with a second corner table. This means you can look at your colleague in the office or your partner in the home office while they're talking without anyone just staring at the wall.

Before purchasing a new corner desk, consider how you like to sit at your desk. If you want to have a long side for sitting upright and another work surface at right angles to you, a corner table consisting of two tabletops will do. However, if you want to sit in the middle of the table, we recommend a table with a solid, rounded interior. This means you can sit in the middle of the table, next to the table, without sitting in front of an empty edge.

When installing a new corner table, make sure you have enough free space on the left and right sides. Because you often forget about the desk lamp, filing system or waste basket under the table. All of these essentials also need space on, around, and under the corner table.

2. The right material for an L-shaped table

Corner tables are especially stable. This is due, on the one hand, to their design and the multitude of table legs, but also to the quality material that is often used for corner tables. Solid wood corner tables are eye-catching. They give the office a special, almost elegant atmosphere, as they are reminiscent of the workspaces of bygone times. Since not everyone likes the look of natural wood, there are also many tables with plastic tops and metal legs. So there is something for every taste.

Color is practically unlimited, especially in the plastic sector. White corner tables are popular at the moment. The neutral color pairs perfectly with other furniture and home accessories. Contrary to the prejudice that white furniture gets dirty quickly, the surfaces of a white corner table can be quickly and easily cleaned.

3. Corner tables with additional functions

To make the desk truly practical, it can be expanded with additional functions. To make sitting in front of a computer or files for long periods of time easier, there are corner desks with adjustable heights. With these models, you can simply lift the work surface and continue working while standing. This is highly recommended for maintaining a strong and healthy back!