Make working from home a bit more cosy
When you’re creating a home office space, it’s all about balancing the need for comfort without taking up too much room. And this is what makes alcoves so appealing. They create a subtle divide, keeping your work and home life as separate as possible, but also let you tuck yourself away from the regular hustle and bustle of family life.
What’s more, desks in alcoves don’t always have to be about your 9-5. They can be a versatile addition to your home, whether it’s for the kids’ homework or day-to-day life admin. Are you ready for some alcove desk ideas to kick your productivity into the next gear? Then here we go…
1. Rethink your living room alcoves
When you’re striving to achieve that breezy, open-plan living room interior, the last thing you want is to create a desk space that’s too obtrusive. Desks in alcoves help to keep your work life out of the way, while at the same time complementing the rest of your interior design.
Having a desk in the living room can be really useful for getting the kids to knuckle down and get on with schoolwork. Not only does it mentally get them in the zone to concentrate but you can keep an eye on their progress to make sure they stay on track.
And because it’s a desk space that looks like an inviting part of the home, revision and homework don’t have to seem so daunting.
2. Beautiful bedroom offices in your alcoves
Struggling with a bedroom that has a non-standard layout? Desks in alcoves like this can make efficient use of the room available by capitalising on any vertical space. This gives you plenty of extra shelving for paperwork - or for more fun things like your favourite ornaments! - so you don’t have to sacrifice any additional space.
And it’s worth noting that the colour of this gorgeous desk area is enough to inspire your workflow. Our Willow Green finish is equal parts relaxing and rejuvenating, creating a calm yet energising atmosphere to make getting into the right frame of mind easy.
Tap into your inner harmony and see what difference it makes to your productivity.
3. Understairs are underrated
One alcove space that can be easily overlooked is beneath the stairs, but believe us when we say it’s got bags of potential. Yes, you could put in traditional storage for coats and shoes but a mini home office nook can make your hallway feel a lot more dynamic.
And depending on how much space you’ve got to work with, you’d be surprised at what you can fit under stairs aside from a desk. You can blend in drawers, shelving and maybe even some larger cupboards to store away your filing.
Though not every home will be able to make use of desks in alcoves like this, it certainly has stunning visuals that will take your breath away.
4. Carve out space in a corner alcove
A free corner is all you need for a comfy desk space. Similar to the home office space in our loft example, this smart little workspace maximises its potential with L-shaped storage. Except this time, it’s all about the desk, providing plenty of surface space to spread out.
But it’s certainly no slouch in the storage department - built-in drawers and floating shelves complete the look and give it the practicality it needs. It’s a fantastic way to make good use of an awkward corner and the best part is that it also provides plenty of room for your own personal touches.
Bring in ornaments, plants, books and artwork to give it a wonderfully homey touch and add your own personality to the finished look.
5. Mini loft space, maximum productivity
If you see a loft space as just somewhere to dump your clutter, we’re sure you’ll change your mind once you see this beautiful home office layout. Even though it’s a smaller space to work with, this smart L-shaped office storage reaches right into the alcove to provide plenty of shelving, while the rest of the desk opens out beneath the window.
The contours of the sloping ceiling are no problem either. Using our Sharps Space+ formula, our furniture reaches into every corner to provide maximum storage and convenience.
A superb desk in alcove idea that can rejuvenate your loft space and make it one of your favourite places in the home.
6. Make room for a cloffice
Don’t have an alcove? Then make an alcove. If you’re in need of new fitted wardrobes, you can build a cloffice directly into them to create a clever alcove desk space that you can hide away whenever you want.
A cloffice is a closet office and the beauty of it is that once you close the doors, you’d never know it was there. Super discreet and just as equally elegant, they create the perfect spot for home working, and can even be paired up with some built-in lighting for added convenience. It doesn’t get much more stylish than this alcove desk idea.
And it doesn’t always have to be for work either. It can just as easily be your picture perfect dressing table, ready to get you glammed up for a night on the town.
Make it bespoke with Sharps
The great thing about Sharps fitted furniture is that alcoves and awkward corners are our speciality. Everything we make is individually tailored to your home to make sure it’s completely perfect. Want to see how an alcove desk could look in your space? Book a Free Home Design Visit today and your designer will help you discover your ideal home office setup.
