Best hanging desk

Don't have enough room for a desk? Hanging desks maximize small spaces with their elevated design and convenient use of storage. Choose yours from our best-of list.

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Working at home can be a bit difficult if you don't have a dedicated space. (Kitchen tables just don't cut it.) But, if the size of your home doesn't have many square feet to spare for an office, you have to get creative. With just a blank wall and a hanging desk, a work area can be defined. Hanging desks are wall-mounted workspaces designed to save space while providing the necessary surface area to conduct business. Establish your home office with our selection of hanging desks.

Staff pick

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Prepac wall-mounted floating desk

Workspace-elevating desk with must-have storage

To carve out some workspace, all you need is a bare wall with this elevated desk by Prepac. The hangable design, sized at 19.75-by-42.25-by-39.5 inches, is crafted from sturdy laminate composite wood and topped with a rich espresso finish. This desk might be a space-saving option but provides more than enough room to properly accommodate all of your electronics, supplies, and desk decor. It has a deep, supportive desktop for your computer, multiple stuff-stacking shelves, and curved side panels for privacy. It even takes care of your cord situation with an integrated wire management system, hiding all electronic paraphernalia. This desk, secured by a hanging rail system, can be a useful feature for any wall in your home. Several color options are available.

Let it unfold

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TANGKULA wall-mounted desk

Stylish cabinet with a fold-out workspace

What appears to be a handsome cabinet, transforms into a full-on workspace with this convenient fold-out desk. Its rectangular design retains the necessary desktop accommodations in a 3.25-by-6.5-by-23.5-inch cabinet until it's time for business. With a simple flick of the latch, the cabinet unfolds to reveal a generous desk and accompanying storage system, including accommodating shelves (two of which are adjustable). Its compact design, crafted from a durable MDF, is lightweight and easy to install.

Be-leaf it

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Tangkula wall-mounted drop-leaf table

Adjustable, fully-collapsible surface for tight spaces

Instantly add workspace to your home with this simple wall-mounted desk. With two hinged leaves, you can add a little or a lot of surface area to accommodate your laptop, notebook, and more. The desk, measuring a total of 31.5-by-23.5-by-17 inches, folds completely flat when not in use. So, it's a dream for spatially challenged rooms. The work area only surfaces when needed, extending with the support of a sturdy bracket. Its minimalist, barely-there design only weighs 17.5 pounds and is constructed from durable MDF with a warm brown finish.

Straightforward style

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Prepac wall-mounted designer floating desk

Graceful lifted workspace with easy storage

A simple and elegant workspace is possible with the streamlined sophistication of this wall-mounted desk. This suspended stark white stunner carves out the necessary workspace without becoming intrusive, measuring 21-by-42.5-by-20.5 inches. It features a wide, sleek desktop placed above three storage-ready shelves. Keeping this lovely workspace mess-free is a must, so this desk provides with a concealed space for electronic components. The desk is secured by a sturdy rail system for easy and safe installation. 

Keep it simple

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FOF industrial rustic wall-mounted desk

Natural workspace with an industrial flair

If you're itching for a space to get work done that isn't your lap, consider the simple lines and industrial feel of this hanging desk. With a beautiful grainy pine slab and hefty cast-iron brackets, this desk will make a statement without taking up too much space. This three-piece design is easy to assemble (with the help of some well-placed screws) and is available in a range of sizes to perfectly suit your space. So, gather up your essentials and let this desk accommodate your needs. Also, rest assured that this desk will be just as attractive when 5 P.M. rolls around.

Travel-friendly

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Plan Station portable standing desk

Workspace-anywhere desk with plenty of storage pockets

Bring your workspace wherever you go with this portable desk. Constructed from lightweight durable nylon fabric, this desk will easily mount to any wall by sturdy ring hangers. Its foldable design offers 24-by-48 inches of desk space and over 20 organizational mesh pockets. You'll easily store everything, including notebooks, pens, and even your beverage.  If the workspace must travel, it has an easy handle for simple transport. This portable desk is ideal for construction sites, home use, and more. 

Hang on

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If space for a traditional desk is impossible, but you need a home office, set your sights on a hanging desk.  All that's required is a little wall space, and these mountable designs rise to the occasion. Some options provide a simple desktop, while others fold away completely. Whatever your needs, there's a compatible style available. To start, our staff pick is the Prepac wall-mounted floating desk because it's a workspace and shelving unit all in one. It defines your workspace with a roomy desktop and ample shelves to store all of your office supplies and knickknacks. It even features curved side panels to increase privacy and an integrated wire management system to keep all your cords at bay.

For a streamlined look that blends into your decor, the TANGKULA wall-mounted desk will provide a hidden, functional workspace. Its unassuming cabinet-style design unlatches and folds down, providing a generous surface for your laptop and more. Once unfolded, a stack of organizational shelves is also revealed. 

Staff Writer

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