Finally, a Stylish Desk to Work From Home On (and It Folds and Seamlessly Stores Away as Soon as It Hits 5pm)

Close your laptop, fold your desk, and leave the office out of sight and out of mind

fold up desk with a light blue frame
This fold-up desk features a sturdy steel frame and a sleek wood-effect surface.
(Image credit: Habitat)

We might be five years post-pandemic, but the WFH culture is still going strong. As for those overnight, quick-fix home office setups? They're likely not looking so good at this point. But rather than dedicate an entire room or corner of your home to an office, this sleek and clever fold-up desk seamlessly clears away once the clock strikes 5pm.

Now, a fold-up desk is by no means a revolutionary concept. But, one that actually looks good? Now we're talking. And I wouldn't even be mad about having this fold-up desk from Habitat — which comes with red, blue-gray, all-over white, or black and oak finish — on display out of work hours.

Because of its convenient fold-up feature and easy portability, you can turn any room of your home into a home office. And that means, if you need a change of scenery during your mid-day grind, simply fold it up, move it to a different spot in your home, unfold, and voila — new work environment.

Considering both its sleek style and practicality, you'd think this desk would come with a steep price tag. But it's only £50 — quite the steal, right?

While this desk is certainly ideal for your WFH setup, it can serve lots of other purposes. Use it as a home bar, an extra prep counter for your kitchen, or even as console table in a hallway. And when you don't need it anymore, just fold it up and this desk will be out of sight before you know it.

And I'm certainly not the only one fawning over this clever fold-up desk. Dozens of people have given this product a 5-star rating, commenting on its perfect size, surprising sturdiness, and the ease with which it folds up. It's a simple desk, sure, but it does everything right.

If this fold-up desk doesn't strike your fancy, fear not. I've found three more desks that are equally as stylish and can hide away when your work is done.

You'll need a chair to sit in at your fold-up desk. Rather than buying a traditional (and potentially ugly) desk chair, why not opt for an accent chair — a stylish choice that will look just as good on its own when you fold up and hide away your desk.

Devin Toolen
Style Editor

Devin is a New York-based style editor for Livingetc who is keen on all aspects of personal style. From a young age, she was drawn to the design world, and she loves sharing design choices with her readers, from explaining how to incorporate trends into interior spaces to sourcing the best products for your home. Devin believes style should be inclusive, exciting, and at its core, fun