The Best Desks to Deck Out Your Home Office for Every Budget

If you're looking for the most minimal desk you can find and are dealing with little to no floor space, then this laptop tray may be the best option. It's portable, adjustable and, most importantly, more affordable than any full-size desk.

This compact Ikea desk is a level up from your dining table with some drawer storage and a spot to organize your cords. At only 29 inches long, it's the smallest of the Micke line, but still well worth the space if you need to make the most of your minimal home office.

If your available floor space tends to fluctuate and you want the option of storing your desk when it's not in use, then this affordable, foldable desk from Amazon will do the trick — and it doesn't look bad either. While there's no drawer storage, you do get an extra shelf, and you won't want to keep much on the desk anyway if you're going to be storing it often.

The Jarvis Standing Desk combines stability, design and a breadth of customization options into one basically perfect standing desk. Both the rectangle and contour shapes are available in multiple sizes, and you can add a laptop and/or monitor arms to accommodate a variety of display setups. Still crave more? You can customize further by adding a powered grommet, anti-fatigue mat, LED desk lamp and more.

In terms of functionality and aesthetics, Humanscale’s Float Table flies above the competition. Float comes in a range of widths up to 72 inches. And don’t be fooled by its pretty, clean look — this height adjustable desk is anything but dainty: its steel and aluminum construction can support up to a whopping 130 pounds.

Don't make the mistake of overlooking Ikea furniture just because of its price tag. Yes, it's affordable, but it's also higher quality than the comparable pieces you'll find at the same price. This larger version of the Micke desk above is 41 inches long, has ample drawer storage and it's essentially modular, if you want to add another drawer unit.

Whether you've got a full corner to work with or are looking to carve out your home office space, this L-shaped desk provides plenty of surface area for multiple monitors, notebooks, trinkets — you name it. Its simple, minimal design won't hide much clutter, but it looks pretty polished, especially considering the price tag.

Desks with ample storage are great for those who live in cramped living spaces. Luckily a lot of these hybrids, like this one from Walmart, are pretty affordable.

Topping yet another one of our best desk lists, the Fully Jarvis Standing Desk really does check every box. Its clean, minimal design makes it the nicest-looking desk, let alone standing desk, that you'll find. Although it goes for $599 or more depending on the model you choose, it will earn it's keep with its smooth controls and sturdy frame.

Although this desk from Branch may just look like a really nice table, there's a little bit more to it than that. The desk's flared legs give you extra legroom while you work and the steel frame can support up to 650 pounds.

Considering it's made of solid white oak, this simple, yet elegant desk is surprisingly affordable. With a classic look that will remind you of an old-school classroom, this desk is stable enough to last you a long time, and it will never go out of style.