The newest Crate & Barrel Best Buys catalog features an almost alarming number of desks and work stations to help carve out a workspace at home. We decided to focus this Best of Three on desks that maximized their footprint. Two of the desks transform and do double duty in a small space, while the third fits into an often under-utilized space — the corner...
The Convertible Compact Desk manages to fit a great deal of storage into the design. A true, multipurpose piece of furniture, the 30" cabinet transforms into a 55" desk. This transformer is available in black for $499.
The flip-up panel of the Brighton Desk-Vanity features a cork board that is reversible to a mirror. This desk is available in white for $399.
The Windham Corner Desk takes advantage of unused corners of your small space. It's available in white or black for $299.
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I bought the exact same convertible desk from West Elm a couple of years ago, except it flipped out the opposite way.
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the convertible compact desk packs the most bang in the smallest space though aesthetically, compared with the other 2, it looks a little block-like. I absolutely love the idea for a home office.
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Man, I wish I could afford the first one. I just moved a sofa out of my bedroom and now need a desk/table to do some crafting/painting... But everything is so expensive, just to spill paint on!
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I saw the Convertible Compact Desk this weekend when I got the catalog and immediately fell in love with it! If only it was more compatible with my budget...
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i agree- the CCD is the best. if only the price was more compact- anyone know of one similar for less?
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Keep an eye on pier one...they have a similar desk as the compact and aren't afraid to mark things waaaaay down. give it time and they will mark it way down.
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