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If you need a temporary desk or are simply looking to make the most of your limited space, using a kitchen table can be a great option. Kitchen tables are typically quite large in size and offer a sturdy surface to hold all your items.
However, if you truly want to get the home office experience, just a few simple tricks can upgrade your kitchen table to a realistic, functional office desk. In this article we reveal our top five tips for transforming your kitchen into the office desk of your dreams.
Add storage
Whereas most kitchen tables are simply a tabletop and legs, desks typically have at least one side of drawers beneath the workspace. It may be too much work to install drawers, but simply adding a filing cabinet, bookcase or freestanding shelves can mimic the style of an office desk and provide vital storage space to store documents and stationery. Make sure whatever you use fits snugly beneath the tabletop so that it isn’t easily knocked over.
Replace or enhance your kitchen chair
Using a kitchen table as a desk may be acceptable but using your regular kitchen chair to work on is anything but. The main issue is that kitchen chairs were not built to be sat in for an extended period of time. They do not offer the comfort or ergonomic features of an office chair, and using one over a long period may end up causing you injuries. We recommend switching out your kitchen chair for an office chair. However, if this isn’t possible, you can enhance the comfort of your kitchen chair by adding a combo cushion that provides rear and back support.
Match the finishes
Much of this guide has suggested adding some new items — shelves, chairs — but it’s important that the overall aesthetic doesn’t look disjointed. Your desk, seating and under desk storage should all work seamlessly with each other. This means wood tones being one colour and metal pieces being similar shades.
Let there be electricity
Your kitchen table will need to have plug sockets nearby for it to be used as a desk. If using your table as a desk would require you to snake a cable halfway across the room, your best bet would be either to get an extension cord or hire an electrician to add a newer socket nearer to your workstation. This will allow you to power your computer without having messy wires strung around the kitchen.
Consider adding a tablecloth
The longer hours spent at your new desk, along with the variety of stationery and equipment that will be sat on top of it, will probably contribute to more wear and tear. Adding a tablecloth is a great way to reduce scratches and can also be used to hide wires and make the whole area more presentable.
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