Kitchen desks are a great use of space. They are built right into the kitchen and maintain plenty of storage in the form of cabinetry and drawers while also providing a lower surface for making lists, sorting recipes, doing homework and other important tasks. It can be really convenient to have this desk space handy right in the kitchen.

You can also do a lot design-wise with kitchen desks. Whether it’s defining it with color, pattern, and texture or simply styling it with the right accessories, there are a lot of fun options for making this spot chic. It can help bring charm and character to your kitchen.

If you’re thinking about incorporating a kitchen desk into your home, the first thing to do is determine how much space you can allocate for it and then decide what functions you will need it to serve. Will you be using a computer there? How much storage do you need and what will you be storing there? Are the kids going to do homework at the kitchen desk or will you be using it primarily for something else? Once you know exactly how you’ll be using it, it will be easier to make the right choices to suit you and your family.

To inspire you, here are 10 examples of kitchen desks in various sizes and styles.

Kitchen Desk Ideas

Dark cabinets define the office area while also providing some great contrast in the space.
Source: At Home in Arkansas

You can use an extra dining room chair at the kitchen desk or take it as an opportunity to play with a fun, unique pattern.
Source: Yazy Jo via Style Me Pretty

A metal chair brings an unexpected rustic flair to this sleek, contemporary kitchen.
Source: Style At Home

A stool is a great choice for your kitchen desk’s seating if you want to be able to slide it completely out of the way of the traffic flow.
Source: Better Homes & Gardens

You can paint the wall above the desk with chalkboard paint to create a charming spot for taking notes.
Source: Jules Art of Living via Decor Pad

Here’s another example of the chalkboard wall in action, this time with mounted lights to illuminate the station.
Source: Lauren Liess Interiors via Decor Pad

Built-in drawers provide extra storage for the kitchen or office area.
Source: House Beautiful

You can also mount a cork board behind the desk if you would prefer to pin notes and other documents to the wall.
Source: HGTV

This built-in desk area may be quaint but it gets the job done, taking advantage of the extra space in the corner in a very useful way.
Source: My Domaine

The kitchen desk can be turned into a style statement by covering the wall in something eye-catching such as reclaimed wood, stone, or a pattern.
Source: My Domaine

Do you think a kitchen desk could be beneficial in your home?

Warm regards,
Megan