IKEA's New Desk Is The Perfect Solution For More Space In Your Home Office

If your home is also your office, you know how important it is to have an area that is exclusively used for work. While not all houses are spacious enough to have an entire room dedicated to solely functioning as a workspace, owning a desk that you can call your own helps your career thrive. If you've been struggling to create a work setup due to square footage limitations, there's an expanding IKEA desk that is worth your attention.

Retailing for $119.99, the LÄNGDHOPP pull-out desk has that iconic IKEA aesthetic that many have grown to love. Simple lines, all white legs, and unembellished surfaces are great for those who prefer a low-stimulus work work environment, while the expandable design of the desk gives you the space needed to spread out. The desk measures 35 ⅜ inches wide, 28 inches deep, and 34 ¼ inches tall when fully extended; when tucked away, the depth shrinks to 15 ⅜ inches, making it easy to save precious floor space when not in use.

The LÄNGDHOPP has earned a 4.5-star rating across more than 40 reviews. Buyers praise the appearance of the piece, in particular noting how helpful the pull-out feature is. There is mixed feedback on the assembly process, however, and one reviewer mentions that the extendable portion of the desk doesn't lock when pulled out, so it can continually slide in during the day.

In addition to being a functional workspace and attractive to boot, this desk can serve individuals who are short on space. One five star reviewer on IKEA's website states, "[I] got this desk for my work from home set up in a very small city apartment. It works perfectly. It is low profile, but the pull out function adds enough space to work comfortably. I put my keyboard and mouse on the lower shelf and set my monitor on the main desk."

Since it pulls out, it can be masterfully fit into a corner of the home where an office setup might not normally be feasible. Positioning it in the corner of the living room, for example, can provide you with an expansive-feeling workspace that can be perfect for being productive while the kids are at school for the day; you can easily slide it away in the afternoon or evening. The desk's design also makes it possible to create a workspace in your small bedroom; just remember to track down a chair with a small enough footprint to stow when you're not working.

If you want to take full advantage of the LÄNGDHOPP's space-saving potential, consider pairing with the IKEA SKÅDIS pegboard combination that adds extra storage. By utilizing vertical storage for everyday office items like pencils, sticky notes, and paperclips, you can create a home office and desk that is streamlined, easier to clear, and simpler to stow at the end of the day.