The best home office desks on a budget

**Pro:**Functional design with a large, rectangular work-surface measuring 110cm wide by 54cm deep – ideal for any home office situation, offering amble space for a PC, keyboard and mouse, speakers, files and even a desk plant. The four drawers offer great storage, and it's available in four laminate finishes: white, grey, beech and oak.Con: The MDF material is not a sturdy as solid wood options, but the price is fractional.

**Pro:**This is a basic but practical desk, offering up a 120cm long and 60cm deep workspace. It's really sturdy too, as the frame is made from a strong steel. There are adjustable pads, allowing a flat surface to be attainted on uneven flooring. It's available in a range of finishes, including the rustic option pictured and an all-white variant. **Con:**There's no storage provided, so those who need drawers and cupboard storage will need a separate unit.

**Pro:**Industrial and functional aesthetic with a huge workspace, ideal for maximising usable area in a corner. The desk is a generous 50cm deep, and the desk branches measure 140cm and 130cm. The raised monitor mount can be attached to either side, or not at all, depending on your need. If you've got the space, this desk will provide all of the workspace you could need. Ideal for a full home office set up – desktop PC, secondary laptop, printer, files, keyboard and mouse speakers, writing/paperwork space and even a bit of office decor. Couple this design with mounted monitors, and you've really maximised on possible work space. Also available in a rustic wood finish.**Con:**No storage space – a chest of office drawers will need to be purchases separately. The MDF material is not a sturdy as solid wood options.

Pro: This compact desk has been designed for smaller rooms, and works well to compromise between space saving and work area. The worktop is 72cm wide and 39cm deep, making it a compacted workspace good for laptop users.**Con:**Very shallow desk – 39cm. The curve of the shelves reduces their useable space, the raised section on the right of the desk can be. A bit of a nuisance for some users who prefer wider, uninterrupted work areas. The look also won't suit everyone's taste.

**Pro:**The Thyge gives you a large 160cm wide, 80cm deep work surface – which is ample for any need. The height of the desk can be adjusted to sit between 60cm and 90cm. This should be a very tempting solution for anyone with the space. **Con:**The design is a little plain and no storage.

Pro: A simple desk that boasts a generous 140cm wide and 60cm deep worksurface. The height is adjustable between 65cm and 85cm, stands on two subtle but well-built legs. Under the desk, there's an extremely discreet cable management net, and the surface is really easy to wipe clean. Combine with a monitor mount to get the most from the space. **Con:**No storage.

**Pro:**A clean, understated design which provides a large workspace and bookshelf storage. The top measures 32cm deep, 127cm wide on the left desk and 135cm on the right. There are three slight cutaways at the rear of the desk, proving a cable management solution that is a testament to well-conceived design. The bookcase has no rear, which isn't an issue against a wall, and can be used to house a PC tower. PC users: grab a monitor mount to gain even more space.**Con:**The underside supports are large MDF sheets, which is a little inelegant. The dark espresso colouring will be too heavy for some tastes.

**Pro:**As a gaming desk, the GTX 711 has been designed with comfort and long-PC sessions in mind. The workspace is 115cm wide and a huge 73cm deep, which is ideal for desktop PC users, as it provides a flexible set up space. In the back right corner, there's a welcome cutaway and cable management feature. The front of the desk has a slight cutaway allowing you to sit 'in' the desk, which is great for support a comfortable wrist and forearm position. Trust has also included something that all other desks here lack – a cup holder. There's also a mesh holder for headphones.**Con:**The underlying support strut is tempting to rest feet on and liable to bend under such pressure. Hashtag detailing on the side is a little much.

**Pro:**A compact and subtle L-shaped desk that won't take over a room. Measuring 48cm deep with a 108cm width on one branch and 80cm on the other, the provide space for work is comfortable and more than sufficient for many. There's room for a desktop PC or laptop, and all of the required peripherals. **Con:**No storage.

**Pro:**This traditional office desk is a great option for desktop users or those using an external keyboard with a laptop (which is highly recommended). The retractable keyboard shelf offers a comfortable typing position and can be hidden away when not in use. The worksurface measures 60cm deep and 121cm wide, providing writing or printer space. There has an abundance of storage space provided, with a PC tower storage, three drawers (one large and deep) and an open cubby. **Con:**Not versatile – there's no option on who to set the desk up thanks to the keyboard shelf. The PC tower cupboard may not house larger towers.