We continue sharing the coolest ways to save the space and add functionality to your home, and this roundup is dedicated to one of them – we’ll talk about Murphy desks. Like Murphy beds, these desks feature an item, which can be hidden until you need it but this time it’s a desktop.
Advantages
A Murphy desk is a very practical idea for a person who needs a little work or art area and doesn’t want a full desk that can take much space. Murphy desks are very versatile, they come in lots of different styles, sizes and shapes and they maintain a professional look while also giving away a very casual and modern vibe. They’re a really great choice for a lot of people, from kids and students who live in tiny spaces to pretty much anyone with a job or a hobby.
Art/ Crafting
Murphy desks are perfect for crafting and creating artworks, you can easily DIY a piece with plenty of storage space to hold all your paints, brushes and other stuff. Make your desktop larger than usual as crafting and painting usually require enough space.
a large Murphy desk with a chalkboard and much storage space as a crafting and art station in your home
a simple and stylish Murphy desk in white and light colored wood with storage space for paints is amazing for arts and painting
a simple white Murphy desk with enough storage space and a comfy working desktop to go for
such a Murphy desk can be easily DIYed, it features much storage space and a large desk, which is enough for crafting, too
Kids’ Crafting/ Creating
Murphy desks are amazing for kids’ spaces if your kid doesn’t have to study much yet. Such a desk can be opened any time and your child may craft, paint, create anything he or she wants. You may incorporate some storage space and even lights inside. Such an idea gives some private crafting space to each kid – great for shared rooms.
a small and minimal kid's Murphy desk done in white will become a cool yet small art center that won't take much space
several Murphy desks are used to provide an art space and some storage for each kid individually
a Murphy desk for a kids' room is a stylish and smart option that allows saving much space and hide it when not necessary
Working
Murphy desks are great for paying bills, chatting, surfing in the Internet and working, too. Vary its size and look according to your needs, incorporate lights and some storage space for your laptop, notebooks, pens and other small stuff. Enjoy!
a chic wooden Murphy desk with curved angles and some storage for notebooks inside is a stylish option
a DIY rustic Murphy desk made of a stainned pallet and chains that hold the desktop in a very secure way and with display space
a minimalist white floating Murphy desk with curved angles and a plywood desktop features storage space and additional lights
a minimalist white Murpy desk with storage compartments and a small desktop plus a white stool for an airy space
a Murphy desk integrated into a mid-century modern storage unit with hairpin legs, the unit features much storage
a simple white Murphy desk with some storage space inside and a large desktop is a comfortable workspace
a sleek white Murphy desk with a small desktop for a laptop and some storage compartments inside is a cool idea
a small and sleek Murphy desk with a desktop, some shelves inside and additional light, which is great for a corner
a stylish modern Murphy desk with a white desktop and a plywood base on the wall features soem storage space for holding your laptop
a stylish modern Murphy desk with a grey base and a stained plywood desktop plus some minimal storage space inside
a stylish Murphy desk with a stained plywood base and a white desktop plus some display shelves inside and some artworks on top
a stylish rustic Murphy desk of stained wood with a black top features also a shelf for storage, not just a desktop itself
a unique Murphy desk integrated into a gorgeous geometric storage unit with additional lights inside is a very creative solution
an eclectic space with a storage unit and a built-in Murphy desk that can be hidden any time
an elegant contemporary Murphy desk with some storage space and a comfy tabletop for a cozy working nook
an elegant minimalist Murphy desk done in light colored plywood and navy, with stylish and neat storage compartments inside
an open storage unit with documents and other office stuff and of course a Murphy desk with a laptop for comfortable working