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Say Yes to the Desk

kitchen desk chairWhen you think of working at a desk in your home, the office usually comes to mind.ย  But desks these days are breaking away from a defined home office space and have made a big splash as a functional space in the kitchen.ย  โ€œDesks in the kitchen are not a new idea, but in the past, they have been designed with limited functionality, which often led them to be under-utilized and wasted spaces,โ€ says Normandy Designer Leslie Lee. ย โ€œTodayโ€™s desks in the kitchen ย take advantage of the new ways we interact with technology while combining the ultimate message center that can also double as an entertaining space.โ€ย  When debating whether to add a desk to your kitchen, consider these 5 reasons to say โ€œYesโ€.

1. ย Utilize Lost Space:ย  Desks typically work best in medium to large kitchens, and are particularly useful in a kitchen that has a unique footprint.ย  Desks work well on nearby walls or nooks that are loosely connected to the kitchen but may not offer easy accessibility to the meal prep space.ย  โ€œEven if the desk is not physically connected to the kitchen cabinetry, it can still look and act as an extension of the kitchen, using similar cabinetry and countertops,โ€ noted Leslie.

Kitchen cabinet storage2. ย Add Storage:ย  A desk is a great way to add additional storage to your kitchen for both kitchen items and office items.ย  โ€œBecause these desks frequently have a dual function as serving and entertaining areas, many people opt to completely fill in the lower area with cabinetry, and forego a traditional open space for a chair,โ€ says Leslie. โ€œThe open countertop works well for laptops or tablets and allows the area to look more like a part of the kitchen than a designated home office area.โ€

3. ย Divide and Conquer: ย In order to take advantage of every inch, you can divide up storage even further within the cabinetry. Dividers for mail, bills, and filing can make the most of your space. A dedicated charging station for tablets, phones, and other family techs can also be hidden behind doors to minimize clutter.

4. ย Eliminate Clutter:ย  Since the desk is in the communal kitchen area, it is important to keep clutter to a minimum.ย  โ€œCubbies, retractable doors, lift-up hinged doors, and custom dividers within the cabinetry are perfect for family messages, business, mail, and other miscellaneous items,โ€ added Leslie.ย  โ€œRetractable doors are a great way to make these items easily accessible when necessary, and just as easy to hide the family paperwork while entertaining.โ€

5. ย Dual Purpose:ย Since the kitchen is such a popular space for entertaining, it is important that the desk can act as a functional platform as well.ย  โ€œCabinetry that is designed to minimize clutter and keep the contents of the desk self-contained, allows the work surface of the desk to act as an additional counter,โ€ says Leslie.ย  โ€œMany homeowners use this extra counter space for serving appetizers, drinks, or a small buffet while entertaining.โ€ Choosing to add a desk in your kitchen can be a welcome solution for your home and your family.ย  If designed correctly, it can minimize clutter, provide additional storage, and be a useful work area for your home.

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