How to Make Desk Nooks in the Kitchen

Determine what your needs are before looking for a space or furniture to use. If you are looking for a small space to pay bills and keep important papers, you will need a different size desk and work space than if you need to keep a computer, printer and file cabinet in your desk nook.

Look for a quiet, semi-isolated place in the kitchen away from regular activity if you live with a large family or group. This may not be as important if you live alone and will not be bothered when you are working.

Find a way to hide the desk nook when you are not using it if possible. For example, consider using a sewing machine-type table in a corner if you just need to access a laptop computer or keep bills for payment and storage. That way you can close the front of the desk and keep work items hidden when they are not in use so they won’t interfere with your kitchen décor.

Use a glass top desk with a light frame if you need more space and cannot hide work objects in the nook area. A glass top desk will be somewhat less noticeable to guests and will not interfere too much with the look of your kitchen. Look for a silver or white frame that doesn’t have a big, chunky design to further minimize the visibility of your work space.

Get adequate task lighting for your work space to avoid eye strain. Most kitchens have overhead recessed track lighting or pendant lighting that is mostly focused around the work surfaces in the kitchen. Task lighting doesn’t have to be large or expensive and can be quite inconspicuous.