Decorative Ways to Use a School's Student Desk in the Home

Plant Stand

• If you want to incorporate more fresh, green plants into your home decor scheme but are short on stands, use a student desk to display the foliage. Place the desk near a living room or bedroom window, and decorate it with a variety of potted plants. You may also display a few vases filled with colorful flowers, such as daisies, roses, tulips and hydrangeas, for a vibrant look. You can set the pots and vases on a decorative tray to protect the wooden desk surface from water damage.

Bedroom Vanity Table

• An antique student desk will make a charming bedroom vanity table. Drape a vintage silk scarf over the top of the desk for an elegant look. Decorate the desk with crystal perfume bottles, a vase of pink roses and candles if you desire. In addition to being decorative, the vanity table will also be convenient as you can use it to store brushes and combs, among other personal care items. Hang an ornate gold-framed mirror above the desk and enhance a chair with a velvet cushion for a touch of Hollywood glamour.

Foyer Table

• Accent your home's foyer with a student desk, which you can use as a "catch-all" table. You can paint the wooden desktop a decorative color, such as red or blue, to coordinate with your home decor. Place a vase of fresh flowers in the center of the desk to greet family members and friends as they enter your home. Set a silver or gold tray on the desk for holding keys, gloves or any other items.

Bathroom Towel Holder

• A student desk will give a bathroom more storage space. For an unexpected look, use the desk to hold rolled or folded towels, rather than placing them in an overflowing closet or a wall rack. Set the desk in an empty bathroom corner and enhance it with towels featuring colors and patterns the coordinate with the bathroom design. Place a garbage can under the desk to make the most of that space as well.