This Space-Saving IKEA Desk Can Tuck Away When Work is Over

a room with a white desk, a white bookshelf, and a small white console table — (Image credit: IKEA)

As someone who works from home fairly regularly, I understand firsthand the importance of having a designated at-home workspace. But more often than not, that workspace can feel like the focal point of a room – drawing unwanted attention to work-related matters and undermining the room's aesthetic with its utilitarian setup.

I noticed this exact scenario happening in my apartment. Despite my best efforts to position my WFH setup out of the way, it was starting to look like the statement piece of my small studio – the first thing you'd notice when you walked through the front door. Rather than a space for living, my studio was beginning to feel like a space I designed solely for work.

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LÄNGDHOPP Pull-Out Desk

This two-tiered, pull-out desk from IKEA is a convenient choice for those who need a designated workspace but don't want to make work the focal point of their room. This model has a lower surface that conveniently slides out to create more surface area for work necessities, and when work is over, the bottom tier pushes back underneath. Since its legs are on casters, this desk can move back and forth with ease.

Size: 35 3/8" width. 28 3/8" depth extended, 15 3/8" depth not extended

a bedroom with pink drapes in front of the windows, a black wall-mounted shelving unit, and a white pull-out desk — The slim profile of this IKEA desk makes it ideal for those who live in small spaces.

Unlike most desks, IKEA's LÄNGDHOPP desk isn't large and bulky. Instead, this model is subtle and unobtrusive by design. Built with two tiers – the lower of which can slide out to provide an additional surface – this desk is highly versatile and can adapt to your needs throughout the day. During work hours, you can pull the lower tier out to create a full-sized desk, and once work is over, just push it back underneath and out of the way.

For those who don't want their WFH setups to become the focal point of their room, this desk is clearly the ideal candidate. But aesthetics aside, this desk is one of the most practical space-saving ideas I've ever seen. If you live in a studio apartment or work from a small bedroom, this desk will make sure your at-home workspace doesn't take up more floor space than it needs to. When work is over, simply push the lower tier away, and this full-size desk transforms into an unassuming credenza that'll sit flush against the wall to allow more space for moving around.

One of the things I like most about this desk is that it creates a clear boundary between work and life. Because of its movable lower tier, you can physically tuck work away at the end of the day and reframe your space for living. Sure, it's a small adjustment, but it's one that can make your home feel much more relaxed and designed for you – not your job.

With its multi-functional design and its undeniable versatility, this desk makes a strong case for reimagining what a WFH setup can look like in 2026. And since it's sold for just under $100 on IKEA's site, I'm certain that it's well worth a spot in your home.

Shop Desk Accessories from IKEA

Whether you use IKEA's LÄNGDHOPP desk as a part-time WFH setup or a daily desk, you'll need some accessories to help increase its functionality. Shop must-have desk accessories from IKEA, below.

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RÖDFLIK Desk Lamp

Style this desk lamp on the top shelf of IKEA's LÄNGDHOPP desk and use it as a spotlight to illuminate your work. And when the lower tier is tucked away, this lamp can act as a stylish credenza lamp that can provide ambient light for your room.

$Fl&Ouml;nsa Memo Board With Pins - Cork 20 &frac12;x13 "$

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FLÖNSA Memo Board With Pins

I have this exact cork memo board hanging above the desk in my studio apartment, and I absolutely love it. It's perfect for hanging a small calendar, mounting reminder notes, or even posting pictures. While not a desk accessory, this board can help keep your WFH setup less cluttered, and it'll add a level of style to the scene, too.

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DRÖNJÖNS Letter Tray

Since the LÄNGDHOPP desk doesn't have any drawers, it's a good idea to get something that can organize your desk papers, like this set of two letter trays. They'll help keep your desk neat and clean, and since they can stack on top of each other, they won't take up too much surface area, either.

With IKEA's LÄNGDHOPP desk, your at-home work setup won't overtake your room. Instead, it'll adapt to your daily needs and minimize the amount of space you dedicate to your job – making your home a place meant for living rather than working. Not only that, but it'll give you more floor space to work with, too.

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Devin Toolen is a New York-based Style Editor for Homes & Gardens. After achieving her Bachelor’s Degree at Villanova University, Devin moved to Paris, France, to obtain her Master’s Degree at Parsons School of Design. Upon returning to the United States, Devin began working in the media industry with Cosmopolitan Magazine, where she wrote trend-driven fashion stories and assisted on set for many photoshoots, and later Livingetc, where she wrote interior design stories and assisted with the magazine’s social media pages. She has an appreciation for every aspect of personal style – from the clothes we wear to the design of our homes. In her spare time, Devin enjoys embroidery and antique shopping in the city.