How to set up a desk area in your bedroom

Yes, it is possible to create a functional desk area even if your room is on the small side. It’s all about smart storage, seamless organisation and a smart choice of furniture.

Whether you want a desk that’s out of sight when not in use, one that stylishly integrates into the look of your room, or a zoned area for extra focus, here are 7 ideas that cover all this and more.

A pine GLAMBERGET extendable bed with storage in a bright bedroom with a BENGTA block out curtain between it and a desk area.

1. The ‘now you see it, now you don’t’ desk

Divide your work and rest spaces with a curtain or doors — an easy way to create a calm haven. Open and closed storage keep things tidy, whether your desk is hidden or on show.

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A black FYRESDAL day-bed in front of open SKYTTA/HOKKSUND sliding doors, revealing different types of clothes storage.

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2. Make your storage hide away too

Place some storage behind the curtain for a peaceful vibe. Use open shelves for larger items and boxes or drawers for the small stuff — everything where it belongs.

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A beige white HATTEFJÄLL office chair with armrests in a bedroom in front of an ALEX/LAGKAPTEN desk and beside a whiteboard.

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A white ELVARLI drawer unit, shelving and posts in a bright bedroom holding books and decorative items and by a pegboard.

A dark grey ALEX drawer unit with neatly organised supplies, a plant, and a coffee cup on a desk.

3. The desk that blends into your room style

Prefer your desk in plain view? Pick one that matches your furniture for a cohesive, relaxed look. Add matching storage — great if it doubles as a vanity too.

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An EKBY/ALEX shelf with drawers in an alcove with an ODGER swivel chair in front of it and shelves on the wall above.

A white stain/light brown HEMNES desk with two drawers and a desk lamp on top is placed against a wall with a mirror.

A bright workspace with a white LAGKAPTEN desk in front of a window with sheer curtains. A BJÖRKBERGET chair is by the desk.

A grey HAUGA desk in the corner of a green room with a beige BJÖRKBERGET swivel chair in front and a FORSÅ work lamp on top.

An off-white TONSTAD desk with various items on top by a PAX/TONSTAD wardrobe and with a dark beige KRYLBO chair in front.

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4. Declutter around your desk so it always looks good

Desk on display? Keep things tidy. Neutral organisers and built-in cable management help maintain a calm and clutter-free setup.

A corner of the FRYSKÅS rattan desk with two HARVMATTA boxes with lid on top, one in anthracite and one in dark grey-beige.

A white FÖRSÄSONG cable tray holds a white KOPPLA socket with plugs in it. Wires are all contained in a RABALDER cable tidy.

A zinc-plated KROKFJORDEN shower hanger on a green wood panelled wall holding books, spectacles and various other items.

A blue HELMER drawer unit on castors in front of a table with technical drawings on it, by a TOSSBERG/MALSKÄR swivel chair.

A green SKOTAT extension cord in the corner of a desk and fitted into the corner of a room with a USB cable connected to it.

A horizontally placed tablet in a VIVALLA bamboo veneer tablet stand on a desk by a wall with a pegboard attached to it.

A person putting a USB cable in a white KOPPLA 4-way socket with 2 USB ports that is on top of a MITTZON sit/stand desk.

A white NÄVLINGE LED work lamp on a grey table top, beside an ELLOVEN monitor stand with a drawer that’s open.

5. The desk that’s ready when you just want to concentrate

Got tricky tasks? Use screens or position your desk in a quiet corner. Good lighting and nearby essentials keep you focused and ready.

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A grey ÖVNING desk divider with compartments on top of a dark grey/wood effect LAGKAPTEN table top with a cup on top.

A workspace placed in a corner with dark beige walls, wooden floors, a white TROTTEN desk and a beige FLINTAN office chair.

A LÖPARBANA gaming chair is in front of a black UTVISNING gaming desk with shelf in a corner with wall storage above it.

A rattan FRYKSÅS desk in a bright room with a rattan FRYKSÅS storage unit on castors beside it and a work chair in front.

A black stained ash veneer FJÄLLBERGET conference chair with a grey seat at a rattan desk littered with craft materials.

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6. Get your desk comfort sorted with these essentials

Switch from sitting to standing with the GLADHÖJDEN desk. Add a comfy chair and smart lighting like the LÅNESPELARE ring light — perfect for video calls or content creation.

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A workspace with a TROTTEN sit/stand desk with a VATTENKAR laptop/monitor stand supporting a laptop on top of it.

A Bomstad white MATCHSPEL gaming chair standing on a wooden floor with green-blue HANNALENA room darkening curtains behind.

A workspace in a bright, colourful room with a GLADHÖJDEN sit-stand desk placed by a graphic-patterned wall.

The seat and backrest of a black FLINTAN office chair, with a picture frame on the green wall behind it.

A LÅNESPELARE ring light with phone holder on a desk beside a monitor and keyboard and a pair of headphones on a stand.

An office workspace with an IKEA 365+ clear-glass mug and a NYMÅNE work lamp on a desktop by a window full of leafy plants.

A MITTZON frame with castors, whiteboard and shelf in a corner of a room with a FÖRNUFTIG air purifer on the wall beside it.

A pine RAST chest with 3 drawers in front of a window with a white UPPÅTVIND air purifier and a plant on top of it.

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7. It’s the finishing touches that make it you

Whether it’s your favourite throw, calming sounds or a plant, little extras make all the difference. Here’s how to make sure your desk area is as snug as the rest of your room:

Draping a supersoft rug or throw on your chair can level up the cosy feel around the desk and add a boost of colour and texture.
Try a SYMFONISK WiFi bookshelf speaker and a lush green plant to add your favourite sounds and the calm of nature – both useful whether you’re sitting at your desk, or winding down before bed.