Not Sure What Type of Desk You Need? 9 Ideas For Gamers, Students, and Everyone Else

This Paige Writing Desk ($173) has a simple but stylish silhouette that looks elegant (but not stuffy). As its name suggest, it's an ideal place to jot off a note — but it's also great for doing small craft projects, taking a Zoom call, and trying to get to inbox zero.

If you don't have endless space, a compact workspace is the way to go. Available in white oak or walnut and equipped with a discreet drawer, this Open Plan Desk ($695) is quietly and eternally stylish. Oh, and if you do have endless space? Good news: the back is finished, so you can float the desk in the middle of your expansive office.

If you're usually up past midnight on your console and multiple screens, you'll find lots to like in the Barolli Gaming Desk ($550). A lower shelf protects your console from dusty floors, and a monitor stand keeps the action at eye level for more comfortable gameplay. An LED light creates a backlit glow, there's a hook for your headphones, and — surprise! — there's a built-in electric can cooler.

If glamour is your middle name, add this Sonnet Storage Vanity Desk ($1,698) to your list of dream items. The classic vanity can be used for primping and streaming, but it also works beautifully as a place to work from home (and has options for stashing your laptop when 5 p.m. rolls around).

For creative types like graphic designers and writers, the L shape of the Baraga Desk ($300) is just the thing. Set up your computer on one side, then use the other to work on mood boards, handwritten notes, collages, and anything else that helps you stay productive. Another plus? This design allows left-handed and right-handed people to make the most of their space.

Feeling pain in your lower back after a day of slumping over the computer? Try standing up straight while you work. This compact Floyd Standing Desk ($975) is available in a stylish wood finish, or if you prefer color, design your own Jarvis Desk ($699) with the top of your choice.

Ideal for homes that don't have dedicated office space, this Carynhurst Desk ($360) works like a desk but can double as an entryway table. During your working hours, set up a laptop and get things done. When it's time to log off, just stash your computer in one of the pull-out drawers. To keep things looking extra sleek, use Command clips to secure your power cord to the desk's legs or back brace so they're tucked away.

Attention, students: this Slim Desk ($499) brightens up a space immediately and will last you from high school through grad school and beyond. The sturdy steel desk is available in 17 color options (we're fond of tangerine, pictured here) and doesn't take up a ton of room. Store textbooks on the lower shelf, or keep things organized by sliding in storage trays. A+.

Artists and architects know the value of a drawing desk, and this Studio Designs Drawing Desk ($197) is a well-priced introduction to the concept. Its top can be used flat or angled up to 40 degrees, providing lots of options for working and creating. Other smart features include a pencil ledge, three storage drawers, and a lower shelf, and — best of all — the stool is included. It's available in brighter colors, too, but for our money, black is classic.