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Modern desks have simple, clean lines and are intended to float in a room, but they also work well anchored against walls. Aside from design aesthetic, the most important aspect of a modern desk is that it remain free from clutter.

Since most modern-style desks don’t contain drawers, free-standing storage modules are a must in an office space. In any space, a clutter-free modern desk is easily multi-functional.

Repurposed Pieces
Repurposed tables or other architectural pieces—even if older—can be made into modern desks. The key is to find pieces with modern lines: straight legs, sparse to non-existent hardware, and solid (not hinged) rectangular tops.

For example, a solid oak or walnut library table on casters takes on a modern appearance when floated, or placed away from the wall. Old industrial tables or new kitchen islands made of stainless steel work well as modern desks: they inherently possess clean lines, and steel speaks directly to the modern aesthetic.

One repurposing idea is to create a one-of-a-kind desk by placing a desktop across two identical supports. Two sawhorses made from light-colored pine or brushed steel, topped with a salvaged door or window, is modern design with a twist.

A custom-fitted piece of Plexiglas on top provides an even work surface. Photos beneath the Plexiglas can hide a plain desktop while displaying personal articles without cluttering space. Read the rest of this entry »