Transform Your Bay Window: 10 Smart Desk Designs

The bay window in my small bedroom has been empty for eight years. When I first bought the house, I dreamed of transforming it into a relaxing area, a tea table on a cushion where I could relax, sip tea, listen to music, read, or bask in the sun.

But as time went on, my dreams began to fade. I felt that this small corner in the room wasn't as comfortable as the living room as a relaxing area, so slowly, the bay window became a place to store miscellaneous items.

I once saw a blogger online who had transformed their bay window into a desk, and I was impressed.

Inspired by her, I decided to give my own bay window a try. After all, I paid tens of thousands of yuan per square meter for this space, and I didn't want it to go to waste.

Since our bay window can't be demolished, we had to extend the entire bay window countertop outward.

My home's bay window was extended 30 centimeters to create a floating desk. I added drawers and legroom at the bottom, making it more comfortable. I also added several open shelves to the side of the bay window for books and other small items.

A netizen named @Lulu Zoe designed her bay window this way.

She converted the bay window into a pull-out desk because she only occasionally works from home and uses a portable laptop. When not in use, the desk can be pushed back to avoid affecting the width of the aisle, and then pulled out when needed, ensuring comfortable legroom.

Let me share a few more examples of bay windows converted into desks:

How to convert a bay window that can't be demolished?

Netizen @Reading Time on the Bay Window:

My bay window is 180 cm long, and I chose a 140 cm long tabletop. I didn't choose a length that covered the entire bay window because I wanted a sliding desk frame that I'd use daily, so I wouldn't want to place anything heavy on it. And 140 cm is a comfortable length for one person.

The desk is 70 cm deep and extends 20-30 cm when in use, making it comfortable for even someone with long legs at 170 cm tall.

Renovations like hers offer flexibility and practicality. If you ever decide you don't want to use the bay window desk anymore, you can quickly restore it to its original layout.

Netizen @渣老頭's bay window couldn't be demolished, so he renovated it like this. Look at the storage capacity—it's incredible!

The renovated L-shaped bay window desk has a spacious top and is perfect for leg rest, even sitting cross-legged.

Opening the window with the curtains is also easy. Five drawers are built underneath the desk, eliminating the need for a bedside table.

Look at the desk at netizen @路可先生's home. It only cost a few hundred yuan to renovate, and it's quite comfortable!

He usually works from home, so he renovated his unused bay window to work, study, and entertain. This has significantly improved space utilization, and it's where he spends the most time each day.

Actually, renovating a desk with a sliding top like this is very simple and can be done yourself. All you need is a tabletop of the right size and five retractable legs: two long and three short.

Because the tabletop is a bit long, a middle leg is needed to prevent it from collapsing over time. The tabletop is set at 75cm from the ground, which can be adjusted to suit your preferences. Once assembled, it's done.

Another user, @爱吃香菜, had a carpenter build a bay window desk on-site and added a row of drawers for storage.

The desk top can be pulled out, making it convenient for resting your legs when sitting down.

User @拉铁小圆子's home has a simple design like this, isn't it?

This desk, wrapped in wood veneer, is perfect for enjoying tea in your free time. The large glass wall offers a view of the scenery outside, and the greenery on the table complements the view, making it a great place to spend the entire day.

How to renovate a bay window after it's been demolished?

Netizen @大灰狼家's desk was created by demolishing an existing bay window. The tabletop measures 80cm from the window glass, making it perfectly wide enough to be used as both a desk and a dressing table, making it highly usable.

It offers ample light and a wide view, along with ample storage space. Three drawers plus an open cabinet on each side can accommodate skincare products and books. The phantom tulle drawers create a clean and tidy space.

Netizen @汀天天的家's daughter's room originally had a bay window, but after demolishing it, they created a floating desk for her to do her homework.

The design is simple: a square tube frame is built into the wall, eliminating the worry of the tabletop collapsing over time. When tired from doing homework, she can always relax by gazing out at the trees and the distant horizon.

Netizen @大高小高's新家 demolished the bay window and created a 3-meter-long floating desk. She added custom-shaped niches on either side of the window, creating a stylish design. She says that spending every day in this bedroom brings a sense of comfort and tranquility.

Summary:

Above are 10 examples of how to convert bay windows into desks. Those previously useless bay windows can be transformed into desks, creating an extra room. It's incredibly practical and cost-effective! Everyone, make use of your unused bay windows!

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