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# Compact Wall-Mounted Desks
The HomCom Fold Out Desk Allows Workstations to Fold Out of Sight

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-03-16 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-out-desk
References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2016/03/16/convertible-wall-mount-desk/122940) & [amzn](http://amzn.com/B01CDTA8CK)

For many consumers their home also acts as their workplace, so the HomCom Fold Out Desk is designed to help offer functionality without needing too much space.

Coming in an espresso brown color option, the desk is intended to be [installed onto a wall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-desk-1) in a portion of the home where a traditional desk might or might not be suitable. The interior compartment of the desk features [ample storage for accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otis-hanger-30), files and much more.

When work is done, the HomCom Fold Out Desk allows the work area of the desk to [fold up and into the cabinet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-shelf). What's left is a discreet cabinet that looks like nothing other than a simple wall unit for storing things.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.0/10
- Popularity: 74% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Space-saving Furniture:** Opportunity to innovate by creating compact and functional furniture designs that maximize limited spaces.
- **Home Office Solutions:** Potential for developing innovative products and services that cater to the needs of remote workers and home office setups.
- **Discreet Storage Solutions:** Possibility for creating hidden storage solutions that seamlessly blend into the design of living spaces.

### Where This Applies

- **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to create innovative space-saving designs for consumers with limited living spaces.
- **Home Decor and Design:** Potential for interior designers and home decor companies to offer creative solutions for organizing and maximizing functionality in small spaces.
- **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can capitalize on the growing demand for compact home office furniture by providing a wide selection of space-saving options.

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