As a shopping editor, any multi-functional piece fills me with genuine joy. Lift-top coffee tables, plush storage ottomans, and even bed frames with a hydraulic lift system are always on my mind. It's no surprise, then, that when my family was updating our spare room, we found the perfect swivel desk at Costco that can double the square footage with a simple push.
The Pelham Swivel Desk consists of two compartments joined by a swivel mechanism: one side desk and one storage component with four cubbies. You can rotate the side desk into one long line, fold it in on itself, or into an L-shape to the left or right. So no matter which position makes you the most productive, you can switch it up when you need.
With such a modern function, it's only right that the desk has a modern look. The birch veneers and molding on the exterior added a sophisticated touch to our office, allowing it to feel brand-new, even with furniture we've had for a decade. We snagged a matching ladder bookcase to flesh out the look. The shelves in the storage section are also adjustable, so they can shift to hold everything from office supplies to family heirlooms.
Aside from the sleek look and extra space, the real reason we bought this desk was for the way it can make any room pull double duty. Our home office is one of those "work-in-progress" spaces. During the holidays, our house turns into a scene from Cheaper by the Dozen, and every bit of square footage turns into guest space. Normally, we squeeze a large air mattress into the home office, but this swivel desk changed the game. We can clear an extra four feet of room by folding the desk into a compact workstation. The home office becomes a guest room in an instant. The next piece we're on the hunt for? The perfect sleeper sofa to finish off the space.
After using the Pelham Swivel Desk to modernize and completely transform my family's spare room, I was heartbroken to see that it had sold out in just weeks. The good news? Costco isn't the only retailer that noticed this piece's potential. I was able to track down some amazing alternatives from Amazon and Wayfair, whether you need several drawers of storage or want an open, curved display space. Scroll on to find the versatile pieces that won me over.
HSH 360° Rotating L-Shaped Desk
Pottery Barn Cayman L-Shape Rotating Desk
Latitude Run 360° Wooden Swivel Desk
Janae McKenzie is the Associate Shopping Editor at House Beautiful, where she regularly covers the best of the best in home brands. Since joining the House Beautiful team in 2023, Janae regularly creates seasonal gift guides in addition to reviewing and evaluating home decor, bespoke furniture, and accessories. Janae also routinely tests viral products, from luxury sheets to high-tech air purifiers, determining quality and guiding readers to the best purchases possible. Janae holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri and began her career at Food Network shortly after graduation. She also covers relevant shopping deals and celebrity news in the home space, a skill she honed during her tenure as a news writer at Glamour. When she’s not writing or scoping out the next mattress to test, you can find her hunting for trinkets to add to her bookshelf or artfully arranging her Playbill collection.
