A ladder desk, as the name implies, is characterized by its angular supports and shelves, giving it an appearance similar to a ladder. Because of its innovative design, it can rest against a wall and takes up very little room on the floor. Ladder desks are great for small apartments, college dorm rooms, and even unused corners of bigger homes because they take up less room than regular desks. A ladder desk is a writing or computer desk attached to a ladder-style bookshelf or is a freestanding structure that includes a desktop and shelves or storage space for books and other goods. Many variations of this desk come in the form of a ladder desk with drawers or keyboard tray, providing you with an extra platform to place your keyboard or other accessories.