If you have a laptop, do you really need a desk? When I redo my kitchen, I'm going to do a coffee area in place of a desk.

Hi, yes I do--no laptop so its needed. Im not showing that the picture went through. Not sure why not?

ok photo on now! thank you deco enthusiaste!

I don't think a change of materials that corresponds with the change in elevation will seem odd. Be aware, however, that 90% of buyers remove kitchen desks whenever possible, as they become collectors of junk very quickly and are almost always space better used for something else.

Thank you for your input! That is the very reason I am not doing drawers or upper cabinets. I will have a file cabinet located in another closet for all the papers etc. just need a place to pit monitor for quick look ups and I spend majority of my time in the kitchen so that makes it handy

I don’t think it looks odd at all

If you feel you absolutely must have the desk/aren't wanting to consider another option, you could make the "desk" counter-height. This will keep the counter the same height as the one above wine refrigerator and can serve as extra counter space when needed for food/drinks/entertaining/etc.

Personally though, I love my laptop for allowing me to be able to work wherever I need...at home, a coffee shop, even at our cottage. I'd rather be out on the screen porch or anywhere else than tied down to a desk. Just something to consider ;)

I agree why not counter height with a stool for the desk that IMO will also work down the road for resale since desks in kitchens are a dated look.