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Whether you want a desk for work or study, or to simply surf the Net, these designs will help you achieve your tasks with ease
The home office, study, computer nook, hobby space – all these areas in your home revolve around one classic piece of furniture – the desk. Find your home’s perfect fit right here.
2. Size does matter
Before you choose a desk for your home office, make a list of all the things you need it to hold. Include everything from important files and folders to your monitor, keyboard and mouse, and don’t forget your coffee cup! Carefully calculate how big a desk you’ll need, and then buy a bigger one!
Before you choose a desk for your home office, make a list of all the things you need it to hold. Include everything from important files and folders to your monitor, keyboard and mouse, and don’t forget your coffee cup! Carefully calculate how big a desk you’ll need, and then buy a bigger one!
3. Form vs function
Before you choose a desk, consider exactly what you need it for and how often you’ll use it. For occasional users with limited space, a simple bench like this one might do the trick. There are also some fabulous lecterns and portable computer desks on the market that can be wheeled in and out of alcoves or cupboards as they’re needed.
Before you choose a desk, consider exactly what you need it for and how often you’ll use it. For occasional users with limited space, a simple bench like this one might do the trick. There are also some fabulous lecterns and portable computer desks on the market that can be wheeled in and out of alcoves or cupboards as they’re needed.
4. Consider an ergonomic model
These can be adjusted to the height that best suits you and allow you to work in either a sitting or standing position. They’re especially good for artists and interior designers who need to stand back to look at colours and layouts. Working on your feet can also be a great health choice.
These can be adjusted to the height that best suits you and allow you to work in either a sitting or standing position. They’re especially good for artists and interior designers who need to stand back to look at colours and layouts. Working on your feet can also be a great health choice.
5. Declare it a clutter-free zone
You may even like to consider an armoire desk with a built-in monitor cabinet, deep file drawer and slide-out keyboard trays. Less clutter equals less stress, and that means higher productivity – not to mention a better quality of life.
You may even like to consider an armoire desk with a built-in monitor cabinet, deep file drawer and slide-out keyboard trays. Less clutter equals less stress, and that means higher productivity – not to mention a better quality of life.
6. The professional look
Your desk should look as professional as you do. This is especially important if you meet clients in your home office. As business tycoon Harold S Geneen once said: “You can know a person by the kind of desk he keeps.” For a classy look, you can’t beat an executive desk in mahogany or golden oak.
Your desk should look as professional as you do. This is especially important if you meet clients in your home office. As business tycoon Harold S Geneen once said: “You can know a person by the kind of desk he keeps.” For a classy look, you can’t beat an executive desk in mahogany or golden oak.
7. Go modern
If you’re after something a little more contemporary, go for a computer desk with clean, smooth lines and complement it with a neutral colour scheme and sleek metallic furnishings. If a modern, light-filled look is more your style, consider a contemporary glass top with a sleek metallic finish.
If you’re after something a little more contemporary, go for a computer desk with clean, smooth lines and complement it with a neutral colour scheme and sleek metallic furnishings. If a modern, light-filled look is more your style, consider a contemporary glass top with a sleek metallic finish.
8. A true classic
If you love the classics or perhaps fancy yourself as the next Hemmingway, why not splash out on a solid hardwood desk with an embossed leather top.
If you love the classics or perhaps fancy yourself as the next Hemmingway, why not splash out on a solid hardwood desk with an embossed leather top.
9. The casual workstation
The easygoing workspace should be welcoming as well as functional, so go for a smart, warm look rather than a cool, corporate one. A comfortable, organised work area is essential to any home for everything from paying the bills to surfing the internet for delicious recipes.
The easygoing workspace should be welcoming as well as functional, so go for a smart, warm look rather than a cool, corporate one. A comfortable, organised work area is essential to any home for everything from paying the bills to surfing the internet for delicious recipes.
10. For the creative types
For artists and avid readers, a desk with an adjustable top is a great choice. These usually come with several height options and are proven to reduce lower back and neck pressure.
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If you use your desk every day, choose something that has plenty of legroom and space to spread out on top.