Workers all over the world have been scrambling to create an office space they can use at home. For some, this can be as simple as a kitchen table since they live alone or with a partner. Others may live with a large family so need a dedicated space. It would be nice to furnish this with proper office desk furniture as well. Below are some of the things that you will have to consider when buying one:
Space Constraints
It all starts with the home office space. Most are relatively small so we need to make sure that the desk will fit inside and still allow us to move around freely. We may want the biggest and most beautiful desk available but we’ll have to scratch that off the list if it’s not feasible. If you need a large desk surface, then perhaps you might have to go deep instead of long or vice versa. You might also add floating shelves on the wall above the monitor so that you can get a small desk and still have a place for your stuff. A desk with drawers can work as well.
Height Adjustment
Most desks will have a height of 70 cm. if you are a shorter person, then this can feel too high. You will need to lift the height of your office chair to type comfortably. However, this will create a gap between your feet and the ground. Use a foot stool so that your feet can rest on something solid. Even reams of paper will do in a pinch. For taller people, it may be necessary to get a height-adjustable desk with manual crack or automated motors. This is also good for working while standing.
Fixed Design or DIY
Most will purchase a office desk furniture with a fixed design even if they have to assemble everything from the flatpack box. Others would rather buy different parts such as designer legs and a solid wood panel so that they can achieve their dream desk setup. This will allow them to have greater control over the colors and features that they would like to include. Choose a light-colored top to make the home office look bigger. Choose a dark-colored top to minimize distractions and hide stains better. Make sure to get a thick top material if you are planning to use a large and heavy monitor such as ultrawide models to prevent sagging in the middle.
