The pandemic forced many office employees to work from home. Many struggled in the beginning but most have adjusted after more than year. Surveys show that a lot of workers want to keep going with this arrangement with office time being optional or limited. Since hybrid and fully remote working is here to stay, people will need to think more about creating a more conducive and productive space in their homes. The office desk furniture is the center of work activities so selection should not be taken lightly. Shoppers will have to consider the trade-offs to find the perfect balance for their own situation.
Surface Area vs Available Space
For example, one has to consider how big the desk should be based on the things that will reside on the surface. List these items down so that you can get a better estimate. These might include a monitor, a CPU tower, a laptop, a tablet, a keyboard, a mouse, a mousepad, a printer, a desk lamp, a pen holder, a desk calendar, and a notepad. Some people can make do with less while others need even more than these. The problem is that the available space in the room might limit the desk size. A floating shelf on top of the desk can hold some of the items instead. The keyboard might slide from under the surface. The monitor can be mounted on an arm to free up more space.
Budget vs Desk Quality
Everyone wants a high quality office desk furniture but the reality is that there is a finite budget to consider. Solid wood desks are quite expensive. If you insist on having this, then you might try building one as a DIY project to save money. You could also opt for cheaper composite wood alternatives from reputable brands. These can look just as nice and are easy to assemble. You might also be thinking about getting a sit-stand desk. Models with manual adjustment are much cheaper than those with electronic adjustment.
Storage vs Freedom of Movement
If you have a lot stuff that you want within reach, then you can get a desk with built-in drawers. Just make sure that there is enough space underneath for your legs to move. The drawers can take up considerable space such that it might feel cramped down there. This won’t be a problem if the desk is wide enough. You can also opt to have a separate drawer next to the desk.
