How to Buy or Choose the Right Office Desk

The right office desk can really make all the difference between a comfortable productive day and a hurried inconvenient one. When it’s time to buy new furniture, whether for the first time for a space or to replace existing pieces; you need to consider a few points that will help you to make the right choice. When it comes to buying a desk for your office, the following important points should matter:

• Does the desk you are considering suit your current work style and will it meet with the demands of your job? For instance, you probably won’t enjoy a small corner desk if you are designer and need to spread ideas and patterns out across the desk top.

• Will the surface of the desk suit the daily use of the type of job you have in mind. For instance, an easily scratched surface probably won’t suit a job where items are cut or moved around on every day.

• Does the desk have the right dimensions? Will it fit into the space that you have available? It is important to choose a desk that doesn’t overpower the room or get lost in it. Measuring the available space before you start shopping is vitally important.

You will need to choose a desk that promotes an ergonomic, productive and comfortable workspace.

Decide how or what the desk will be used for

• Computer work – if you are going to use the office desk mostly for computer work, take the time to look at workstations that are specifically designed for it. If your computer is a desktop, make sure that there is sufficient space underneath the unit for storing the CPU comfortably, without getting in the way of your leg room. These desks typically have built in wire holes for neatly and safely organising your electrical cables too. It’s also quite convenient if your computer office desk has a storage drawer or stationery holder/compartment available.

• Organising and sorting of paperwork – if you are working with bulky files, papers and documents, you will need an office desk that allows you to spread out. Desks designed for administrative and paper work, typically have filing shelves and overhead storage cabinets or areas for convenient work.

• Combination desks – this type of office desk is typically used for computer work, paperwork and meetings. L-shape and U-shape desks are popular for this, as they provide more than sufficient work space and offer a professional and presentable image to clients. Look for desks that have storage drawers and places to stash files and folders when clients are present. Nothing is worse than a messy looking workstation and L-shape and U-shape desks are designed for quick storage to ensure that your clients are presented with an “always neat and ready” appearance.

• Work from home desks – computer armoires are popular office desk options for the home. Home offices tend to create a cluttered appearance in the home, especially if you don’t have a separate office area to the actual living areas. If your home office desk needs to share the living room or a bedroom, choose an L-shape, as they are designed to offer work space, without taking too much space up themselves. They also offer great storage space to de-clutter the desktop and keep the home looking neat.

These are just a few things to look for when looking for a desk that specifically suits your work type and space needs. At Quantum Office Furniture, we stock a wide range of office desks and welcome you to take the time to browse through our extensive list of products or get in touch with one of our consultants who will present you with viable office furniture options. For more information and advice on our office desk range, contact us via email or telephone at Quantum Office Furniture today.