Choose the best desk for a home office

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No home office is complete without a desk, which provides a work surface and storage space and also functions as the focal piece in one of the most important rooms in the house.

When choosing a desk, one should look at five important factors. These are:

Ergonomics

The wrong desk can cause injuries like neck strain and repetitive strain injury (RSI). To prevent these, the work surface should allow for the keyboard and mouse to sit closely together, and it should be high enough for one to be able to type without bending the wrists.

The work surface of the desk should have enough room on it for the monitor to be placed an arm's length away and at about eye level.

A desk should be at a height that allows enough space for one's knees and thighs to fit comfortably underneath it.

An ergonomic desk should be partnered with an ergonomic work chair for best results.

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Size and shape

One should choose a desk that's right for the size of work space it's intended for. Foldable computer stands, Parsons-style desks, and wall-mounted versions with vertical shelving are practical options for small offices. A larger home office with extra floor space calls for larger desks.

L-shaped desks are great for corner offices. Home offices with more than one user will do well with a u-shaped desk that has a divided surface area and provides plenty of space to be shared.

Storage

A good desk should have storage space for documents, cables, and other home office supplies. Before purchasing one, it should be screened for sufficiency of storage space (in the form of drawers, hutches, or attached shelving) for the owner’s needs.

Construction

Laminate desks are a popular, inexpensive option. High-pressure laminate desks are more durable than their low-pressure counterparts but are slightly pricier. Wood is classic and durable but prone to surface nicks. Metal is even more hard-wearing but might not be a good fit for the home, style-wise.

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Avoid ripoffs when purchasing furniture purchase and inspect and test the desk before buying it. Check the corners for fraying and splinters and the entire desk for exposed nails. Give the drawers an in and out slide run to ensure they do so smoothly. For more furniture buying tips, follow this Circus Furniture Twitter account.