With many of us now resigned to working remotely, we have had to set up our office area in whatever available space we have. For some of us, this is likely to be a tight corner in an already cramped living room or a poky box room with peculiarly shaped walls. Choosing the right size and shape of office desk to fit into these tight and awkward areas can prove challenging. Luckily, there are plenty of innovative and cleverly designed desk styles to ensure that even the most awkward space can be transformed into a practical and functional office area. Before searching for your ideal office desk, make sure you take accurate measurements of your designated office area to ensure that your chosen desk will fit there.
In this article, we explore some of the popular styles of office desk and how to choose the most appropriate one for your workspace.
Rectangular Desk
This style of desk is considered to be the office standard. With a sleek, straight design and a long edge, the rectangular desk can fit into many home offices. It provides a generous working area and space for plenty of storage. If you are on a budget, rectangular desks are typically the most cost-effective choice.
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L-Shaped Desk
Aptly named, the L-shaped desk is structured in the shape of the letter “L” and is designed to occupy small work areas or tight corners. The L-shaped desk typically has a long straight working area, similar to the rectangular desk and then a smaller section that lies at right angles to this. The design of these desks helps to optimise space for working and storage. Many workers opt to add some shelving or drawers within the additional section to help keep things organised and tidy.
Corner Desk
Corner desks are ideal for fitting into an unused corner of your home. Corners are often poorly utilised, left empty and gathering dust. If you have recently transitioned to working from home, you may not be lucky enough to have a spare room which you can use as a home office. If this is the case, you may need to convert a small area in one of your existing rooms. What better place to choose than an unused corner?
With a corner desk, you will be facing towards the wall, so this can help to minimise any distractions in your home. Corner desks can also be very aesthetically pleasing, with the option to choose one that fits nicely in with your home decor. The only downside is that corner desks typically have less room than rectangular or L-shaped desks.
Wave Desk
You may not have heard of a wave desk before as they are certainly not as popular as the previous desk types that we have discussed. As you have probably guessed, a wave desk is shaped just like a wave, with a stylish curve at the front. One of the major benefits of a wave-shaped desk is the extra support that the curved front can offer to your dominant arm and hand. These desks are generally available in either a left- or right-handed configuration. The shape of a wave desk allows you to store bulky computer equipment on the wider part of the desk.
Height Adjustable Standing Desk
As research continues to highlight the damaging effects of a sedentary lifestyle on our physical health, many workers are opting to invest in a height-adjustable sit/stand desk. A standing desk gives you the option to seamlessly transition between a sitting and standing position throughout the day. By remaining mobile and spending a greater proportion of the working day standing, you will benefit from improved posture, weight loss and a reduced risk of musculoskeletal problems. Not to mention reduced risk of stroke, diabetes and cardiovascular problems.
Flexispot offers an exciting and innovative range of height adjustable standing desks, so you are bound to find one that fits nicely into your home office space.
Modular Desk Solutions
Are you not sure how much space you need in your home office? Are you waiting to receive new pieces of office equipment and you are just not sure where they are going to fit? Maybe your workload is expanding and you are going to need to add some additional storage space to your office area. If this sounds like you, then modular office furniture could be the right choice for you. With modular desk solutions, you can add or take away sections of the furniture to meet your current needs.
Last Thoughts
Whatever desk shape and size you choose, remember to consider the ergonomics of your chosen furniture. A good home office desk will help you to maintain good posture throughout the working day. When setting your budget, try to allocate as much money as you comfortably can so that you can purchase a high-quality desk that will last you for many years to come.
