We know that not everybody is the same - which is why height-adjustable desks often make so much sense.
Height adjustable desks give you that added freedom that traditional desks just can’t compete with. Whether you’re looking to create a standing desk to stretch out that sore back, the perfect seated height - or perhaps something in between a height-adjustable desk gives you exactly that.
Here are a few pointers to help you get the most out of your height adjustable desk.
Standing or sitting
It may sound reductive to even mention it, but the whole point of a height-adjustable desk is that you can move it up and down. This means that they can be perfect for children who need something close to the floor, but also for those who are looking to start alternating between standing and sitting.
The benefits of using a standing desk are now pretty substantial and persuasive, but it’s also not advisable to stand all of the time. Flexispot offers a wide selection of height-adjustable desks that give you the freedom to move seamlessly between sitting and standing throughout the day.
It often takes some time to get used to standing while working, but in the long run, it’s a no-brainer. Not only does it help to iron out those aches and pains that we get from hours sitting down in an unnatural position, but it’s been shown to increase concentration and productivity.
Crank adjustable or motorised
When talking about a crank adjustable or motorised model we are essentially talking about how you move the table up and down.
Our Crank-adjustable standing desk H1 comes with a foldable crank handle that needs to be rotated in order to raise and lower the desk. It comes with a maximum speed of 6mm/circle, and the lifting can be realised from 71cm to 121cm within 30 to 40 seconds.
If you are worried about the force needed to move the desk frequently, there’s really no need to fret, the crank adjustable model rises and lowers almost seamlessly and with very little effort required.
On the other end of the spectrum, our DynamikDesk standing desk EB2 comes with an advanced lifting system that is controlled with a dual motor. By using the customizable LED work panel, moving the desk up and down is as easy as just pressing a button.
It also comes with three height memory positions that allows you to save the different positions exactly and return to them whenever you need them.
Think size
One factor to keep in mind when considering purchasing a height-adjustable desk is that they are often designed to be smaller and more lightweight than traditional desks.
That large wooden desk you once had might look beautiful, but it is also lumbersome and it would be almost impossible to create the same kind of thing and make it height adjustable. One of the trade-offs for these types of tables is that they are usually smaller than traditional desks.
But that doesn’t mean you’ll necessarily be cramped with a height-adjustable desk. We offer shapes and sizes to suit all needs and tastes.
Are height-adjustable desks and standing desks the same thing?
If you’re looking to invest in a new desk and want to branch out a little, you’ll probably come into contact with these two descriptions. Sometimes they can overlap and the names are occasionally used as synonyms of each other, but it’s important to be very clear on what you are buying.
A standing desk is exactly that, a desk you can stand at. Often these are height adjustable to provide different heights for people to work out, but if you’re looking for a desk you can also sit down at, you should make sure of the minimum height it can be lowered to.
Anything that is described as height-adjustable is considered a desk that can be quickly and easily adapted from a sitting desk to a standing one.
As mentioned, these two names often overlap, but before making a purchase, just double-check that what you’re buying will actually do what you think it will.
Storage
Before purchasing a height-adjustable desk, one point to consider is your storage needs. Many of our adjustable desks come without a desk drawer because we find that our customers are often looking for more lightweight, minimalist models, but that isn't always the case.
The Esben Height-Adjustable Desk EHD2 is a true powerhouse of a desk, which not only comes with motorised height adjustment via a LED panel and three USB ports, but two rather large desk draws that are perfect for any use. This immediately opens the desk to be used in other ways and can easily blend in as a piece of stylish furniture.
Conclusion
With the way things are going, we might all be using height-adjustable desks in the future. Not only are they proving to be excellent for our bodies, but with modern advances in technology, it couldn’t be easier to raise and lower a desk.
Not too long ago, these kinds of desks may have been seen as a little eccentric - perhaps something that you might see in a Google office - but not anymore. After sitting down at traditional desks for decades, as our bodies slowly ached in pain, the future is all about height-adjustable desks.