How To Choose An L-Shaped Desk For Home Office

Jun 18
08:15

2015

Mike Hartwick

Mike Hartwick

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If you work from home having a good desk is important. It should suit your needs and match your preferences. It should also be durable enough to take on its intended work purpose. Home l-shaped desks come in many varieties and designs. Choosing one can be a daunting experience because even if a desk is a common piece of furniture, there are many things to consider. The following information is useful if you are in the market for an l-shaped desk.

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Paper or Computer

One of the first things to consider when looking for a desk is to find out if you are going to use it for paper work,How To Choose An L-Shaped Desk For Home Office Articles computer work or both. If you are going to use it mainly for paper work then you just probably need a regular type of l-shaped desk. If you are going to use it for your computer or laptop buying the l-shaped computer desk is your best option. The computer desk comes with extra space for your computer plus a place to stash your CPU. It also has pre-cut holes for you to hide those cables and wires in.

Standard Or Customized

Standard l-shaped desks are readily available on furniture stores and can be bought and delivered to your home in a short time. Customized desks however need your input and can take some time for delivery as the maker needs to work on your request. If you want a customized version, take notes on the extras you need and make sure to convey these requests in a manner that the furniture shop can understand.

Size

The size of your l-shaped desk should be proportional to the size of your home office. Too small and you will find it hard to work due to cramped conditions in the desk. Too big and you will have a hard time reaching for your stapler or telephone. The right size should be in the "goldilocks zone". It is easy to reach for things but big enough to accommodate the work you need to do.

Type of work

L-shaped desks come in all types of materials. There are even glass l-shaped desks and desks made of industrial grade metal. You probably won't be using the industrial type at home but it's always best to buy a desk made from good materials. For a bit of flair and pizzazz, consider a desk made from birch which is a moderately expensive material. It is hard making it very durable and many people like the striking grain pattern of this wood.

Budget

Not all of us can buy l-shaped desks made from mahogany, teak or cherry. For the budget conscious buyer, consider desks made from cheaper materials like wood laminate, cheaper wood like poplar and pine, PVC, veneer, plywood and other relatively cheaper materials. What is important is that it will help you work at home and it is durable enough to last up to a reasonable time. You can always start with an economical l-shaped desk and then upgrade to a more expensive one as your work and income progresses!

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