Why the Size of Your Office Desks Is Important

Many people who shop for this type of office furnishing will spend most of their time focusing on the aesthetic look of the furniture and give little thought to the size. When the furniture arrives, in many cases the furniture is either much larger or much smaller than was originally expected.

So just why does the size of your office desks matter so much? If you end up purchasing a desk that is bigger than expected, you will find that it can create quite a large issue with foot traffic in the room. While a desk is generally designed for one person to use, the room may be visited by numerous people including coworkers and clients alike. Space needs to be left in the room to accommodate these visitors.

When outfitting a space, office desks are of course only one part of the equation. There are so many other things that will need to be placed into a room. For one, there is the desk chair that the worker will sit in, and some of these chairs are very large with massive armrests, too. There is computer equipment, and maybe the room will also have a copier machine, a fax machine, client reception chairs, decorative features like potted plants, and more. The desk is not the end-all item in the room. While it often is the focal point, space does need to be provided for these other items as well.

Then, and perhaps most importantly, comes the question of worker productivity. Office desks are a major part of productivity and efficiency, and they can either promote or hamper it. Consider a desk that has drawers and cabinets that can easily be opened and that is at an ideal height. Consider a desk tray for the keyboard that easily slides out and works well with the desk chair that was chosen. Then, consider the opposite situation in which a worker has to constantly struggle to find space to open cabinets and drawers, and where there is a battle to get into a comfortable position with the chair and keyboard tray because space is so limited. These are points to consider as you shop around.