Types of desk

The Standing Desks

Although the details are a bit sketchy as to the invention of the standing desks, it’s a well known fact that Leonardo Da Vinci was one of its earliest users. Standing desks are almost an oxymoron, given that desks were originally designed for sitting, there are numerous health benefits to having a standing desk. As the name suggests, it’s a desk that allows you to stand up comfortably while you work. This in turn helps with better posture, reduction in back aches and possibly managing blood sugar levels. It’s also linked to lowering weight gain and obesity. That’s a lot of good reasons to stand as you work.

Computer desk

Possibly the most common option for school going children and students, the computer desks have been around since the computer trend first took the world by storm. The computer desk has everything you need for a functional work space. A little bulkier than writing desks, the computer desks are large enough to store desktop monitors, hard drives and cables. Created to facilitate an organized space, computer desks are essentially the best desk for small home businesses. From having multilayer shelves, sliding drawers for files, and allocated space for printers, the computer desk is the ideal choice for many.

Gaming Desk

As the name suggests, the gaming desk is designed specifically for gamers and when it comes to playing online games, it is one serious business. Gaming desks are different from your regular run of the mill desks. Main aspects:

• Appearance: They are often elegant, bold and attractive and consist of different finishes to create a sporty look
• Not Space Saving. They often come in large rectangular and L-shaped designs to accommodate large computer monitors and gaming gear. Gaming chairs for gaming must be comfortable to accommodate the long hours of sitting in front of the monitor.
• Durability. Gaming desks are made to withstand a huge amount of gear from multiple monitors, CPU, speakers and gaming accessories. Gaming can be quite intense so a durable and long lasting table made from hardwood and PVCs are often the right choice for a gaming desk.

Floating Desk

Unlike the name, a floating desk does not float. It is, however, the perfect choice for small spaces. A floating desk is uniquely designed to be mounted on your wall so that the desk can be dropped down when you need to use it. This great space saving tool is the best desk option for tiny homes and other small living spaces or for when you don’t need a permanent office set up.

Shaped Desk

The shaped desk is a great way to make the most of different angles of your home space.

• The corner desk. This is an effective way to utilize the corner of your room with a functioning desk. The only downside is the little amount of dead space behind the monitor and the wall behind it.
• The L shape desk. A game changer when it comes to your home office needs. It employs the use of your corner thus automatically equipping you with two desks for increased productivity. It allows you to be more organized with its increased storage area and impressive cable management.
• The Wave Desk. This highly popular desk is lightweight while offering you all the trimmings of a traditional computer desk. The wave desk has a curved front so that the desktop is deeper on one end than on the other. This allows you to place more equipment on the desk or suitable for providing extra support for your favored hand when using a mouse.

Writing Desk

The writing desk has been around for eons. They are beautifully crafted pieces of well designed furniture. They were traditionally manufactured with the sole purpose of providing a space to write and they often came with drawers and sometimes hutches. The modern writing desk can support the laptop but they aren’t built to support big monitors, CPUs and numerous cables and printers. Apart from the simple laptop stand for working in bed, the writing desk is a sensible option for a stylish workspace requiring only a laptop and minimal accessories. Fashion yourself a savvy study with the integration of gorgeous side tables to complement your work station.