Today, and thanks to the advancements in tech, we find ourselves working in the comfort of our homes. At times we’re forced to carry home some projects from work, or maybe we’re freelancers, and our homes happen to be the office. It’s usually fun working from home. However, we both know that choosing the furniture for your home office is often a challenge. 

Here are the top five tips that can help you pick the right desk for your home office. 

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1. Cost
Often, experts say that everything has a price tag and so does the office desks. By doing shallow research over the internet, you will realize that the desks come in a wide range of prices. Don’t be surprised to find those inflated prices. The truth be told, the prices go hand in hand with the quality. Therefore, you should check for a quality desk that matches your taste and needs and which favors your wallet. You can check with various suppliers to compare the prices. By doing so, you ensure that the office desk doesn’t mess with your savings.

2. Health and Comfort
Comfort should be given the topmost priority when it comes to picking the right office desk. After all, you will probably spend most of your day on the desk, and it’s never your wish to have those neck aches, back aches, and even headaches because of poor furniture. Health experts suggest that the center of your pc should be about 15 degrees below your eye level and 20 inches away from your face. Therefore, you should check to make sure that your desk doesn’t raise your monitor while you’re seated and thus avoiding the health hazards that may arise. 

3. Seating Allowance
It is advisable to sit on your computer chair and measure the distance from the top of your thighs to the floor. It sounds crazy, right? But be sure it’s necessary as this is the space you will want under the desk to allow comfort. Also, you should measure to ensure that your desk is broad enough to allow comfortable typing while leaving some space where you can place a piece of paper or a cup of coffee.

4. The Available Space
An L shaped computer desk works best for most home offices because the shape that favors even the houses that you thought were congested. Therefore, when choosing an office desk, it’s advisable to consider the available house space and then select a design that matches. For example, the u-shaped desks require a lot of space and thus unsuitable for home offices unless you have sufficient room. 

5. The Desk’s Material
By now, you understand that the office desks come in different materials such as glass, metal, wood, composite wood and even veneers among many others. Each element makes the designs unique for every setting. However, when purchasing a home office desk, you should consider your home setting. 

For example, in a homestead with small children, it is risky to have a glass-topped desk. Therefore, it is advisable to have the material in mind to avoid accidents. Besides, the elements come with different price tags. For example, desks made of wood and veneers may be pocket-friendly and yet favorable for every home setting.

Today, the business world is transforming significantly. Having an office at home is the new trend because of the many opportunities in place and which allow working from home. However, we both know that acquiring the right office desk can be challenging and that’s why in this article, we have listed down the top five tips that can help you choose the perfect desk. Happy desks hunting!