Improve Your Working From Home Setup with a New Desk
Transforming Your Home Office with a New Desk
Working from home is the new normal, and even with more and more businesses transitioning back to the office; working from home will still be a popular option especially when you have an optimised setup. Improving your home office has so many benefits for not only your work life but your personal as well such as;
Greater Productivity
Reduced Stress
Increased Attention Span
Improved Health & Wellbeing
The main part of any setup as well has to be the desk as without one to be proud of you will never be fully pleased with this setup and it won’t be right for you. Luckily I will go through with you how to choose the perfect Trade Furniture Desk that have been crafted with design and durability in mind.
Which Wood Should I Choose?
Well this is all down to personal preference, some people prefer Mango Wood and some people prefer Sheesham Wood, all I can suggest is look at other furniture in your home and try to match this and obtain a coherent home design. Both Mango Wood and Sheesham Wood have different benefits but one thing you can be sure of is that both of these have a quality and long-lasting design that will be a focal point of your office for years to come.
How Wide Should My Desk Be?
We offer a variety of different sizes all to suit your requirements. Whether you need one set of drawers or two, or simply some additional desk space for folders, an extra monitor or even a plant or picture to brighten your working area, a wider desk allows you to store more and spread your workspace a little wider.
As we know not everybody has a large amount of space to work with so the wider desks may not be suitable, if that is the case we offer smaller desks which will more likely fit in the space such as the Cube Natural 3 Drawer Desk which still has a large amount of storage space.
Do I Need Drawers or Cupboards?
This is a question that depends on your working setup, and what your use for this desk will be. If you work off a large computer having a tower, monitors and other accessories I would say a cupboard would be beneficial for you. This is because a tower could go in here and having cable management holes at the back you can keep all of the unsightly wires at the back out of the way. Whereas if you only work on a laptop or don’t have many accessories, having 3 drawers may be more suitable for the storage space. Once again this is all down to personal preference as each setup is different.
If You’re Still Unsure
Hopefully once you’ve been through the steps above you should have a better idea of what kind of desk would suit your home aesthetic the most. However if you are still unsure on what you want or are stuck deciding between ranges, the best thing you could do is order one of our wood samples on the website. By doing this you will have a better understanding of what colours and quality. You could even come visit our showroom to see a desk in person as well as a precise colour and quality for that more accurate judgement.
Once You’ve Decided
Now this is when the true excitement starts, you have decided on the dream desk which will transform your office into an optimised working environment, allowing you to spend those working hours in style! To go through with the purchase you have many options, whether you want to place the order over the phone to one of our lovely sales team or quickly on the website using either Paypal, 3D Secure or even Finance with Duologi.
How to Style your New Setup
Once your dream desk has arrived your setup may seem slightly new and empty. This is where more of the fun starts to happen and you can create a setup that is unique to your home!
Firstly you will need a chair where you can sit comfortably for hours whilst still looking good. I would suggest one of the beautiful Fabric Chairs we offer, especially the finest Henley ones, these are able to double up as a comfortable office chair as well as a stylish decoration which you could use in any room. If they’re not your favourite, how about a stylish Madrid Leather or a sophisticated Wooden Chair which will be more than suitable for your home office needs.
In my opinion I think that every desk needs some kind of greenery which adds some colour and life to this working surface. However don’t just take my word for it there has been some great research about the benefits of having plants in your working environment. So get yourself to a local garden shop and get some plants.
You will also need a personal touch, making your setup unique to you. This could be an easy solution just adding some small touches to make working there more enjoyable. For example incorporating some of your hobbies into here or adding photos of loved ones just to get that quick smile everytime you look there. Your home needs to be you!
This step may not be possible for everybody depending on the size of your room, however you can always add matching furniture to improve the home aesthetic. We offer a large amount of products in every range, meaning you will be able to find a product that matches your desk. Whether you are wanting a chest of drawers for that extra storage, or a small nest of tables for the versatility you will always find something you love.
How To Protect Your Desk
Obviously all of our desks are the highest quality that you could desire however due to regular use, desks can easily pick up scratches and scuffs. Prevention is of course better than a cure – if you can avoid sliding your keyboard or laptop, and always make use of a mouse mat, you’ll avoid a significant amount of surface scratches. Drawer organisers also offer excellent flexibility and protection for the inside of your desk drawers, avoiding damage such as pen stains and scratches. For more information on what to do in case of any damage please see our Furniture Care page which hopefully will have a solution for you.
Conclusion
Hopefully reading this has helped you make an informed decision on which desk will suit your needs the most. However if not please contact us and one of the lovely sales staff will help you with any queries that you may have.
If you do decide to purchase some of our high quality furniture, we would love to see this designed in your home. Either send this to sales@tradefurniture.co.uk or tag us on social media using the #mytfchome to be featured on our Instagram and Facebook.