April 18, 2017

Criteria for Choosing Executive Desks

Undoubtedly, innovation in office furniture design has left many business owners wowed. But there is now, a huge variety of creative executive desks in the market that make selection harder. If you’re also finding it hard to make your pick, then don’t worry! Here, we’ll help you navigate through your choices and find the right desk.

So, let’s get started, shall we?

1.     How do you Work?

First, it is important to you ask yourself questions related to the way you work, such as:

• Do you work in a team or alone?
• How much privacy do you normally need?
• Do you often have impromptu and breakout meetings at your desk?

Based on your privacy, collaboration and physical space needs, you can easily narrow down your choices from the myriad range of options available.

2.     Workspace Needs

Keep your workspace needs in focus. This is important because there are is a variety of desk shapes you can find like U-desks, L shaped desks, P shaped desks and rectangular desks to name a few. However, there is a possibility that you like an L-shaped desk but it may not be suitable for your workspace needs. Ideally though, an L shaped table may be a great choice if you work in teams.

3.     Office Layout

When selecting your new executive desk, another factor that you must keep in mind is your office layout. A big and wide office table may not be a great choice if you have a small workspace. In such settings, L style tables may be a best fit, typically because such executive desks can easily wrap around a corner and give you plenty of space to work and for other desks to be placed.

4.     Budget

Know your budget. Once you are clear about how much money you are willing to spend, you can easily browse through your material choices and find the best one that fits your budget. For example, if you’re looking for a cost-effective option, then materials like laminate and wood veneer may be your best bet.

However, if you have a big budget and are looking for an elegant desk design, then glass and solid wood material may be great choices for you.

5.     Storage Needs

If you normally have a lot of items scattered across your desk like papers, stationery and files, then you might want to consider investing in an executive desk with storage. Such a table can help you keep your desk surface clean and give you plenty of space to work while keeping your things organised in the storage. For example, modern desks like P shaped and L shaped desks often come with optional overhead bins and filling cabinets.

By focusing on these factors, you’ll be able to choose an executive desk that fits your work-space and office needs the best.