The 10 Best Desks to Spruce Up Your Work Station

Just like some people prefer a messy desk to a clean one, there's no one style of desk that's best for everyone — everything from a desk's shape, size, and material matters when it comes to your home office comfort.

You can organize your desk however you like, adding necessary items like a fan for the hot days and a lamp for the dark nights, but if the surface itself isn't fully serving its purpose, then you're doing yourself and your work a disservice. So we found the best desks that hold things, desks that fold up neatly, and even standing desks and treadmill desks that'll keep you active.

The Best Home Office Desks

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What to Consider

Naturally, a new desk is a considerable addition to your home, so when determining which is right for you and your space, consider these key factors:

• Shape & Size: When deciding on the best desk, shape and size matter most of all. Of course, part of that is determining what shape (rectangle versus L-shaped) and size (both in terms of width and depth) work best for your work style — but on a more practical level, it's also figuring out what works with the space you have. Some folks have a neat little nook in their home where a certain desk size would fit perfectly, while others would feel too cramped if their desk spanned wall to wall.
• Material: All wood? A mix of wood and metal? Think about not just what you prefer but how much it really matters to you. That's because the more stylish the desk, and the more ornate, very often they find themselves paired with a higher price. Odds are, the simple metal legs/wood tabletop desk will be functional enough for casual at-home work, but if your work is more intensive, requiring a sturdier build, or it will be in a prominent place in your space where its presentation matters too, then what it's made of may matter more.
• Storage: Sure, if you’re the “messy desk” type, every spot on the surface, from corner to corner, is storage. But in terms of organization, it’s important to consider how much in-desk storage you need and in what manner. Would you prefer open-sided shelves? Or close-able drawers (to keep small hands or paws away from important paperwork)? From foldable desks that offer no storage at all to those with a full bookshelf attached, there's a wide range of storage options for your potential workstation to help keep you organized.

A new desk can make your work-from-home set-up more comfortable — it can even help with your productivity. So find the best desk for your work style and lifestyle, and see what it can do for you.