Computer Desks with Drawers or Floating Desks? How to Decide
Choose a computer desk with drawers if you need storage within reach, use a monitor or other heavier equipment, or want somewhere to tidy work away at the end of the day. Choose a floating desk if floor space is very tight, you mostly work on a laptop and you are happy to keep belongings on nearby shelves. In this guide we compare the two options side by side so you can decide with confidence. We look at how each one uses floor and wall space, where your everyday items will go, and how much weight a wall mounted desk can safely carry on brick, block and plasterboard walls. We also consider ergonomics and fixed heights, installation and the restrictions renters often face, the different look and feel of each design and how easy they are to keep tidy. Finally, we explain how combining the two approaches can work and offer simple questions to help you decide....