Computer Desks for Freelancers: What to Look For

Freelancers need a computer desk that is deep enough for a proper screen setup, wide enough for more than one task at a time, stable under long hours of typing and organised enough to keep work paperwork apart from home life. When you work for yourself, the desk is your office, meeting room and filing cabinet in one, so it deserves careful thought. In this guide we explain how freelance work changes what you need from a desk, and suggest practical widths and depths for laptop, single monitor and dual monitor setups. We look at stability for long days, the chair that should go with it, and storage options from built in drawers to pedestal units and shelving. We also cover cable management for extra equipment, how your desk looks to clients on video calls, where to place a desk in a spare room, bedroom or living room, and how to plan for a growing business....