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Gaming Desks vs Wall-Mounted Desks: Which Is Right for Your Home?
October 14, 2026

Gaming Desks vs Wall-Mounted Desks: Which Is Right for Your Home?

Gaming desks and wall mounted desks sit at opposite ends of the desk spectrum. One is a sturdy, freestanding workstation built to hold heavy screens steady, while the other folds away or floats on the wall to save precious floor space. In this comparison, we explain what each design offers and where it works best in UK homes. We look closely at space, including shared teenage bedrooms and dedicated games rooms, and at how the weight of your equipment affects the choice. You will find clear guidance on walls and fixings, from solid brick to plasterboard partitions, and considerations for tenants who may not be allowed to drill. We also compare comfort, viewing distance, cable management and the visual impact each desk has on a room. Finally, we suggest a practical middle path for anyone who sits between the two, helping you choose a setup that suits your space, your equipment and the way you like to play or work....

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The Best Wall-Mounted Desks for Alcoves
October 13, 2026

The Best Wall-Mounted Desks for Alcoves

Wall mounted desks are a neat way to use the alcoves beside a chimney breast, a feature found in many UK terraced and semi detached homes. The best designs are slim and shallow, fixed securely into the wall, sized to leave an even gap at each side of the recess, and paired with storage on the wall above rather than on the floor below. This guide compares floating shelf desks, fold down desks, units with integrated shelving and ladder style designs, so you can choose the type that suits how you use the room. We explain how to measure an alcove accurately, what to consider for brick and plasterboard walls, and how to set a fixed desk at the right height for comfortable working. You will also find ideas for shelving, lighting and seating, along with styling tips and an honest look at when a compact freestanding desk might be a better choice for your home....

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Wall-Mounted Desks Buying Guide: What to Look for Before You Order
October 13, 2026

Wall-Mounted Desks Buying Guide: What to Look for Before You Order

A wall mounted desk frees up floor space and makes a small room feel lighter, but it needs more planning than a freestanding desk. This buying guide explains what to check before you order, starting with the type of wall the desk will be fixed to. We describe how solid brick, plasterboard on studs and lath and plaster walls differ, and why the right fixings matter so much for a surface that carries weight away from the wall. We also compare floating shelf desks, fold down designs and wall units with integrated desks, so you can choose the style that suits your room. You will find practical advice on load capacity, setting the right height and depth for your body and equipment, and planning power and cable routes neatly. We cover storage around a wall desk, the spaces where these designs work best in UK homes, and finish with a short checklist to run through before ordering....

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The Best Wall-Mounted Desks for Under-Stairs Spaces
October 13, 2026

The Best Wall-Mounted Desks for Under-Stairs Spaces

The best wall mounted desks for under stairs spaces are shallow, securely fixed and sized to the tallest part of the recess, so you can sit with comfortable headroom and keep the hallway clear. In most UK homes, a desk between 80cm and 110cm wide and 40cm to 50cm deep works well, and fold down designs are worth considering where the hallway is narrow or the nook doubles as storage. The key is to measure the sloping ceiling carefully, place the seating position where the headroom is greatest, and check what the wall is made of before you choose fixings. In this guide we explain how to plan an under stairs desk from the floor up, including the depth that keeps a corridor passable, the lighting that makes a dark recess usable, and the shelving and storage that turn a forgotten corner into a practical, tidy workspace for laptops, homework and household admin....

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Choosing Floating Desks for a New Build Home
October 13, 2026

Choosing Floating Desks for a New Build Home

Floating desks suit the clean lines and compact rooms of many new build homes, but they rely entirely on the wall behind them. Most new builds use timber or metal stud partitions with plasterboard, which changes how a wall mounted desk needs to be fixed. In this guide we explain how to identify the type of wall you have, why locating studs or using the right fixings matters, and when a floating desk is a sensible choice compared with a freestanding design. We cover sensible widths and depths for box rooms and bedrooms, mounting height for comfortable typing, and how to plan around sockets, radiators and window positions that are already fixed. You will also find advice on load, cable routing, finishes that suit pale new build interiors, and how to add shelving and seating so the workspace feels complete without crowding a modest room. It is a practical starting point before you drill....

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Wall-Mounted Desks or Oak Computer Desks? How to Decide
October 13, 2026

Wall-Mounted Desks or Oak Computer Desks? How to Decide

Choosing between a wall mounted desk and an oak computer desk comes down to three questions: how much floor space you can spare, how many hours you spend at the desk each day, and whether you own or rent your home. A wall mounted desk keeps the floor clear and suits compact rooms, landings and alcoves where a laptop is all you need. An oak computer desk offers more depth for a monitor, integrated drawers and the warmth of natural timber, and it moves house with you. In this guide we compare both designs in real UK homes, looking at space, comfort over long working days, installation on different wall types, storage, style and durability. We also share a simple checklist to help you decide, and explain how some households combine the two approaches to create a workspace that is practical, comfortable and suited to the way they actually live and work at home....

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