• Function
• Size
• Practicality
• Blend into your home

When searching online for a new desk, consider first the size of the room.

Where is your desk going? A bedroom, study, the living room, under the stairs or in a garden office? Will your desk go into a spacious office or in a cosy corner? Corner desks, for example, fit perfectly into small spaces, making them perfect for children too. On the other end of the spectrum, commercial office desks and legal desks have more generous proportions, extra legroom, multiple drawers, and sometimes even an attached bookcase to create ample room for storage.

Don't forget to check the depth,

Most desks are between 71 and 73cm high but more importantly 60 to 70cm deep. Anything under 60cm is rather shallow and your PC/Laptop is very close to your face and your legs may be against a wall.

• Writing (do you need more storage?)
• General work, don't forget power cables and monitor arms
• Will you be at the desk for a long time (have you considered sit-stand or height adjustable desks?)