Office Desks Buying Guide

Whether you're fitting out an entire office or simply upgrading one workstation, choosing the right desk can make a big difference to comfort, productivity and how your workspace looks.

Choosing the right office desk

Every workspace is different. Whether you need to furnish a small office, create a home workspace or fit out an entire building, there are a few key things worth considering before making your choice.

Who will use it?

Think about what the person actually does during the working day and how much usable desk space they need.

How much room?

Measure carefully and consider smaller, corner or bench configurations when space is limited.

Style & finish

Make sure the colour and design work with the rest of your office furniture and workspace.

What's your budget?

Consider quality, durability, size, materials and features rather than simply choosing on price.

Employee working at a modern office desk

Who will use the desk?

Consider the employee, the type of work they do and everything they need within reach.

Desk size: Will there be a laptop , monitors , keyboard, mouse or paperwork?
Storage: Do you need drawers, a pedestal or additional office storage ?
Desk height: Would a standard desk or sit-stand desk suit the user better?
Available space: Think about walkways, chairs and surrounding furniture as well as the desk itself.

Types of office desks

Office desks come in a huge range of shapes and configurations. The best choice depends on the space available, how the desk will be used and the layout of your workplace.

Rectangular Desks

A simple and versatile choice for most offices. Rectangular desks work well individually or arranged side-by-side and opposite each other.

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Radial Desks

Radial or L-shaped desks provide plenty of usable workspace and can make excellent use of corners.

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Sit-Stand Desks

Height-adjustable desks allow users to alternate between sitting and standing throughout the working day.

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D-End Desks

D-End desks create additional meeting or collaborative space at the end of a workstation.

Reception Desks

Reception desks form an important part of the first impression visitors have of your workplace.

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Corner Desks

Corner desks make excellent use of awkward spaces while providing a generous working surface.

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Bench Desks

Bench desking is ideal for open-plan offices and team environments.

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Desk Pedestals

Mobile pedestals provide convenient under-desk storage for documents and stationery.

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Desk accessories to consider

A good workstation is about more than the desk itself. Storage and desktop accessories can help keep the workspace organised and productive.

Purple Panda stocks everything from mouse mats and file sorters to desktop storage and workstation accessories.

Find the right desks for your workspace

Whether you're buying one desk for a home office or furnishing an entire workplace, Purple Panda offers office desks for a wide range of budgets, layouts and working styles.