Types of Desks Explained: 3 Questions to Find the Right One for You
Solid wood desks are versatile, beautiful, and durable. DutchCrafters desks are available in many different styles and with custom options to support your work. Before asking the three key questions that help you choose, it helps to know the main types of desks and how each can serve your space.
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Common Types of Desks
Writing Desks
Writing desks fit small and medium spaces nicely and can blend in anywhere, from home office to bedroom to hallway. The Amish Contemporary Writing Desk offers space for a laptop and writing pad. The Amish Rowan Desk provides room for writing, creating, and reading.
Executive Desks
Executive desks brim with features and offer plenty of workspace. The Amish Buckingham Executive Desk features a spacious top with an optional protective glass cover.
L-Shaped Desks
L-shaped desks provide ga enerous surface area. One side can hold your computer and papers, while the other can be used for projects or meetings with clients. The Amish Kingsman L Desk can be made with a right or left return to fit your layout.
U-Shaped Desks
U-shaped desks offer the maximum workspace and work best in larger rooms. They combine a primary desk, a credenza, and a bridge connecting them. The Amish Lexington U-Shaped Desk provides room to spread out and stay organized.
Credenza Desks
Credenza desks blend a work surface with storage. Drawers, shelves, and cubbies help keep everything organized. The Amish Manhattan Credenza Desk features file drawers, storage drawers, cubby holes, and optional shelving in the hutch top.
Secretary Desks
Secretary desks are a fine choice for a compact footprint and simple storage. The Amish Secretary Desk with Doors offers a modest work space with stylish storage.
Computer Desks
Computer desks are built to hold a monitor, keyboard, printer, and tower. Many include pullout keyboard drawers, cord management, and CPU cabinets. The Amish Large Mission Computer Desk with Hutch Top consists of a cabinet for a CPU, a keyboard pullout, and an optional USB outlet.
Armoire Desks
Armoire desks provide space for computer equipment and files. Close the doors to tuck everything away. The Amish Deluxe Computer Armoire Desk is a strong choice for a multi-purpose room.
Roll-Top Desks
Roll-top desks are traditional and practical. The rolling cover conceals cubbies and drawers to keep your work neat and out of sight.
Standing Desks
Standing desks allow you to alternate between sitting and standing. They support movement and better posture throughout the day.
Question 1: How much workspace do you need?
Desks for Small to Medium Work Spaces
Solid wood writing desks are nicely suited to small and medium spaces and can be incorporated into any space, from the home office to the bedroom to the hallway.
The Amish Contemporary Writing Desk offers ample space for your laptop and writing pad. It is available in six custom widths.
The Amish Rowan Desk provides room for writing, creating, and reading in a bedroom, den, hallway, or home office.
Desks with Room to Spread Out
Executive desks brim with features like substantial storage, while offering plenty of workspace.
The Amish Buckingham Executive Desk offers a spacious desk top with the option to add a protective glass top.
The L-Shaped Desk
L-shaped desks provide the most work surface. One side of the desk has room for your computer and papers. The other side can be used to spread out projects or meet with clients.
The Amish Kingsman L Desk can be custom-made with a right or left return in addition to the desk area.
The U-shaped desk
A U-shaped desk offers the maximum amount of workspace and works best in larger spaces. It includes a primary desk, a credenza, and a work surface called a bridge that connects the two. U-desks are strong candidates for business offices and for professionals who need room to multitask.
The Amish Lexington U-Shaped Desk with Optional Hutch Top is popular for the plentiful amount of space it provides. There is room to spread out and multitask.
Question 2: What kind of storage system do you need?
For Simple Storage
Secretary desks are fine choices if you do not need a lot of storage.
The Amish Secretary Desk with Doors provides simple storage, a modest work space, and a lot of style. Secretary desks add flair to the everyday desk and come in various shapes and sizes. They are easily adapted to a home office, hallway, bedroom, or living room.
For Maximum Storage
Credenza desks provide a lot of storage. These desks offer a workspace with drawers, shelves, and cubbies to help you stay organized.
The Amish Manhattan Credenza Desk with Optional Hutch Top features file drawers, storage drawers, cubby holes, and a wood file tray and shelving in the hutch top for added storage.
The Amish Deluxe Computer Armoire Desk provides ample room for computer equipment, supplies, and files. Close the solid wood doors to tuck away any work in progress.
Executive desks, like the Amish Balmora Solid Wood Executive Desk, offer sophisticated style and plenty of work space and storage. The optional topper adds a variety of small drawers and compartments.
Question 3: What computer equipment do you need to accommodate?
Most desks provide room to comfortably set up a simple laptop. If you require a monitor, keyboard, printer, and tower, look at desks with room to accommodate them all.
Computer desks like the Amish Large Mission Computer Desk with Hutch Top have a solid wood cabinet to house a CPU, a keyboard pullout drawer, and the option to add a USB outlet.
Desk FAQs
What are the different types of desks?
Executive, writing, computer, standing, corner and L-shaped, U-shaped, credenza, secretary, roll-top, and armoire desks.
Which desk is best for everyday use?
Writing desks and computer desks are versatile for daily work.
What is the difference between an executive desk and a writing desk?
Executive desks are large with generous storage. Writing desks are compact with a simple surface.
What is a return desk?
A return desk adds a side work surface to the main desk. When seated, a right return is on your right, and a left return is on your left.
Conclusion
From writing desks to U-shaped workstations, knowing the types of desks helps you decide what will serve you best. Once you have considered space, storage, and equipment, explore our Amish-made solid wood desks collection. Each is customizable and built to bring beauty and function to your home or office.
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