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Where can I buy desks?
For anyone who has ever worked from home, the importance of a good home office desk cannot be overstated. The desk should not be too big, ideally designed for use in the home rather than the purely functional office type of desk. When looking for such home furniture it is always good to identify a quality solid wood table that is designed to look good and last a long time. Solid mango wood furniture offers many permutations and finishes that will slot right in to most home décor, from mid-century style to urban industrial or even rustic or hand painted, these desks can really add to your interior style as well as providing the perfect work station.
Fortunately, there are plenty of places to buy desks, both online and in brick-and-mortar stores. For those who want to support small businesses, if you are in the United Kingdom, malletandplane.com is a great option. We specialise in handcrafted solid mango wood furniture, and the selection of solid mango wood desks is both stylish and functional. Whether you're looking for a carved writing desk, a desk with open slot, a vintage desk or you just love the natural grain of solid mango wood, we are sure to have the exact piece of furniture you're seeking. Often the appeal of solid mango is the beautiful grain colour variation that you get with every piece that makes it so unique. Of course, the are all easy to assemble you just have to attach the legs and you're done. You may want a simple nordic style writing desk or more decorative drawer fronts, we have them all. Each desk has been handmade by skilled carpenters and is pre-assembled for you as well as coming with free UK delivery included.
How to set up my working from home space
Working from home has become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. It allows for a greater degree of flexibility and freedom than working in a traditional office setting. However, it can also be a challenge to create a dedicated work space at home. Here are a few tips on how to set up a desk that will help you be productive and successful when working from home.
First, it's important to choose the right location for your desk. You’ll want to create your own study nook, decide on the sort of set up you want. Will you go for a pared down Nordic inspired simplicity, the urban
industrial style or maybe mid-century is more you. Whatever style you decide on, you will need the perfect solid wood table or desk, think about a shelving unit and a suitable office chair. You might wish to consider if you'd prefer a writing desk with a drawer (very useful) or just a simple scandinavian styled open slot writing desk with tapered legs. When it comes to wooden desks, there is a lot of choice. The great news is that our desks are in stock and ready for fast delivery straight to your door.
Next, take some time to make sure your desk is set up ergonomically. This means that your computer screen should be at eye level, and your keyboard and mouse should be positioned so that your hands and wrists are in a neutral position. Investing in a comfortable chair is as important as the decision to go for a solid mango wood desk. You'll be spending many hours sitting at your desk, so it's important to have a chair that supports your back and provides proper leg positioning.
Finally, take some time to personalize your desk space. Add personal touches like photos, plants, or artwork to make it feel like your own. This will help you feel more comfortable and relaxed while you're working.
Following these tips will help you create a productive and successful work space at home.
What size is best for a home office?
Choosing the right size desk for your home office is important for both comfort and productivity. From a productivity point of view, you’ll need space to work and also, you’ll need the space to be inspiring and stimulating. Choose your style carefully to keep your creative juices flowing. You might want a hand carved desk, or maybe a hand painted choice is more you, do you want to keep it all light mango or is deep chestnut or rustic oak more pleasing for you. Whatever you choose, the options are there for you to create a delightful work area right in your own home.
What is the best choice I can make?
The beauty of working from home is that you have a free hand to create exactly the space you want. Choose your furniture ranges well and you’ll
be both relaxed and productive, happily showing off your space on the next zoom call. Your choice of desk has to reflect your style so when it comes to choosing the next computer table solid wood is a great choice, will it be a wooden desk with drawers or a vintage writing station? Will you want cup handles or will your new office table be open slot? The mid-century look is very appealing but will you choose to go for an oakish finish or dark mango? Of course you'll need essential storage built in to your home office in the form of a storage drawer and the overall effect will undoubtedly need to be timeless and understated. Whichever style direction you choose, just make sure your new office table can be used as a laptop table or computer table, plenty of space for your desk computer and your new wooden writing desk will fit right in. Take a look at the selection at malletanplane.com and we have a selection of gorgeous artisan furniture with nordic style legs and many wood finishes. We are sure you’ll find something that suits at a price you’ll like. In our opinion mango furniture offers so many options in finish from rustic oak through to dark mango and simple Nordic style to traditional gallery back desks that we are sure you’ll find your new desk with no trouble.