Choosing the right office furniture layout isn’t as simple as you might think. When space is at a premium and employee satisfaction and comfort is important, compromises usually have to be made. However, this does not always have to be the case. A well-designed office space can provide more than just somewhere for your employees to sit, it can also be functional, aesthetic and yet still user friendly whilst also creating a fun environment in which to work.
Office desks that are rectangular make up a large proportion of all the desks that are on sale today. Because a rectangular shaped desk can be used in a wide range of office layouts it proves to be extremely popular. The desk’s geometric shape enables the desk to fit neatly against other desks, maximising the office space you have.
Desks that are handed are a good option if you have the space and want to create more of an aesthetic feel. Left handed desks and right handed desks fit together neatly to create pods of desks in a range of different designs. It’s important to measure your office carefully before ordering handed desks as you’ll need to get the right number of left or right desks for the layout to work.
New style ‘wave’ workstations are a popular alternative to standard rectangular desks and handed desks. The wave format of the desks gives them an aesthetic appeal and yet they don’t take up as much space as a standard handed desk. This desk is perfect for the office that wants to have some style but lacks the space.
Most types of workstations can be fitted with cable management systems, so all cables are kept under control underneath the desk, removing the mess of strewn cables you see in some office environments.
If you need more storage space, adding an under desk pedestal should be considered. Under desk pedestals can neatly fit under the user’s desk and encompass one or more drawers, so all a user’s work items can be stored safely.
Brian Williams writes regularly for Egan Reid Office Environments regarding all of their various products and services including Office Desks