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Find the perfect desk for your home office setup today. Choose from 350 desks ranging from £50 to £2,650, featuring solid wood, glass, and contemporary finishes. Whether you need a compact workspace or an executive double pedestal design, we stock styles to suit every budget and room size.

  • Size Options – Browse desks from 100cm to 160cm wide and 40cm to 80cm deep. desks 120cm to 160cm wide
  • Trusted Brands – Alphason Designs, Baumhaus Furniture, and Global Home Furniture lead our sales. Alphason Desks and Workstations
  • Wood Finishes – Oak, mango wood, and beech options available in grey, black, cream, and brown.
  • Delivery & Stock – Most desks in stock with next working day delivery available on selected items.

Tip: Measure your room depth and doorway width before ordering—a 160cm desk needs proper access space.

Explore our Oak Desks and Double Pedestal Desks for classic solutions, or discover the full home office furniture range.

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Browse Desks by Size

Our Desks are ideal for home offices, bedrooms and study spaces. Compact designs from 80cm wide make efficient use of limited space without compromising on workspace.

Desks with Drawers & Storage

Choose from Desks with drawers, shelving, hutch tops and cable management features. A desk with built-in storage helps keep your workspace tidy and your essentials within easy reach.

Desks for Home Office & Bedroom

Our Desks are available in high gloss, wood-effect, painted and solid wood finishes — from sleek white high gloss for a contemporary feel to warm oak for a more traditional home office.

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FAQs on Desks

What height should an office desk be in the UK?

The ideal desk height is 73–80 cm, with 75 cm being standard for most users. This range aligns with British ergonomic guidelines and accommodates average arm length when seated. Adjust based on your chair height: your elbows should bend at roughly 90 degrees when typing.

75 cm works well for most people of average height (around 5'7"–5'10"), providing neutral posture for typing and writing. If you're significantly taller or shorter, consider 80 cm or 70 cm respectively. Test before buying by sitting at a similar-height desk in-store.

Reception desk working surfaces should be 75–80 cm for staff comfort. The counter height where guests interact should be 100–106 cm, creating a professional, accessible barrier. This split design balances staff ergonomics with customer convenience and formal appearance.

An effective work desk measures 122–183 cm wide (minimum 120 cm for two monitors) and 61–76 cm deep for comfortable reach to equipment. Height should be 74–80 cm. For small rooms, choose 120 cm wide; for multiple tasks, 150+ cm is ideal.

Solid hardwood desks (oak, walnut, ash) offer excellent durability and last 15+ years with care. Metal-framed desks with MDF tops combine affordability with strength. For high-traffic areas, metal or engineered wood resists damage better than veneer. Match durability to your budget and usage.

Wooden desks offer warmth, durability, and traditional appeal; hardwoods like oak suit professional settings. Glass desks create a modern, spacious feel and hide clutter, but show fingerprints and require regular cleaning. Wood is more practical for busy home offices; glass suits minimalist spaces.

Choose a compact desk 100–120 cm wide with a narrow 45–50 cm depth to save space. Wall-mounted or corner desks maximise floor area. Light colours and glass tops make small rooms feel larger. Avoid wide L-shaped desks unless space permits.

Place your desk perpendicular to windows to get natural light without screen glare. Position yourself facing the room entrance for fewer visual distractions. Avoid placing the desk directly under bright overhead lights. Ensure your monitor sits arm's length away, roughly at eye level.

Desks have drawers, cable management, and are designed for focused work tasks; tables are multi-purpose surfaces without storage. Desks suit dedicated workspaces and offer ergonomic features; tables work better as flexible, casual surfaces. Choose a desk if work is your primary use.

Dust weekly with a soft, dry cloth. Clean spills immediately with a damp (not wet) cloth and dry straight away. Use furniture polish monthly on solid wood; avoid excess moisture which causes warping. Protect from direct sunlight and extreme temperature changes to preserve finish.

Budget desks (£55–£150) suit temporary setups or students but often lack durability and ergonomic support. Mid-range desks (£200–£500) offer better materials and stability for regular use. Invest more if you work full-time from home; cheaper options cause posture issues and wobble over time.

Allow 120 cm width minimum, 60 cm depth, and 75 cm height for a functional desk. Add 60 cm behind for a chair and 90 cm clearance in front. A small home office needs roughly 2 metres × 2.5 metres. Measure your room before purchasing.
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