Your desk is the main piece of furniture for your home office. If at all possible, it's highly recommended to buy your desk first before choosing other office furniture since office chairs, office shelves & storage, and office accessories are selected to complement your desk. From the highly decorative to the simple and sleek, there is a desk to match your personal sense of style.
• For a more modern and contemporary look, choose a desk made of glass, metal, or a combination of both.
• For a more traditional look, an executive desk made with solid wood lends your office a timeless elegance.
• Want a more beach-like feel to your office? Then a tropical style desk or desk made with bamboo will suit you.
• Like classic American furniture? Then choose a Craftsman or Mission style desk.
• Trying to capture the look and feel of the Old West or your favorite cabin getaway? A Rustic or Lodge style desk is what you need.
• Don't really know what your preferred style is or like elements from many styles? Then transitional is the way to go as this style blends elements from traditional, modern, and everything else in between.
Desks come in a range of finishes so select a finish that will blend in with or complement your current office's color scheme. Desks in a black or white finish are very popular and are easy to coordinate with other furniture pieces.
The type of material your desk is constructed of will affect the price. Solid wood desks tend to be pricy but they last a lifetime. Plastic desks or desks made with laminates or particle boards are typically less expensive but they also do not last as long. You will need to decide if you will be investing in a desk that will last for many years or if you are buying a desk that will work for the short-term.
