Discover Fawn's extensive range of desks – from home office to study space
Considering the wide range of desks available, choosing the best one can seem overwhelming. However, your work desk serves as the actual heart of your study or office, so it's very important to choose a desk that serves your needs – whether you work from home, study, or have a hands on hobby.
This article will guide you through the features you should keep an eye on while shopping for desks, with the goal of helping pair you with the best desk for your needs.
At Fawn, we value quality and affordability. It's important to us that anyone can enjoy beautiful furniture, whether you're a broke student or looking to furnish your home without breaking the bank. That's why Fawn supply a huge range of quality cheap desks, so there's something for you regardless of your needs or budget. You can shop collections or individual items, for furniture you love and a cohesive, stylish home design.
What's the Best Desk for Me?
Of course, the answer to that question depends on you. There are several key aspects to consider, such as:
Intended Use:
If you're looking for a study desk or student desk, and you'll primarily be working on a laptop, you probably don't need a full sized computer desk and may prefer a small desk with shelves or compartment storage. Comparatively, if you need a computer desk and you'll be working on a PC, you will need a large desk for monitors, a keyboard and any external components. Top Tip: Keep an eye out for desks with cutouts for cable management to help keep your space organised.
For hobbyists, consider desks with drawers to store textiles or equipment. In this case, it's also good to consider the surface you'll be working on; glass top desks aren't ideal for sewing machines, but if you plan on painting then they are easily cleaned and don't stain.
Size and Height:
Following on from intended use, it's important to consider size – both in terms of the desk size you need, and in regards to the size of the space you intend to place it. Make sure to measure your space accurately to be able to select the best desk, especially when shopping online.
Top Tip for Tight Spaces: If you're in need of a really small desk, consider browsing the "console tables" section. Console tables typically feature a narrow profile and can be perfect for both study and daily use. For example, you can style with a mirror and use as a vanity. Just be sure to choose a console table designed for this versatility, as some feature layers of shelving that get in the way of desk use.
Similarly, you'll need a desk at a height that suits you to prevent back pain over time. Keep an eye out for desks with adjustable height, like Fawn's selection of Height Adjustable Desks.
Storage:
If you're working in a home office and can afford to spread out, choose a desk with connected drawers for maximum storage. Alfie's Desk with Drawers and Cabinet features cubby holes, drawers and cupboards, so you can keep paperwork well organised in your home office.
On the other hand, if you are buying a desk for your bedroom and have limited space, choose a desk with vertical storage or built in compartments, like Hana's Small Desk with Shelves or Aurora's Desk with Drawer.
Shape:
Desks come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. If you're shopping for a business desk for your office, consider a Corner Desk. By fitting in to the corner of the room, these desks occupy surprisingly little visual space, while providing extensive surface area and storage – perfect for multiple monitors, file organization, keyboards and more.
Shop Your Style:
At Fawn, we stock a huge range of furniture collections in curated styles. Let's unpack a few design styles you might love, alongside the collections we carry at Fawn.
Modern Classic – Ostia and Alfie
Characterised by clean, simple lines and light colouring, modern classic perfectly blends the best of timeless vintage and current trends. Furniture in this style usually ranges from light neutrals to natural wood tones, often featuring contrasting black accents. Modern classic styling tends to avoid loud patterns or bright colouring, instead focusing on a generated sense of warmth and richness through texture and cohesion. Because this style trend is rather broad, many collections available with Fawn could be considered "modern classic" depending on other design choices in the home, but Ostia and Alfie are particularly well suited to this type of styling.
Ostia is defined by simple lines and an all-white finish, perfect for styling alongside warm, neutral decor in rust or wood tones. If you're shopping for a white desk, consider Ostia's White Desk with Drawers!
On the other hand, Alfie approaches the modern classic style with natural wood and contrasting white panelling, providing both warmth and neutrality in one elegant piece of furniture. If you're shopping for an elegant, simple desk, shop the Alfie range for modern classic styling.
Rustic Design – Ember and Bailey
The word "rustic" gets thrown around a lot, especially when talking about interior design. But what does it actually mean? In the most simple of terms, rustic design embraces the imperfections found in natural materials – woodgrain, asymmetrical textures and innate colours. Rustic styling embodies a feeling of authenticity and home-grown comfort, in warm and earthy tones.
Our Ember collection perfectly embodies the rustic design trend. Crafted from reclaimed wood, Ember furniture features knots, cracking and grain patterning, making each piece one-of-a-kind. If you're interested in a stunning wooden desk, consider shopping for an Ember Console.
Industrial – Watson and Haden
Industrial design is inspired by industrial warehousing. Identifiable by a darker pallet of leather, grey and marron, industrial design often features exposed metal and natural wood. Of the many gorgeous collections available on Fawn, two are easily classified as industrial:
Watson features a dark-wood finish and stunning powder coated metal, reminiscent of the warehouse racking from which it is inspired. If you're interested in an industrial desk, shop our beautiful range of Watson desks.
Similarly, Haden is characterized by metal finishings and glass surfaces, lending an airy industrial feel to any room in the home. Shop for a glass top desk in the Haden range, and enjoy stunning industrial furniture.
Combining Function and Style:
The best desk you can buy is the one that works for you. Whether you're shopping for a home office desk, a bedroom study desk or a place to practice your favourite craft, by considering the features discussed above – size, storage and shape – as well as design style, you're guaranteed to walk away with a beautiful desk that you love.
Shop with Fawn for quality affordable desks, and explore our curated collections for furniture in styles you love.