| If you're buying a white table, ask yourself if it is for | | | | spread out. If you work primarily with the computer, |
| home office use or for school (i.e., in a dorm). You'll | | | | you can buy a U-shaped or L-shaped table. While the |
| need to approach these two subjects differently. | | | | top area isn't as spacious as those of executive |
| Desks for Dorm Use | | | | desks, the extended arms provide more room for |
| If dorm space is limited (it probably is), you need to | | | | computer peripherals. |
| choose your table carefully. Your best option is to go | | | | When shopping for computer desks, look for those |
| for corner desks or those designed for use with a | | | | with holes at the back for keeping those cables |
| laptop. It also helps if the desk has wheels, so you can | | | | manageable. |
| move it around with ease. There are also student | | | | If space is limited, you can opt for hutch or secretary |
| desks that have storage rooms underneath where | | | | desks. To maximize space, look for tables that offer |
| you can stack your books. | | | | plenty of shelves. Here too a corner desk will come in |
| Storage Issues | | | | handy. |
| If you're buying a white table for your computer, make | | | | Storage |
| sure it has at least one drawer and a couple of | | | | When buying a white table, go for those that offer |
| shelves. You should also look for white desks that | | | | maximum storage (for the space you have). Single |
| have file cabinets where you can put your homework | | | | pedestal desks often come with a couple of drawers, |
| and school papers. Consider adding a book shelf by | | | | ideal for storing printed documents. If you're looking for |
| the desk so your printer will have a stand. If it's | | | | extra space, armoire desks have plenty of drawers |
| possible, get a desk with a hutch. | | | | and shelves. |
| Material and Size | | | | Desk Material |
| While big tables have their advantage, it can be a | | | | Solid wood desks are always good options. Desks |
| liability when you have to move. Look for desks that | | | | made of oak should last for several years. You can |
| are made from particle boards. In terms of weight, | | | | also go for metal desks, which offer a contemporary |
| they're not too heavy, but they're pretty strong. Also, | | | | design without sacrificing durability. |
| they don't cost as much as desks made from other | | | | Because you'll be using this furniture everyday, |
| materials. There are more durable white desks out | | | | durability is more important than the aesthetic |
| there, but they're also heavier. | | | | appearance. The good thing is wood almost always |
| Buying a White Desk for Home Office Use | | | | works well regardless of the styles used by other |
| No two home offices are the same, so only general | | | | furniture in your house. |
| guidelines can be given here. | | | | When buying a white desk, always think of the |
| Space Considerations | | | | available space and the unit's storage capacity. These |
| If you have plenty of room, you can get a flat-front | | | | two factors will go a long way towards helping you |
| table. This is for those who want their work papers | | | | become more productive. |