custom writing desk

custom writing desk

The Importance of a Custom Writing Desk

1. Enhancing Productivity

One of the biggest benefits to a custom writing desk is the enormous enhancement to productivity. Work space is akin to a play yard for a child, an empty canvas to a painter, or an ingredient to a chef. It is the place where all things take place, and in order to have things take place at an efficient rate, that place must be conducive to the work being done. This means an office with everything needed to complete the tasks at hand. The large problem with an everyday desk is simple disorganization. Even with daily clean ups, the accumulation of unneeded items for the day’s work to those needed for completely different tasks, this clutter gets in the way. Not only does a custom desk provide organization, but custom organization. Everyone works and thinks in their own way, and by having a hand in creating the desk, one can tailor it specifically how they work and place items where they seem fit. With less time spent looking for needed items, and more time spent working, productivity is sure to increase. Custom desks can also be built to house all needed items from printers, fax machines, file storage and more. Another productivity killer is discomfort. With so many people spending much time at their desks, it is very important to have a comfortable work environment. A desk too big, too small, too high, or too low often times can be the cause of repetitive injuries or back pain. With custom desks tailored to the user and their specific needs, work can be done comfortably for longer periods of time. Custom desks are the unspoken heroes of the workplace and are sure to improve a worker’s reputation.

2. Tailored Ergonomics

Wrong posture at work often leads to painful problems on wrists, arms, shoulders, neck, and back and contributes to fatigue, eyestrain, and stress. Most of us spend several hours on a computer each day, whether at work or at home. A custom writing desk can provide a significant difference in providing comfort and reducing injury problems associated with long-term computer use. An important reason in creating a custom writing desk is ensuring that a person’s body size and posture is considered when designing desk and chair height, desk size, and legroom. This can be achieved by employing a craftsman to design and build a custom desk or by doing it yourself. Most computer workstations in homes are a table of suitable height. It is possible to adjust the desk height and the chair to make optimal use of the desk surface. Many computer users have found that using an adjustable height desk and an ergonomic chair is a good solution to avoid static postures. There are vast differences around the world in cultures and habits of using the desks. In Japan, there are computer desks designed for people to sit on the floor. In Scandinavian countries, there is a sitting forward tilt for quite many domestic computer users. It is a good idea for those who habitually sit forward to have the desk surface tilt with a downward angle for the wrists to rest when using a keyboard or a writing pad to avoid the wrist extension position. Ergonomics is the process of fitting a job to a person. It is an important consideration for people who have pre-existing conditions or who are at higher risk of developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders. At this stage, people should seek a health professional who has an understanding of ergonomics to get advice on how to best fit the job to themselves. This may involve specific advice on a custom desk to best suit the person. Creating a custom desk allows precise tailoring to provide the best ergonomic solutions in considering all the needs and requirements of a person, rather than having to search for the elusive ‘ideal desk’.

3. Maximizing Storage Space

Remember that workspace clutter can also be a result of storage space not utilized because it is too difficult to get at or not within close enough proximity to the work area. Pigeonholes and overhead desk hutches are great for keeping items within close reach and are best suited to storing items frequently used. Items such as archive boxes are best for storing rarely used items, but these are best kept away from the desk in a nearby storage room. Be sure to measure your storage space needs against available space in the room to place the desk. You don’t want the desk taking up too much space in the room with excess storage space that you don’t need.

The amount of storage space needed for a custom desk can vary widely, but there are some general rules that can help. Many people crowd their desk with too many unnecessary items. If this is you, try using a desk with less storage space such as a writing desk or a computer table. This will force you to cut back on the clutter and focus on using your desk for its intended purpose. If you are finding that your current desk is constantly cluttered and the work area is constantly minimal, consider a desk with more space and places to organize your work in progress. This may consist of more or bigger drawers, an overhead hutch, or a desk with a series of pigeonholes.

4. Personalized Aesthetic Appeal

What easier way to achieve an exclusive look in terms of setting up your office, then selecting a custom writing desk. Whether at home or in your office, a custom desk can be an ideal for many alternative reasons. First off, it is a perfect substitute for those who are not able to find the desk they are looking for. Even though countless models already exist, many individuals, especially those working from home, have a particular style or color scheme consecrated to the remainder of their office and could not want a distracted looking metallic model. In this case especially the best bet is to have one built, as it can be customized to embody any and every feature they desire in order. A second reason is that it will frequently be more durable than most of the desks already present on the market. This is due to the fact that it is being built to the owner’s exact specifications, with the finest quality materials and expert craftsmanship.

5. Long-lasting Durability

Unlike a factory-created writing desk, the custom writing desk can be designed in such a way to employ specific elements that ensure the structural integrity of the piece. At Osborne Wood Products, we have identified three simple features that can drastically affect the durability of a piece. The first is the generalized application of tooling marks on the piece. With factory furniture, many cuts and different tools are used in the making of a single piece. When using a CNC machine, tooling marks are very minimal, and a desk part can look like it was made from one constant piece of wood. However, tooled construction of a desk makes it susceptible to come apart at the seams during the change of seasons. This is because wood will perpetually expand and contract across the grain, and desk parts that were once equal in size will become unfit for their corresponding parts.

When talking about custom wood furniture, there are two main features that are used as a basis for grading the quality of a piece. The first is the aesthetics of the piece or how it looks. This includes things like the finish of a piece, how decorative it is, and the grain of the wood used. The second is the structural integrity of the piece. There is no sense in having a good-looking writing desk if it is going to fall apart in six months. Structural integrity and ultimately the long-lasting durability of a piece go hand in hand. As mentioned in the introduction, the reason for wanting a custom writing desk is that it is to be a lifelong investment. A custom writing desk which is of sound structural integrity can last several lifetimes. This is because wood is a recyclable resource. With regular care and maintenance, a wooden writing desk can maintain its beauty and structural integrity for as long as it remains indoors.