7 Best Home Office Desks for 2021 in the UK

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Top 3 Best-Sellers right now

At a Glance

• Large comfortable working area
• L-shaped for two monitors if desired
• Plenty of room to stretch your legs underneath
• MDF wood – water-resistant Epoxy coated material
• Adjustable steel legs with ABS resin-coated pads

It is ideal if you

• Don’t have much space; it fits in compactly anywhere
• Want it for either your home office or a child’s room
• Need plenty of desktop room to spread out
• Want a good buy that will last

Technical Details

Brand	Coavas
Model No	ARLETTE-BK-1125
Colour	Black
Item Weight	37.4 lbs
Dimensions	60.6 x 45.2 x 29.1 inches
Material	Wood & Metal
Special Features	Water-resistant, hard-wearing, stable

Description

The Coavas L-shaped computer workstation desk is ideal for fitting into a corner of your home office.  It is in sleek black water-resistant, hard-wearing MDF wood material.  There is enough room for two monitors or monitor and printer, plus plenty of legroom underneath.

The adjustable steel legs allow you to fit it to your height.  They are stable and prevent any shaking.  The footpads stop scratching and slipping on the floor.

If desired you can use as two separate desks.

Our Opinion

The Coavas L-shaped desk offers plenty of space to spread out your documents or even have two monitors. The price is extremely budget-friendly.

It can be used as a home office desk or for PC gamers.  You could even use it for two children to do their homework on.

We would give this desk five stars; it ticks all the boxes as they say and the price is right.

At a Glance

• Large & fits perfectly into corners
• Storage place on the right for printers, etc.
• 2 Open bookshelves
• Stylish, multi-functional
• Water, wear & fade resistant
• Plenty of legroom

It is ideal if you

• You need a lot of storage space
• You want a functional yet attractive desk
• There is a limited space to fit the desk into
• You want the best value for money

Technical Details

Brand name	Outwin
Dimensions	55.1 x 21.6 x 35.4 inches
Weight	83.7 lbs
Colour	Black
Material Type	Wood/fibreboard
Manufacturer Part No	GB-BG025

 

Description

The Outwin L-shaped corner desk is elegant and fits into corners with ease.  It offers plenty of working space on the desktop, as well as two open bookshelves.

It is made of medium-density fiberboard with melamine and veneer.  It is a handsome piece of furniture that will grace any room.  Waterproof, wear and fade resistant seamless patch panels.

Our Opinion

Most of the complaints are in the assembling of the product.  Once you have put it together, this desk is an attractive, multi-functional piece of furniture.  It fits compactly into corners and yet offers all the space you could need.

It isn’t expensive and is sturdier than most and should last a long time.  We think it is a good buy.

 

3. Homfa Computer Desk – Value-for-Money Home Office Desk

At a Glance

• Compact black laminated MDF computer desk
• 3 Drawers, non-locking with plastic handles
• 3 Shelves
• Will hold up to 22 lbs monitor weight

It is ideal if you

• You don’t have much money to spend
• You have a small room to fit the desk into
• Plenty of storage space is required
• A functional desk is what you are looking for

Technical Details

Brand	Homfa
Product Dimensions	43.3 x 19.2 x 29.5 inches
Weight	46.3 lbs
Colour	Black or White
Material	Laminated MDF

 

Description

The Redstone home office computer workstation is compact and will fit all your need.  It has three non-lockable drawers with plastic handles, plus three shelves, so there is plenty of storage space.

Its compact size ensures that it will fit comfortably into any space.  The desk is strong and will hold up to 22 lbs on the desktop.

Our Opinion

You can’t go too far wrong with this compact desk; it has plenty of space for storage with three shelves and three drawers.  It looks good and is ideal for your home office.

It is easy to assemble and very affordable, an excellent buy.

 

At a Glance

• Supplied flat-packed for easy assembly
• Separate desk high-end pedestal (already assembled)
• Spacious, ergonomic desktop with a pair of shallow drawers and an A4 filing drawer, a cantilever frame and full leg-return
• Double upright cantilever frame with feet levellers
• 10-year warranty

It is ideal if you

• Have a corner or want to create a cluster to maximise office space

• You need plenty of storage space for files, etc.
• You want a durable desk
• You would like an elegant piece of furniture
• You love log-term warranties

Technical Details

Brand	Mr Office Furniture Ltd
Model	Maestro 25 – 1600
Colour	Maple (also available in beech, maple, oak, white and walnut, with matching pedestal)
Dimensions	11.2 X 18.6 X L12.4/R9.29 inches
Material	Engineered wood
Warranty	2 year

Description

The epitome of minimalistic design, the Maestro 25 – 1600 features a wonderful range of colours, contemporary style and a spacious worktop, for students or businessmen with loads of paperwork or multiple screens and laptops, that need a personal filing space and a lot of drawer space.

The welded double upright cantilever leg frame structure is powder-coated for a beautiful finish and improved stability and overall durability. Indeed, this one is probably the most durable pick of our list, as also denoted by its unusually long warranty.

Ideal for corners or office clusters, it will cater to your needs for many years to come.

Our Opinion

As described by the manufacturers, Maestro 25 is a true “staple for the modern office”. With plenty of storage space, amazing durability and a wonderful colour, all offered at a more than reasonable price.

 

At a Glance

• PC Workstation
• Oak wooden look
• Made from maple effect laminated MDF oak colour
• With drawer and pull-out keyboard shelf
• With shelves for CDs and books
• Easy assembly
• Side cupboard
• Glass side stand for your tablet or notebook
• Pull out keyboard tray

It is ideal if you

• You need plenty of compact storage space
• You have a small room
• You would like an elegant piece of furniture

Technical Details

Brand	SixBros
Model	S-202A/1845
Colour	Oak
Weight	114.6 lbs
Dimensions	22.2 X 47.2 (59) X 23.6 inches
Material	Maple effect laminated MDF

Description

The idea behind this desk was the maximum amount of worktop and storage space with the minimum dimensions; and, as you can see they truly made it!

With selves for both books and CD, a side cupboard that can be used also for pc equipment and a spacious drawer, there is little doubt that all your personal stuff will easily find their sport in this wonderfully designed desk office. Note that the CD rack can be removed.

Obviously intended for homeowners, it is ideal for small apartments, youngsters’ rooms and dormitories while complimenting your personal space with its elegance. A nice touch is the side glass stand, ideal if you often need to work simultaneously with your notebook or tablet and PC.

The laminated MDF affords extra strength, and there is a pull-out keyboard tray and raised printer platform.

Our Opinion

A well-made desk at an excellent price, this SixBros PC worktop provides plenty of storage space of all sorts while requiring minimum room in your apartment.

 

At a Glance

• Laminated MDF Computer Desk, metal legs
• Simple, no complication assembly
• Multi-functional
• Durable

It is ideal for you if:

• You need a simple desk or table that supports the weight
• You want good value at a budget-friendly price
• You don’t need a lot of storage space

Technical Details

Brand	Aingoo
Model	AO-CO-OA
Colour	Beige
Item Weight	42.5 lbs
Dimensions	46.77 x 20.9 x 4.8 inches
Material	E1 Particle Board, metal legs
Special feature	With back

Description

This is a basic, simple but gracefully designed desk which doesn’t take up too much room and will fit easily into any space in the home.

Our Opinion

The Aingoo desk is perfect if you are just looking for a simple desk which is easy to put together.  It will not take up much room and is a basic design for everyday use.

It is multi-functional, you could use it as a television table or for the children’s homework or just as a plain table.

 

At a Glance

• Retractable keyboard tray for optimal ergonomic sitting position
• Spacious and durable worktop
• Sturdy steel coated frame
• Easy to assemble, with simple instructions – all fixings and tools supplied.
• 2 year’s warranty against defects

It is ideal for you if:

• You are a gamer
• You need a lot of worktop space
• You need something stylish
• You don’t need drawers

Technical Details

Brand	Piranha Furniture
Model	Piranha Frigate
Colour	Graphite Black
Weight	118 lbs
Dimensions	63.6 x 63.6 inches
Primary Material	Melamine Laminated MDF
Maximum Load Weight	132 lbs
Special feature	27.1 X 20.4 inches glass wings

Description

Designed to afford plenty of space and style for your daily office chores, Piranha Frigate is beautifully designed and sturdily built full-sized corner desk, featuring a black graphite dye and tinted toughened glass worktop arms.

The retractable keyboard tray allows you to optimise your sitting position, while the high-grade melamine lamination ensures durability and easy cleaning.

It sure is ideal for gamers and people that have all their files and work in digital form – for there are no drawers. Still, the extra space below the worktop allows you to move your chair all along the desk – perfect if you work on multiple PCs, monitors or laptops. Its great worktop makes it also ideal for a reception desk.

Bear in mind that it is also ideal for multiple unit layouts for offices, placed back-to-back for T- or X-shaped open-plan offices.

Our Opinion

A combination of minimal design and sheer quality, Piranha’s Frigate provides plenty of space and can bear heavy loads while upgrading the appearance of your office. As for the price, it is more than reasonable.

 

Finding the Ideal Home Office Workstation/Desk for You

Provided you know what you want and what your needs are, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding the right desk for your home office.  This guide will help you further by providing details of the 7 best home office workstations on the market in 2021 in the U.K.

First, ask yourself:

• WHERE you plan to position your desk?

Naturally, this is important so that you can check the product dimensions to make sure it will fit into its allocated position.  There is no point buying a desk that will not fit in with both the space and décor of your home.  Decide what colour or finish you would prefer.

Next, ask yourself:

• HOW MUCH storage space will you require?

Some desks have no storage space at all, just a simple table basically.  Others have drawers, shelves or cupboards.  Some have a shelf for your printer.  If so, make sure it is wide enough to accommodate the printer you have.

Last but certainly not least is:

• WHAT price are you willing to pay?

None of the home office workstations/desks in this guide are very expensive.  Some are very reasonable but look expensive, some are a little more in price but have the extra features you may require.

It is really a question of choice, what your needs are and how much you have to spend.

Bear in mind that you should have your desk for many years to come so it is important to take some time and find one that is practical and you will enjoy owning.

We hope this guide will be of help and wish you many productive hours sitting at it!