Automated desks have already taken their place in our working places. They are known to deliver significant benefits to both our health and emotional condition. That’s why we invest in them even though we have to save for the purchase. And that’s why there are so many guides on the web on how to make your own automated desk.
Are all height-adjustable desks the same though? And if not, what features shall we pay attention to in order to avoid disappointment and get a furniture piece that 100% complies with our requirements for functionality and design?
Let us have a closer look at how we can benefit from one of the top automation trends – an automated table and how to create a perfect working space for the coming 2022.
Shape, Size, and Technical Features
Your new desk shape, size, and technical features are crucial. So, these are the first things to pay attention to.
Your Desk Shape
If you have a big office, it doesn’t matter what shape you choose. You can select indeed whatever you like. You can even order a custom-made desk in the most unusual shape.
However, if the space in your office is limited (it is the case in most cases), you might want to have something that can be fitted comfortably and be functional enough to accommodate all your devices and tools.
In the second case, you can opt for an l-shaped standing desk. This shape desk has significant benefits to offer.
It can be fitted in any corner of your office. You shall agree that we do not use corners or use them in a way that cannot be called practical. With the desk, you can use every inch of the farthest corner.
Additionally, this desk is extremely functional. Its shape allows providing enough space for anything, starting from your computer monitor and printer and completing with nice accessories to make your working place cozy and alive.
Your Desk Size
Here, everything is even more down-to-earth. If you choose a desk that is too big, it won’t fit into the assigned space. Therefore, before buying a new furniture item, measure the space where you are going to place it. And buy a desk that fits there perfectly.
Technical Features
This aspect is one of the most disregarded. Though it is one of the most crucial things to check. Therefore, let us have a look at the technical details you have to pay attention to.
Lifting power
Lifting power is something we even do not know about. It characterizes the capacity of your desk to lift a specific weight. If the weight exceeds the lifting power of your device, the desk either won’t be able to lift the equipment or the lifting mechanism might even get burnt.
Noise generation level
You don’t want to be bothered when you are working, do you? Noise is one of the major disturbing and distracting factors that influence our productivity in a negative way. That’s why the noise generation level of your device is important.
While in the case with more expensive models, it is not an issue because they are made compliant with some norms, you shall be careful if you are selecting a cheaper model. Otherwise, it might generate so much noise when you are lifting or lowering it that it might turn into a nightmare. So, this feature is important to create a proper working environment.
Desk Adjustment
Finally, just having a desk isn’t sufficient to have the best working environment. You might have the most advanced height-adjustable desk and not use it properly. Then, it will not deliver the expected results.
To enjoy all the desk benefits, adjust it as required. Here are the instructions on how to do it appropriately:
- Adjust the height for both a standing and a sitting position. In both positions, your hands shall rest on the keyboard, and the elbows shall be bent at a 90-degree angle. The screen center shall be at the level of your eyes.
- In a sitting position, the knees shall be bent at a 90-degree angle. The feet shall rest on the floor. The back and neck shall be supported comfortably.
- In a standing position, the knees shall be slightly bent to enable swift weight switching from one leg to the other. It will help you to prevent tiredness in your legs.
Lockable Wheels if You Like Changing the Environment
Lockable wheels are easy to install. They can be locked to keep the desk in a fixed position. And when you decide to move the desk, you won’t need to make any effort.
Lockable wheels are a good thing to purchase if you like changing the place you work. So, in the morning, you might want to enjoy the sunrise, and in the daytime, to stay away from the window, further from the heat. Finally, in colder times, you might want to move your desk closer to the fireplace or heater to escape the cold.
Get the Needed Accessories
Along with the desk adjustment, you would need to take care of some accessories without which your comfort won’t be complete.
Among the first things to buy is an ergonomic carpet. It is irreplaceable when you are working in a standing position. It distributes the body weight on your feet properly, and thus, helps to prevent foot fatigue and overly tiredness.
Make sure you are purchasing a high-quality item. On it, the health of your feet depends.
A CPU holder if you use a CPU is the next thing to get. It is reliable, and you can attach it directly below the desk top.
Bottom Line
Getting a height-adjustable desk alone might not deliver the expected benefits. You have to consider a lot of details, including those technical features that we have mentioned, adjustments, accessories without which the desk isn’t complete. Only if you do everything correctly, can you count on the expected effect regarding your health condition and the expected productivity.
Author:
Hayley Mann is a technology enthusiast specializing in automation methods of ergonomics devices. Her engineering background helps her to create interesting articles on technical topics, making them understandable for all readers.