While you can always buy a simple desk that may even be fold-out, it only offers you a working surface enough to house your laptop. In an office environment or even in a home office, a desk with drawers offers a practical and stylish solution to your storage needs. Usually, you require at least a few simple accessories to carry out your work and these can clutter the working surface area.
Drawers are an excellent storage solution
Depending on the size of the desk, you can get a whole lot of drawers on one or both sizes that offer a great deal of storage. If you don’t need so much storage, you can get simply narrow drawers to house your stationery and work essentials.
The desk with drawers has many benefits. Some are:
- Clean and de-cluttered surface area that promotes creativity
- Storage for files and paperwork
- Storage for stationery items such as pins, stapler, tacks, tape, glue notepaper and others
- Smart organization
- Lockable drawers offer enhanced security for all kinds of office or personal items
- Maximization of space since drawers are under the desk and you don’t require additional floor space
- Clean and professional appearance that is aesthetically pleasing
Keep in mind that drawers should also be organized well and you can get drawer separators or trays to organize your drawers. It becomes easy to simply dump everything into drawers, but finding items that you need when you want them becomes problematic.
Kinds of desks with drawers
Now that we have established the functionality of drawers, let’s see the kind of desks that come with drawers. These include:
- Executive desks that may be large and feature drawers on both sides
- L-shaped desks with drawers on one or both sides
- Corner desks
- U-shaped desk
- Bow front desk
- Height adjustable desk with free standing drawers
- Writing desks or hobby desks or study desks for home
As you can see, desks with drawers are a versatile option and once you have used a desk with one or more drawers, you will never want to use a simple desk without drawers. For additional storage you can also get a set of drawers at one side and cupboard or shelving on the other side of the desk. Or even drawers with a small cupboard under it.
Kinds of drawers
It is very important that the drawers are functional and easy to open and close. Their hinges and handles should be strong and able to withstand wear and tear with constant use. After all, a drawer that is stuck is of no use.
Assess your storage needs and accordingly make your purchase decision. If you require keeping files or large paperwork in the drawers, the drawers should be of the size that will accommodate them. If you only need narrow drawers for stationery and small items, you can get desks with those as well. You can get drawers with handles or with recessed openings that are easy to access. Handles can be functional and also be decorative.
Final words
Desks with drawers are utilitarian and help keep everything you need in arms’ reach. Drawers do not take up excess space, but offer storage for all your needs. As desks with drawers come in different shapes and sizes and storage solutions, you can make your choice according to your needs.
