Setting Up a Home Office with a Solid Wood Desk

A solid wood L-shaped home office desk with drawers and a bookshelf in a bright study with a leather chair and a window

Quick answer: Choose a desk 28–30 inches high and at least 24 inches deep, an L-shape or corner desk if you use two screens or paper work, drawers for daily items, and leave about 36 inches behind the chair to move freely.

L-shaped desks

Two work zones in one piece. Our L-shaped desk with bookshelf keeps books within reach.

Corner desks

Corners are wasted space in most rooms. A live-edge corner desk turns one into a workstation.

Simple and solid

For a bedroom or guest room, a solid wood desk doubles as a vanity or writing table.

Live-edge character

A rustic live-edge desk makes long workdays feel less corporate.

Frequently asked questions

What chair height works?

Seat about 17–19 inches high so your elbows sit at desk height.

How do I hide cables?

Use a cable tray under the desk and route cords down one leg.

Will a monitor arm mark the wood?

Use a pad under the clamp to protect the edge.

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