Furniture & storage
Desk depth matters as much as width
A broad desktop can still feel crowded if the equipment needs more space from front to back.
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Furniture & storage
A place to sit. A place to put things.
Desks, chairs and storage that fit their contents as well as the room.
Furniture & storage
Check knee space before buying a desk with drawers
Storage built into a desk can reduce the space you need most while sitting.
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An office chair needs more than a height lever
Look at seat depth, back support, armrests and the adjustment range as one fit decision.
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Adjustable armrests and the desk they meet
Armrests need to suit the user and still allow the chair to approach the working surface.
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Will a chair mat work on your floor?
Choose the mat for the floor beneath it, then check the area covered by the chair.
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Choose casters for the surface beneath them
Replacement wheels must fit the chair's attachment as well as the floor where it will roll.
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A rolling pedestal that does not trap your feet
A mobile drawer unit needs a parking place outside the space used by legs and chair wheels.
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Open shelves or closed cabinets for office storage?
Choose between immediate visibility and concealment by looking at what you need to retrieve and protect.
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Check shelf load limits before filling them with paper
Paper is compact and heavy, so a shelf's dimensions are only part of its suitability.
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Make a filing cabinet usable in a small room
The cabinet needs room to open, room for the person using it and a stable installation.
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Wall storage without a wall of clutter
Use the wall for a small number of clear purposes rather than moving every desktop object upward.
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Size storage bins to what goes inside
Measure the contents and the shelf opening before choosing a set of matching containers.
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