The Best Type Of Desk For Your Battlestation

The desk is the backbone of the battlestation, so it’s important to choose a desk that will suit both your needs and the space you have to work with. Spacious desks are the optimal choice when deciding on what desk to get because you can’t add more real estate to a small beta desk. What you want is an alpha desk that will accommodate your gaming keyboard, desk pad, mouse, and countless empty water-bottles.

Keep in mind that there are a few different types of desks to choose from. Standing desks, counter-top desks, or gaming-specific desks are all great options to choose from, but remember to find a desk that will suit your gear and available space.

Height-Adjustable Standing Desks

Face it. You spend a lot of time sitting down at your desk, and it feels good to get up and stretch your legs every now and then. Height-adjustable desks allow you to switch from sitting to standing whenever you want. If you feel like standing, just raise the desk with a lever or click of a button and bring it up to the level you’re comfortable with. It’s a completely new experience to stand at your desk, and it’s actually pretty nice to be able to stand and browse/game/work at your desk for once. You can find this type of desk at IKEA, Amazon, and even Home Depot, which is marketed as a craftsman-type table, but it’s quality.

Pros

• Height-adjustable
• Can sit or stand
• Reduces back pain
• May boost mood and energy levels

Cons

• Cannot mount monitors on wall
• Need extra length for wires/cables
• Limited options to choose from

Counter-Top Desk

This is one popular type of desk, and there’s a reason why. It’s simple, effective, and relatively cheap. The counter-top desk has plenty of real estate for your monitors, PC, speakers, and other peripherals plus some extra space, and it’s easy to move around if you like to change your battlestation location from time to time.

It’s simple. Here’s what you need to do:

• Get a counter-top at a store like IKEA or Home Depot
• Get two drawer units
• Place counter-top on top of the two drawer units

Voila. Your new desk. Keep in mind that the drawer units must be the same height, and tall enough to put a chair under and sit in.

Gaming Desk

Gaming desks, as the name suggests, were designed for the purpose of gaming. There’s enough depth for the monitors, mouse, and keyboard so you will have plenty of room for all of your gear. Some gaming desks even have a microfiber cloth that covers the whole surface, so you won’t even have a need for a mouse-pad.

Corner Desks

Corner desks work well if you’re thinking about putting your desk in the middle of the room. That’s a lie. As the name suggests, corner desks are good option if you have a good space in the corner to set up shop. It’s not a must to place it in a corner, but L shaped desks work well if you want a more spacious desk, but only have an awkward area in your free space.

IKEA Desk

IKEA isn’t really a type of desk, but IKEA furniture is so ubiquitous that their desks deserve a mention. You won’t find the highest quality desks at IKEA, but you get what you pay for, and honestly they’re not bad. For about $200 you can find a great desk that will last you a number of years. Not only are they relatively cheap, but many of their desks are spacious. It’s hard to find a good sized desk at a furniture store that’s not over $500, so IKEA is a great option to consider when looking for a desk for your battlestation setup.

Conclusion

When choosing a type of desk to get for your battlestation it’s important to consider your available space. Don’t forget to lookup the dimensions and ensure that it fits the space you intend to use.

Also, before you choose a desk remember that you will be using it for years, so get a desk that will accommodate your PC, monitor(s), and future upgrades. It’s highly recommended to get a spacious desk that will allow you some breathing room. Good luck!