Bench Desks: A Useful Guide
The office furniture industry has seen many stylistic trend changes over the years, and one item of furniture that’s seen significant changes in recent years, is the humble office desk. Once a simple rectangular wooden surface that sat stop a rudimentary wooden or steel base, now we have desks in all manner of shapes, sizes, styles, and materials. The most significant recent changes have seen the emergence of adjustable desks and bench desks.
What Are Bench Desks?
Bench desks or bench desk systems combine multiple single desks into one large unit, known as a ‘bank of desks’ or ‘bench’. They employ an innovative shared leg system, allowing them to make the most of floor space, and making it more practical to work in teams. They also normally include in-built cable management systems, such as scallop cut-outs or portholes in the desktops. Furthermore, they can include power modules or data ports for added convenience when working.
Why Buy Bench Desks?
The advantages of using bench desks compared to standard office desks are manifold. Here are just a few examples of how they can benefit modern office workers in their roles:
- Bench desks are ideal for teams who work closely with one another as they allow for easier communication and collaboration.
- They take up less floor space, meaning you can fit more people into a smaller space comfortably.
- Their modular design means their set-up can be changed to meet the ever-changing needs of your team(s). If your team is downsized, you can remove however many desks as necessary, and similarly, you can add more desktops to your workstation, should your team increase in size.
- Unlike many standard office desks, they usually include in-built cable management systems, and can sometimes be purchased with integrated technology, namely data ports and power outlets.
Is Bench Desking Right For My Specific Needs?
Bench desking is hugely popular with all manner of working teams, especially in modern open plan office spaces. A rare circumstance where they may not be useful, is where privacy/silence is required to work. Another is when handling very sensitive information that must be kept private. Otherwise, bench desking is designed to suit almost all other modern office settings. It saves space, increases your team's ability to communicate effectively, and it can save you money, especially when buying in bulk.
Andrews Office Furniture stock two ranges of bench desk systems that are hugely popular with our customers. They are our Unite range and our NEW Elite range, so why not order yours online today!
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