Is a floor desk right for you?

It’s important you know all the facts before investing in a floor desk / low desk. The good news is, that if you go for it and decide it’s not for you, you’ve not broke the bank in trying something new.

There are a variety of things to consider when joining the floor desk movement from health to storage. Let’s take a look at each.

Choosing the Location of your Floor Desk

A desk for floor sitting means you will be working at a much lower level than you’ve been previously use to so you will need to consider:

• Can your floor desk go where your previous desk went?
• Do you have small child / pets that are likely to climb on your desk?
• Does a desk on the floor in an area of high foot traffic, pose a potential trip hazard?

You may want to consider a folding floor desk that can be easily stored away.

Storage and Storing your desk

Desks for sitting on the floor can be small and obviously low, so look at your current set up and consider the following:

• Do you need drawers, if so how many?
• Do you just need one drawer for pens / notepad / laptop or do you have lots of paperwork you need to store?
• The surface area of a floor desk can be small, consider what size you need and the number of screens you’ll be using.
• Do you need to be able to put the desk away for the evening / weekend? If so, consider how easily it will store away and where you will put it.

You may want to consider a larger desk with separate or incorporated drawers for storage.

Adjustment Period

If, like me, you’ve spent very little time working and sitting on the floor in your adulthood, then you are likely to experience some discomfort while you get use to the transition.

Be prepared to experience some hip pain after sitting on the floor but as your body adjusts this should lessen, however you will need to consider:

• That there will be an adjustment period and any aches and pains may be temporary while you get used to things.
• Additional strain on your joints, legs, knees and circulation.
• Do you struggle to stand and sit down again? Ensure you have something nearby to assist you while you get use to the transition.
• Do you have existing joint problems?

Consider pairing up your floor desk venture with a vitamin supplement such as Omega 3 which can help reduce inflammation and stiffness.

You can read about my experience with Omega 3 and joint pain here.

**Please note I am not a health care professional so please conduct your own research and discuss with a doctor if required**