Shopping for a Desk for your craft room can be a very frustrating experience, that’s why here at Bumblebee Craft we have wrote this article comparing our top picks for desks for all crafters. And made a guide so you know what to look for when buying a craft desk that will suit you.
The best craft desk for general craft work is The Vida design mason desk, it features three storage drawers and three storage shelves as well as more than adequate work surface room, and a good working height.
But here at Bumblebee craft we know one desk doesn’t fit all, read on to find the perfect desk for you.
First let’s take a look at what’s important when buying a desk.
What space do you have for a desk?
This is the first question you should ask when shopping for a new desk. Make sure you measure the space you have and give yourself some wiggle room ever side of the desk if possible, this will help make moving and positioning your new desk a stress free experience.
Storage
What storage a desk has is particularly important to most crafters, as we tend to have a lot of supplies to store. You could always go the route of buying draws after your desk and putting them underneath. But then you have the stress of finding draws that match your desk, fit your needs and fitting them under your desk. We find a desk with good storage much more convenient all-round.
Adjustable Or Fixed
Weather to choose an adjustable or fixed desk is another important decision to make before going shopping. If your going to be using your desk for long periods you might want to consider an adjustable desk as it means you can stand or sit. There are a lot of health benefits to not sitting for long periods, more on this below.
Surface Area
The surface area of the desk is the area on top where you will work. This is another important thing to look at especially if you intend on having a cutting machine or sewing machine on your desk.
What Is The Desk Made Of?
What the desk is made from is important for its looks, feel and how sturdy it will be. Some sewing and cutting machines can be quite heavy so having a strong sturdy desk is a must. A good desk is an investment and will last you a long time if its made from the right materials.
Does the desk promote healthy posture
Having a desk that promotes healthy posture is crucial if you plan on spending multiple hours working at a time. Bad posture is a leading cause of back pain, which dose affect many crafters. There is a lot more about good sitting posture at a desk on our article about crafting chairs linked here.
Now We Know What We Are Looking For We Need To Decide On The Right Type Of Desk For You.
Standing Desk/Adjustable Desk
A standing desk or adjustable desk is brilliant if you plan on spending long periods working as it promotes the best posture and can help alleviate discomfort for sitting for long periods.
Desk On Wheels
Desks on wheels are good for someone who wants to move there desk around the craft room or even from room to room. A Lot of desks with wheels also have breaks to stop the wheels moving witch makes them an okay choice if you want a fixed desk which you can move from time to time.
Wall Mounted Desk/Fold Down Desks
Fold down desks are brilliant if you don’t have much space or dont use a desk all that often. They keep your craft room from looking cluttered by neatly folding away. Wall mounted desks are a good option if you are having a permanently fixed desk. Although they do lack some of the stability of desks with legs.
Crafting Table
A crafting table is a desk specifically designed for craft, this could be a really good option as they come with lots of storage and are very strong and reliable. Crafting tables can have lots of features for crafts like sewing, which other desks wont.
Standard Desk
The standard office desk is probably the most popular pick, it’s simple but works and there are so many different styles and designs to fit any craft room. This is usually the cheaper option although the price range in this category does vary a lot.
Our Top 5 Picks
Below we have put our top 5 desk picks into a table of comparison, to make it quick and easy for you to take a look at the one that might be for you.
| Craft desks | Storage? | Size | What’s it made of? | Key features |
| Ameriwood home desk | 12 shelves | H 148cm x W 119cm x D 66cm Approx. | White MDF | lots of storage |
| Vida design desk | 3 drawers 3 shelves | H 72cm x W 120cm x D 49cm Approx. | White particle board and MDF | Stylish design |
| Outwin L-shaped desk | 2 shelves | Right 135x40x74cm Left 110x40x74cm Approx. | Engineered wood | Corner design |
| Yaheetech Modern desk | No storage | L 100cm x W 44cm x H 72cm Approx | Metal legs, engineered wood top | Simple style |
| Homall height adjust desk | No storage | L 110cm x W 60cm x H 75cm Approx. | Metal legs, engineered wood top | Height adjustable |
Our top 5 picks in more detail
Ameriwood Home Desk (Best For Storage)
The Ameriwood desk is brilliant for storage with 12 box shaped shelves. Its compact size fits in smaller rooms but still allows a good amount of work space and storage. It takes 2 people to assemble and weighs 39 kg.
Pros
- Compact size
- Lots of storage
- Designed with crafters in mind
Cons
- Tall shelving to one side
- Its heavy (39kg)
Vida Design Desk (Best All-Rounder)
The Vids design desk has a very simple stylish design and ample storage space, with 3 drawers and 3 shelves. It weighs 29 kg and you will need 2 people to build it.
Pros
- Storage draws
- Compact size
- Sturdy and strong
Cons
- Difficult assembly
- Unclear instructions
Outwin L-shaped Desk (Best Large Desk)
The Outwin desk is a stylish design that will fit in in most craft rooms. It has lots of surface area for working on, and room underneath for storage draws.
Bonus: You can have it assembled (extra cost)
Pros
- Corner design
- Large storage shelves
- Lots of work space
Cons
- Large size
- Only fits in corner
Yaheetech Modern Desk (Best Simple Desk)
The Yaheetech modern desk Has no storage but does have very strong metal legs and a maximum load of 100kg and room underneath if you wanted to add storage drawers.
Pros
- Minimalist design
- Very strong and sturdy
- Reasonable price
Cons
- No storage
Homall Height Adjust Desk (Best Adjustable Desk)
This is a very stylish adjustable desk and will be the pick for you if you want to switch between standing and sitting.
Pros
- Adjustable height
- Stylish design
- Strong and reliable
Cons
- No storage
- Needs to be plugged in
If none of the desks above suit your needs you could always go the route of making your own desk. There are lots of IKEA hacks out there and cool DIYs to make a completely custom desk that is perfect for you.
Found a desk? Great! Now why not check out our article on The best chairs for hours of comfortable crafting.
Thank you for reading our article on the best desks for crafters, we hope you found this helpful! Please comment with any questions or suggestions below we love hearing from you.
