Stylish, solidly built, and adjustable to suit changing needs? The standing desk with lift I have enjoyed for years now is easily the best desk I have owned. Standing or otherwise, there is a beauty to the desk’s construction and ease with its pneumatic lift. Modern curves and glorious white satin finish on oak? Not lost on this discerning design freak. But its true value may lie in the FREEDOM it brings! I can now set up shop anywhere I please. BDI’s Soma Lift Desk allows me to create a writing space, a workplace, a computer station, or even a makeup vanity anywhere I want.
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How is My Standing Lift Desk Holding Up?
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What is a Standing Lift Desk?
It’s a desk that easily adjusts for sitting or standing. Even better? My lift desk is compact so it can move around to work hard just about anywhere.
Moving on its pneumatic column, the power-free desk can be placed anywhere.
How Well Does the Pneumatic System Work?
Flawlessly. It HAS to glide easily and smoothly for me to love it (these pushin’ 60 years-young muscles aren’t quite Wonder Woman muscles, doncha know.)
4 Benefits of Standing for Work?
Here’s what I learned in health research from Harvard:
(1) You’ll burn 10% more calories just from standing. (2) After a meal, blood sugar levels return to normal faster with standing rather than sitting.
(3) Shoulder and back pain risk may be reduced. (4) Long hours of sitting are associated with nasty health conditions from diabetes to cardiovascular disease to cancers.
Is This a Good Desk if I Type a Lot?
It’s hard to imagine anyone typing more than I do daily as a full-time writer. The desk top has a contoured front edge for ergonomic wrist support. (Something my cute ol’ Midcentury Modern desk you saw in this story could never provide!)
Why is Mobility Important for This Desk?
Frequently I need to change my perspective. For example, before this standing desk came into my life, I showed you the work area I created in a small spare bedroom.
While it is peaceful and quiet in that East facing workspace, sometimes a fresh view works like a charm.
Maybe you can relate…there are just some days when work feels less than inspiring. A compact desk means I can work where and how I wish to be optimally productive.
Need an idea for art/decor for a home office?
Sometimes the right paint color in a home office can set the right tone and affect productivity. Here’s a pretty green:
Unique Features of My Standing Desk?
The designer of this lift desk thought of everything. There’s a cable routing channel and a nifty little place under the top to manage cords.
The heavy base means…YAY, I don’t have to worry about it tipping over.
Even the lever to lift the desk is subtle and barely visible!
It is also designed with various fine finishes…natural walnut, ebonized, or white like mine.
Solid oak, and the grain is visible…just lovely. Here, I’ll show you:
Need Home Office Furniture?
I find it personally helpful to see photos from real people before making a major purchase for furniture such as this desk.
Shopping online can be tricky. Sometimes you wonder if professional stock photos are truly representative of what will be delivered.
And can we talk about how white is not always easy to get right!?! Even though I knew this desk was exceptionally well made, I was crossing my fingers it would not be a glossy, plastic-y look.
“It’s just right!”
-Goldlilocks
One of my favorite qualities? What it doesn’t have.
No motor so it doesn’t require any power at all…
Also, while it is solid, I’m able to move it where I want to set up shop…
The minimal modern chic design means it looks good everywhere!
Your desk may as well look va va voom if you’re working from home!
Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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