GUIDES
Standing desk guides
Practical advice on choosing, setting up and caring for a standing desk, from the people who build them in Brisbane.
Cheap, expensive or handmade? Why I ended up building my own standing desk
I tried the budget standing desks, priced up the premium online ones, then built my own from solid timber. Here is how they compare, and how it became Standing Desk Co.
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What height should a standing desk be? A simple guide
Find the right standing desk height for your body in two minutes. A simple elbow height method, a height chart from 155 to 190 cm, and tips for your screen and chair.
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Merbau vs pine: which timber suits your desk top?
Merbau or pine for a solid timber desk? We compare colour, hardness, how each timber ages and how to care for it, so you can pick the right top for your space.
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Buying a standing desk in Brisbane: what to check first
Shopping for a standing desk in Brisbane? Here is what to check before you buy: height range, frame, desk top material, size, delivery and assembly.
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