The most common problem with home workstations in Hong Kong is not a lack of products, but rather the failure to measure available space, installation location, and daily movement paths separately before placing an order. The following 7 figures are enough to eliminate most unsuitable options.
Measure the tabletop first, then under the table
Note down the width and depth of the tabletop, and do not just look at the room area. For wall-side positions, subtract space for plugs, curtains, and skirting boards; the thickness of the tabletop will directly affect whether clamp-on stands, keyboard trays, and armrests can be secured.
- Usable tabletop width and depth
- Actual tabletop thickness
- Location of under-table beams, drawers, and cable trays
Reserve movement space for the chair and your body
Space is needed behind the chair back, on both sides of the armrests, and in front of your feet. Product dimensions are only static figures; when actually using them, you also need to calculate for rotation, reclining, pulling out the keyboard tray, and paths for getting up.
- At least enough space behind the chair to get up
- Elbows don't hit walls or cabinets when seated
- Footrest and table legs do not obstruct each other
Consider device dimensions and weight together
Monitors, laptops, and mainframes should not be chosen based solely on inches. In addition to measuring the width of the device, you should also check the weight, VESA hole pattern, adapter, and the depth required after plugging in cables.
30-second review before ordering
Write down the seven figures on the same memo: tabletop width, tabletop depth, tabletop thickness, clear under-table height, space behind the chair, screen weight, and VESA. Then, compare each item with the compatibility information on the product page.
