Recommend your kids desk

[Anonymous]

This is for my 8 yo son. Would like it to last a few years. We just got a regular size desk for my 12yo and I think that is too big for him for homework and projects. Since I know we'll be getting him another one in a few years, prefer something not too expensive.

Challenge i'm having is not just finding ones that I like but also confirming the size will work for his current size and next few years (not too big, not too small). Recommendations welcome!

[Anonymous]

Op - have you checked out Ikea? They have some kid sized desks and ones that aren't much bigger.

We got this one for our ES aged kid: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/micke-desk-white-80213074/
there are several variations.

[Anonymous]

We also went with Ikea, because this is not an investment piece, and got this one for our 8 and 10yo:

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/alex-desk-gray-turquoise-20483808/

Has worked fine.

[Anonymous]

My 8 year old uses this one and loves it. She's got plenty of room to grow:
https://www.wayfair.com/Harriet-Bee--Glaser-44-W-Writing-Desk-and-Chair-Set-X113194877-L6164-K~W002083766.html?refid=GX528880927674-W002083766_1327074440&device=c&ptid=881024947662&network=g&targetid=pla-881024947662&channel=GooglePLA&ireid=148374850&fdid=1817&PiID%5B%5D=1327074440&gclid=Cj0KCQjwg7KJBhDyARIsAHrAXaEaAJ51BYM0dSthi-YawRY6yS1inVn5uM75NzdC2L1XPYrZANqSGjIaAh1rEALw_wcB

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My 8 year old uses this one and loves it. She's got plenty of room to grow:
https://www.wayfair.com/Harriet-Bee--Glaser-44-W-Writing-Desk-and-Chair-Set-X113194877-L6164-K~W002083766.html?refid=GX528880927674-W002083766_1327074440&device=c&ptid=881024947662&network=g&targetid=pla-881024947662&channel=GooglePLA&ireid=148374850&fdid=1817&PiID%5B%5D=1327074440&gclid=Cj0KCQjwg7KJBhDyARIsAHrAXaEaAJ51BYM0dSthi-YawRY6yS1inVn5uM75NzdC2L1XPYrZANqSGjIaAh1rEALw_wcB

OP here - I was eying this one. Thank you!!

[Anonymous]

oP here - thank you also to ikea posters. Great suggestions too!

[Anonymous]

Our kid used an alphabetter swingbar desk with a stool. Loved it.

https://www.safcoproducts.com/products/alphabetter-adjustable-height-stand-up-desk-28-x-20-premium-or-dry-erase-top-book-box-and-swinging-footrest-bar-1204

[Anonymous]

Oldest kid got a fancy desk. Middle kid got a $200 knockdown from an office superstore. Youngest kid got the cheapest thing Target had.

They all made it through high school. And yes, my kids did do their homework at their desks. But the total for each was only about 5 years of serious homework every night. Pretty much anything can survive that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Oldest kid got a fancy desk. Middle kid got a $200 knockdown from an office superstore. Youngest kid got the cheapest thing Target had.

They all made it through high school. And yes, my kids did do their homework at their desks. But the total for each was only about 5 years of serious homework every night. Pretty much anything can survive that.

OP HERE - GREAT ADVICE!

[Anonymous]

Our 8 yo has this https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/hemnes-desk-black-brown-40339792/

He's had it for just under 2 years and it's held it very well.

[Anonymous]

Bought legs on Etsy and then a slab.
Let the wood acclimate, then DH cut to size and finished. Added some outlets and other accessories from Mockett.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our kid used an alphabetter swingbar desk with a stool. Loved it.

https://www.safcoproducts.com/products/alphabetter-adjustable-height-stand-up-desk-28-x-20-premium-or-dry-erase-top-book-box-and-swinging-footrest-bar-1204

We got that desk for our child with ADHD so she could stand or swing her legs if sitting, and the white board surface is nice. It costs less than half as much on Amazon as it does at that link.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our kid used an alphabetter swingbar desk with a stool. Loved it.

https://www.safcoproducts.com/products/alphabetter-adjustable-height-stand-up-desk-28-x-20-premium-or-dry-erase-top-book-box-and-swinging-footrest-bar-1204

We got that desk for our child with ADHD so she could stand or swing her legs if sitting, and the white board surface is nice. It costs less than half as much on Amazon as it does at that link.

We didn't get it from that link, either! But it's a great desk for fidgety kids.