What is a good size desk for home office? What is a good size for a home office desk? The best size for a desk is 60×30 in most instances. Most desks are built to be generally this size because this size gives you plenty of desktop space to work where you can reach everything you need to reach.

Is a 30 inch desk too small? A standard desk is around 30 inches tall, an ideal height for keeping your body comfortable. Unless the desk is for a child, it should not be much shorter than this. A desk at the proper height will ensure your legs aren’t cramped and you have enough clearance for your knees as well as the arms of the desk chair.

What is a Hamilton desk? Alexander Hamilton’s thick mahogany travel desk was made to stand up to constant use. It unfolds in the center to provide a large, slanted writing surface and includes a side drawer and slots for writing accoutrements. The English-made desk dates to sometime between 1780 and 1804, the end of Hamilton’s life.