When should I choose a 30-inch-deep straight desk over a 24-inch-deep one?

The choice between 24-inch and 30-inch depth comes down to what you're doing at the desk. 24-inch depth is sufficient for a monitor-centric workspace — laptop users, single-monitor setups, or minimalist workstations. 30-inch depth gives you more foreground working area in front of the screen, which is valuable for people who work with physical documents, drawing, writing, drafting, or two large monitors. Architects, designers, drafters, and anyone who spreads papers out while working benefit from extra depth. 30-inch-deep desks do require more floor space (room for the desk plus chair clearance behind). If you mostly use a laptop and rarely spread out paper, 24 inches is fine. FindOfficeFurniture.com — call 888-719-4960.