What is the #1 priority when choosing a home office desk? 'Ease of work' takes the top spot. What are the most popular types and selection criteria?

■ About 1 in 3 people who work from home do not have a dedicated desk

With the spread of remote work and work-from-home arrangements, the number of people working from home is increasing every year. However, the extent to which people set up their home work environments varies significantly.

Choosing a desk, which affects both work efficiency and physical strain, can be surprisingly difficult. Many people may be unsure about what criteria to use, such as size, price, or functionality.

Therefore, in collaboration with VALVANNE, we conducted a survey on "home office desks" targeting 166 men and women across Japan who previously indicated that they "sometimes work from home."

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"Survey on Home Office Desks" Overview

Survey Method: Internet-based questionnaire

Survey Period: March 5, 2026 – March 16, 2026

Survey Target: Men and women nationwide who answered "I sometimes work from home" in a preliminary survey.

Valid Responses: 166 samples

Questions:

Q1: Do you have a desk for work at home?

Q2: What type of work desk is it? (Multiple choice)

Q3: What did you prioritize when choosing your home work desk? (Multiple choice)

Q4: What was the most important factor?

Q5: Please explain the reason.

Q6: If you were to buy a desk next, what features would you want?

※ Percentages are rounded to the second decimal place, so the total may not equal 100%.

■ 66.9% answered "I have a desk for work at home"

First, we asked whether they have a dedicated desk for work at home.