That can be fixed by adding acrylic risers underneath the legs.”

“If you are shopping for a vintage desk, make sure it’s not too short.

“All new desks should be a standard height” of about 30 inches, says Mary Patton of Mary Patton Design in Houston. In terms of materials, “wood is always a great choice, but don’t be scared of paint, stone or a faux finish,” says Shaolin Low of Studio Shaolin in Honolulu. If the desk doesn’t come with these, make sure there’s enough room to add them. If your child needs a place to study or work at home, a desk should also be on your supply list.Ībby Gruman of Abby Leigh Designs in New York says any at-home desk or study space should include “plentiful storage for pens, pencils, paper.” Look for a wire-management system, as well as electrical and USB supports.

Those backpacks, of course, will be bringing home homework – and textbooks and projects and art supplies. The usual back-to-school shopping list includes crayons, pencils, tissues, scissors, notebooks, lunchboxes and backpacks.

Home studio computer desk