For most workers, five days toiling in a brick-and-mortar office is a thing of the past. Flexi-working is the norm for millions, with a room or corner of the home gladly sacrificed for the perks of working from home.
Skipping the commute and not paying through the nose for a cup of coffee are some of the highlights of hybrid working, but there is a downside too.
Because while the office has rules and regulations to safeguard workers’ health - proper desks and supportive chairs - you’re on your own when it comes to fine-tuning your home office.
While this means you can dress yours up with framed pictures and have the radio on as loudly as the neighbours will tolerate, it also means good desk hygiene is in your own hands. This means that, if your workplace doesn’t provide them, you’ll need to source a suitable desk, chair and stands to elevate laptops and monitors.
Laptops and monitors should be at eye level when you’re seated to ensure you’re not overloading your neck and shoulders with weight as you force your head down to see the screen. In the case of laptops, it’s wise to invest in a wireless keyboard and mouse so you can raise the machine to the right height without being tied to its keyboard.
While monitor screens are set on a stand, many are unadjustable and locked to a stationary height. This means if the screen is still too low, an additional stand becomes necessary.
The good news is that this added expense isn’t very much, and certainly a drop in the ocean when you think about repairing your overall back health in the future.
We’ve rounded up the best stands for computer monitors for all needs, including those who need to see multiple screens at once. We’ve taken care to choose a wide range of styles, including stands with storage - because who couldn’t use more of that? - and streamlined designs to keep desktop furniture to a minimum.
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Doowiit Monitor Stand with drawer
Get the executive look with this wide monitor stand. The 30kg load-bearing unit comes with a mobile phone holder to keep your handset in sight plus a cable management system around the back to stop wires from straying.
Other benefits include a shelf under the main surface, leaving the underneath free to slide in your keyboard and mouse once you've clocked off.
Buy now £25.33, Amazon
DREAMSOULE Monitor Stand Riser
If you're constantly plugging one device or another in for a charge, this monitor riser delivers a smarter solution. It can be plugged into the mains to channel power to the four USB ports on the side, meaning you no longer need to scrabble under the desk looking for a free outlet. The glass-topped surface creates an invisible look and can be cleaned easily.
Buy now £28.79, Amazon
Bent Design Furniture Monitor Stand for Desk
It may be there for function, but that doesn't mean it can't be pretty too. Made from a small business, this desktop monitor stand is made from burned steel, a process that leaves the material with a petrol rainbow finish. Super strong and wide enough to support a range of monitor sizes and weights.
Buy now £193.50, Etsy
17 Stories Cele Wood Stackable Monitor Stand
Why use a dusty stack of books when this stand offers extra storage? The two-tier riser design includes a shelf under the main stand, allowing you to store important papers, to-do lists and supplies such as notebooks and stationery, keeping your desk clear. Underneath that is more room to slide in a keyboard or tuck away your keyboard.
Buy now £27.99, Wayfair
Natur Pur Dolezal Wood Monitor Stand
Hate clutter? Keep odds and ends tidied away in the two drawers of this monitor stand. The solid wood stand can bear up to 5kg, making it suitable for most screens. There's also enough room underneath to keep a laptop or keyboard.
Buy now £38.99, Wayfair
BONTEC Dual Monitor Stand
Create more space for your supersized WFH situation with this riser stand design, which can accommodate two screens on the top surface. The displays will be elevated to the proper level to avoid neck and eye fatigue. The minimal design has enough room underneath to keep office supplies like stationery, keyboard and computer mice. Also available in wood effect and white.
Buy now £22.94, Amazon
GOKEDA Monitor Riser Stand
Forgo the frustration of buying a stand only to find it's still come up short with this riser design. The unit has a height adjustment button to raise or lower your screen to the Goldilocks level for you. Crafted from robust metal and fitted with anti-slip suction pads it can support just over 33lbs.
Buy now £29.99, Amazon
Inbox Zero Manufactured Wood Monitor Stand
If you need the equivalent of a flight deck for your at-home set-up, this adjustable stand won’t leave you wanting. A curved configuration gives you space to prop up to two monitors to eye level, keeping your posture in check as you work. The design also comes in black and white but be sure to measure carefully first to ensure the 10.4 x 80 x 23.6cm fits your intended space.
Buy now £29.99, Wayfair
HUANUO 2-Pack Monitor Stand
Looking for clean, easy function? These miniature tables offer an excellent solution for both computer monitors and laptops. Offered in black, the reinforced metal designs can be adjusted to three heights and come with anti-skid feet to keep them stable on your desk's surface.
Buy now £20.93, Amazon
