It can be a really difficult task when choosing office furniture because it is going to be an expensive investment that needs to last for many years. Before even going out to buy the furniture you have to consider what you are going to buy and the placing of the furniture in your office. Take into account the needs of the workers, like computers, telephones, power and data access points. Taking these into account will help you figure out the right places where to place your furniture. Some office furniture dealers will even offer you help in space planning for free if, of course, you buy the furniture from them. Getting these office furniture dealers is good because they also have planning software which you can use, giving you a 3-D view of the fully furnished office.

The next thing to do is pick a range of furniture. Get an office furniture catalogue that will give you a full range of desks, storage cupboards, furniture for the meeting room, and reception furniture. There is going to be a lot of styles when it comes to office furniture, from the classic desks to modular office furniture. So the goal is to pick what is the best style for your office. When you pick a style of furniture, make sure your supplier keeps manufacturing these styles of furniture, because if later on you need to add another desk and there are no more desks with that style you chose then it will spoil the whole look of the office.

Although many people consider real wood furniture it doesn't necessarily mean it is the best choice for your office. You need to really consider all the offers you have and not just go with the most popular style. And anyway, an office that has solid wood desks and boardroom furniture is almost unobtainable because solid wood furniture is really expensive and it can be bad if your office is air conditioned, making the wood dry out and warp. The most popular office furniture is made from MDF or similar boards, covered with a coating. There are many different kinds of coating you can get. One coating can withstand hot coffee cups, scratching and exposure to direct sunlight. Another coating looks very executive but it is expensive and not as strong as the first kind of coating. 

Other things to consider when looking for executive desks are height adjustable desks, cable management, bench desk systems, etc.