Freedesk Blog

Person alternating between sitting and standing at desk riser in Scandinavian home office.
Is it better to work standing or sitting?
Neither standing nor sitting wins. What actually matters is how often you switch, and the research gives a fairly concrete guideline for how much. Read more...
A Freedesk Desk Riser placed on a desk with a laptop on top.
IKEA DUBBLA or a standing desk converter? An honest comparison
IKEA DUBBLA is one of the most accessible ways to start working while standing. We compare it with a standing desk converter, using IKEA's own figures, and make it clear... Read more...
Hybridarbete: så tar du med dig ergonomin till alla arbetsplatser
Hybrid Work: How to Bring Ergonomics to Every Workplace
When the workplace shifts between the office, the home office, and temporary spaces, ergonomics rarely keep up. Here’s how to maintain the same working posture wherever you open your laptop. Read more...
Ergonomiskt hemmakontor: den kompletta guiden
Ergonomic Home Office: The Complete Guide
Everything you need for an ergonomic home office: signs that something is wrong, the correct heights for your desk, chair, and screen, and a routine that actually works long term. Read more...
Snyggt hemmakontor: så inreder du en arbetsplats som passar i hemmet
Stylish Home Office: How to Furnish a Workspace That Fits Your Home
How to create a home office that is both stylish and functional. About materials, shape, light, and how to make the workspace blend into the home instead of taking it... Read more...
A woman working with a laptop on a Freedesk Desk Riser in a kitchen.
Desk riser or height-adjustable desk? Which suits you best?
Desk riser or height-adjustable desk? We compare price, installation, portability and space, and show which solution best suits your work situation. Read more...
Woman standing and working at a Freedesk Desk Riser on a kitchen table.
What Does the Research Say About Standing Work? An Honest Review
Standing work has its place, but not for the reasons used to sell it. A fact-checked review of what research actually shows about calories, blood sugar, risks, and how much... Read more...
Hotel guest working while standing at a desk with a desk riser in a modern hotel room
How Hotels Can Offer Standing Workstations Without Installing Height-Adjustable Desks
More and more hotel guests are working from their hotel rooms during parts of their stay. Here we look at how hotels can offer the option to switch between sitting... Read more...
Desk riser on a kitchen table in raised position
Desk Risers: A Market Overview for Europe
Written by us at Freedesk. We manufacture and sell desk risers ourselves, but this guide is a neutral analysis of the European market, including where other solutions are a better... Read more...
Person working standing at a desk riser in a bright home office
Standing Work: Effects on Buttocks, Legs, and Skin Appearance
The question is more common than you might think. Can a sit-stand desk actually make a difference to the shape of your buttocks or visible cellulite? The answer has less... Read more...
Vilken höjd ska ett ståskrivbord ha?
What height should a standing desk be?
Short answer A standing desk should be adjusted so that: your elbows are at roughly a 90-degree angle the top of the screen is at eye level your shoulders are... Read more...
Bränner man fler kalorier när man står och arbetar?
Do you burn more calories when you stand and work?
Short answer Yes — you burn slightly more calories when standing than when sitting, but the difference is relatively small. Standing and working can increase energy expenditure by about 5–20... Read more...
Desk riser in Scandinavian home office setup supporting sitting and standing work
What should you consider when choosing a desk riser?
Short answer When choosing a desk riser, you should look at: how easy it is to switch between sitting and standing how low it is in the lowered position whether... Read more...
Woman working with a laptop using a Freedesk Laptop Stand.
How do you work ergonomically with a laptop?
Working ergonomically with a laptop means placing the screen at eye level, keeping your arms in a relaxed position, and varying your working posture throughout the day. Since a laptop... Read more...
Hur ofta ska man växla mellan sittande och stående?
How often should you switch between sitting and standing?
Most experts recommend alternating between sitting and standing every 30 - 60 minutes, rather than standing or sitting for long, uninterrupted periods. The most important thing is not exactly how... Read more...
Det lilla skrivbordets stora roll i små bostäder
The small desk's big role in small homes
Small spaces change how we work – and what we need from a desk When homes get smaller, it is not just the layout that changes. The demands on work... Read more...
Vad är en Desk Riser?
What is a Desk Riser?
A Desk Riser makes it easy to switch between sitting and standing at the same desk. Here we explain how it works and when it is best suited. Read more...