Computer desk ideas

[Halfathumb]

I need to come up with an idea for a new desk/work space for myself and my new computer. I have an 8' wall space to work with.

Pictures and/or suggestions are appreciated. I prefer straight line areas. Will probably go with a tall book case at the end of the desk.

[kompera]

Couple of my favorites with straight lines:

[DaveR1]

A designed I did for myself. The monitor on the left is a Wacom Cintiq tablet mounted so I can pull it down to draw on it. There's plenty of room for a pair of monitors mounted on the back frame, too.

[kompera]

DaveR1 said:

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With the sketchup on screen, natch. So meta!


You should photoshop that sketchup screen onto the Cinteq in the sketchup. "Turtles all the way down!"

[DaveR1]

kompera said:

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You should photoshop that sketchup screen onto the Cinteq in the sketchup. "Turtles all the way down!"

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Sorta like this? You don't even need Photoshop for that.

[Cooler]

A wall mounted, cantilever base gets my vote:

http://tablebases.com/table-bases/series...ever-bases

You then can build small storage units on casters and re-arrange as required. It is a very fast build and looks very clean. I made a pull-out keyboard drawer for mine.





Some shelves above would be good too.

[JGrout]

combine them.

the wire chases are under the unit and act as the support for the cantilevered top

Or

[cputnam]

Consider your ergonomics. A badly placed monitor height or angle will quickly ruin your neck. You want the keyboard at the right height for you. Do you want the printer readily at hand? A scanner? Are you going to be constantly plugging stuff into the USB ports? If so, you will want the machine at a comfortable height.

[BloomingtonMike]

Ergotron monitor arms correct for almost any monitor placement issues. They also handle wire routing to the desk. I use ones that get resold typically from hospitals or other industrial outlets to get a huge break on the price, that I find on ebay. They also have ones for keyboard placement as well. I fix placement of keyboard issues with an adjustable chair though.

As for desks I like modular solutions. My setup was reconfigured with the last move and I was very glad it was modular. One day I am going to glue-up a new desk top in hardwood. I made a new edge for my center desk already.

I think using computers at a desk is definitely short lived in many households. I am about the only one in my house that does it with any regularity. Love large monitors. That is the same reason I like my desk at work as well - love dual monitors.

[Matt E]

This is something on my project list too, but it's behind a number of other things. My wife doesn't want a desk with monitor and clutter in sight, so I've been toying with the idea of a modified version of a colonial style secretary incorporating a monitor, gadget charging station, some cubbies and a few secret compartments - all of which could be closed up and hidden inside a piece of nice looking furniture. Has anyone seen or built anything like that?