Computer Desks - Help!

[TheNameIsJambo]

Hi guys,

I was looking for some advice on computer desks. At the moment, my current setup is all kinds of rubbish. The keyboard and mouse pull-out is far too small and my right hand keeps hitting/tapping off the keyboard. It's been this way for some time and it's the bain of my life.

I've came to the conclusion that I need to vastly improve it; especially considering my new rig is coming today!

I'm looking in the budget region of around £0-£100. I've found that the higher in price the desk, the larger they become! And space is an issue for me at the moment - My 'Man Cave' is currently under construction - There's still a double bed hogging up the entire room! Hopefully to be replaced with a sofa-bed and a hifi.

I was thinking more along the lines of a simple 'flat-top' desk. Meaning there's no designated shelf for the keyboard and mouse - The kind of design I'm looking for is where the monitor sits just behind the keyboard or on its own shelf - Leaving all of the desk room for me.

The KBM pull-out shelves only cause problems in my opinion: They're usually too small or they break!

I'd like to go for the sort of IKEA-Simplicity (conservative designs?) that we all grow to love. I'm assuming (since they're not direct competitors, in any way) that we can link to IKEA or ASDAs?

So, I introduce Exhibit A:

IKEA - Vika Amon Desk

I quite like the style of that desk.. I'd probably buy it, but there's a glaring problem with it - It's only in white!

Or, I could just get an even simplier design like Exhibit B:
ASDA - Ascot Desk (Walnut)

I'm really drawn to the Vika Amon style desk, since it's kind of funky.. But I'd like it in either wood, or a wooden effect.

I don't need drawers or shelves (unless the design has them, or it blends in well), since I have a massive bookcase, and I literally live inside Malm drawers.. :/

Once the room is complete, I'll probably invest in a corner-unit, so I can stack all of my games & junk around me

Thanks for your help in advance guys!

 

[mp260767]

your on the ball with ikea, have a look at their table tops rather than desks, then add whichever legs you feel suit it.

like this for the vika amon, a few to chose from :

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/00209839/

if your after wood then kitchen tops might be a better bet check the desks/rooms gallery thread in the case central forum for ideas.

 

[TheNameIsJambo]

your on the ball with ikea, have a look at their table tops rather than desks, then add whichever legs you feel suit it.

like this for the vika amon, a few to chose from :

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/00209839/

if your after wood then kitchen tops might be a better bet check the desks/rooms gallery thread in the case central forum for ideas.

Aaaah... Customisation.... I forgot IKEA allowed you to mix-n-match items. I'd probably go for a wooden table top, and sturdy legs (The Vika Amon leg on the left with the odd shelves looked sturdy enough. I wasn't keen on the metal pins either).

I'm going to IKEA next Wednesday anyhow, I'll have a good hunt around.. But only after I've scoffed down a mountain of meatballs!

 

[RetroX]

I got the VIKA Amon a couple of weeks ago, very nice desk and in store they had white, black red and green (I went for green with the black shelving and black legs, looks sweet. My mum wouldn't let me go for a lego look with red legs )

 

[TheNameIsJambo]

I got the VIKA Amon a couple of weeks ago, very nice desk and in store they had white, black red and green (I went for green with the black shelving and black legs, looks sweet. My mum wouldn't let me go for a lego look with red legs )

Any pictures?

I think I'll pick up one of the Vika Amon tables. If they let me mix n match in store, I'll be in for a treat. Green shelves and the rest in black would look saweeeeet!

Or a black shelf and green lego legs!

 

[Wiry]

I think I'm gonna purchase this one today I'll post some pics of it when I've got it all set-up tomorrow. http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/S49895494/