Recommend a computer desk for a small studio apartment - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Jesus Pimp · 10-24-2003, 08:19 PM

Can anoyne recommend a computer desk for a small studio apartment? I need something that is small yet sturdy and can support a 19" monitor, and have room to write and put stuff.

longjohns · 10-25-2003, 08:39 AM

i like the jerker desks from ikea. i don't know if you would consider them small or not. however, i live in a very tiny studio apartment, and i have two of them in here, plus a third desk, so.... ;-)

unlike a lot of ikea stuff, this desk is really sturdy. it's primarily steel tubing. it does look very techno, so that might not appeal to you. it's very adjustable and you can get various add-ons.

i don't think you'd want to put that monitor on the upper shelf of the desk, unless you brace it a bit better. i have some heavy stuff on mine, and i just cut a little stick to brace the shelf against the main desk. it's behind my monitors so i don't really see it.

soopafreek · 10-25-2003, 08:40 AM

i used an ikea desk. i too have a 19" monitor. <a href="http://www.ikea-usa.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=12&categoryId=10390&langId=-1&parentCats=10121*10390&cattype=sub">here's</a> what ikea's got right now... the one i have isn't listed there, but then again, i got mine three years ago.

TrogDor · 10-25-2003, 03:33 PM

Costco actually has some pretty nice deals on desks. They're sturdy, and arnt too expensive, especially for what you get. So you might want to check them out

Jesus Pimp · 10-25-2003, 07:42 PM

Do I need a membership like BJs to shop at Costco?

yellowgowild · 10-25-2003, 09:33 PM

Crate and barrel baby, when money doesn't matter. This one has a stainless steel top...

Crate and Barrel

tikki · 10-25-2003, 09:54 PM

I love my glass/metal desk i got at Office Depot. Only about $100 and it looks really awesome in my studio apt.

punx1325 · 10-27-2003, 12:17 PM

Costco or IKEA. Costco is cheap, IKEA has great ideas, that might fit you...

SiN · 10-27-2003, 12:57 PM

i used to live in a teeny apt..and i had the best puter desk.

it was a corner unit, so the desktop was triangular. plenty of space for desktop, and the *best* thing was it had a nice wide shelf below, and cubby/unit/shelves above..so it was like 6 feet tall or something. i stored a LOT of stuff in that thing

dunno where to get one tho, i bought it off a friend for 50$.

good luck.

merkerguitars · 10-29-2003, 08:31 AM

I usually get a desk for $25 at a 3m auction, very sturdy and slightly abused......Works great in my tiny room....here's my layout.

10-24-2003, 08:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jesus Pimp The Original JizzSmacka	Recommend a computer desk for a small studio apartment Can anoyne recommend a computer desk for a small studio apartment? I need something that is small yet sturdy and can support a 19" monitor, and have room to write and put stuff. __________________ Never date anyone who doesn't make your dick hard.

10-25-2003, 08:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
soopafreek Psycho Location: ask your mom	i used an ikea desk. i too have a 19" monitor. <a href="http://www.ikea-usa.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=12&categoryId=10390&langId=-1&parentCats=10121*10390&cattype=sub">here's</a> what ikea's got right now... the one i have isn't listed there, but then again, i got mine three years ago. __________________ aaarrrrrgggghhhh!!!!

10-25-2003, 07:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jesus Pimp The Original JizzSmacka	Do I need a membership like BJs to shop at Costco? __________________ Never date anyone who doesn't make your dick hard.

10-25-2003, 09:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
tikki Justified Location: West Lafayette, IN	I love my glass/metal desk i got at Office Depot. Only about $100 and it looks really awesome in my studio apt. __________________ Take notice. Take interest. Take me with you.

10-27-2003, 12:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
punx1325 Junkie Location: San Diego	Costco or IKEA. Costco is cheap, IKEA has great ideas, that might fit you... __________________ If something seems too good to be true, then it probably is....

10-25-2003, 08:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
longjohns Insane	i like the jerker desks from ikea. i don't know if you would consider them small or not. however, i live in a very tiny studio apartment, and i have two of them in here, plus a third desk, so.... ;-) unlike a lot of ikea stuff, this desk is really sturdy. it's primarily steel tubing. it does look very techno, so that might not appeal to you. it's very adjustable and you can get various add-ons. i don't think you'd want to put that monitor on the upper shelf of the desk, unless you brace it a bit better. i have some heavy stuff on mine, and i just cut a little stick to brace the shelf against the main desk. it's behind my monitors so i don't really see it.

10-25-2003, 03:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
TrogDor Tilted	Costco actually has some pretty nice deals on desks. They're sturdy, and arnt too expensive, especially for what you get. So you might want to check them out

10-25-2003, 09:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
yellowgowild Psycho Location: Tampa	Crate and barrel baby, when money doesn't matter. This one has a stainless steel top... Crate and Barrel

10-27-2003, 12:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
SiN strangelove Location: ...more here than there...	i used to live in a teeny apt..and i had the best puter desk. it was a corner unit, so the desktop was triangular. plenty of space for desktop, and the best thing was it had a nice wide shelf below, and cubby/unit/shelves above..so it was like 6 feet tall or something. i stored a LOT of stuff in that thing dunno where to get one tho, i bought it off a friend for 50$. good luck. __________________ - + - ° GiRLie GeeK ° - + - ° 01110010011011110110111101110100001000000110110101100101 Therell be days/When Ill stray/I may appear to be/Constantly out of reach/I give in to sin/Because I like to practise what I preach

10-29-2003, 08:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
merkerguitars Buffering......... Location: Wisconsin...	I usually get a desk for $25 at a 3m auction, very sturdy and slightly abused......Works great in my tiny room....here's my layout. __________________ Donate now! Ask me How! Please use the search function it is your friend. Look at my mustang please feel free to comment! http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=26985