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Ten Best Space Saving Floating Desks
Roundup

We're just like you out there: we live in a small space where making do means optimizing square footage. A home office means setting aside whatever free area that can be converted for optimal workst...

How To Make a Bouroullec Joyn Desk with IKEA Lagan Countertop

Maxwell's final project over at Apartment Therapy New York should appeal to those with high end taste but low end budgets. He wanted the Bouroullec's Joyn desk system from Vitra for his computer works...

Justin's Desk Features Clever Lighting Built Into Shelves

There's nothing more boring than a plain, old home office, especially one that's facing a wall. Most of us think that there's not much you can do with that. Well, Justin didn't think so. He took it ...

Using LED Lighting Behind Workstation Monitors

It's always a challenge to create the right kind of lighting when you are working on your computer. Usually, some bright lights work, but that's not always the case. What about when you are relaxing...

Dual Monitor MacBook & Incredible View From Toronto

It's always inspiring to see the setup that other people use. This setup really made us blink, and take a look again. The dual displays are pretty awesome, but then there's this incredible view of T...

The Four Works Workstation

If you're like us, there are times when working from home feels like you're constantly juggling finding a comfortable place to sit, distractions from 360-degrees, and a quiet work environment. Four ...

Convert Your Treadmill Into a Walk-While-You-Work Desk

Sure, you could spend nearly $5000 for a nicely constructed Steelcase Sit-to-Walkstation to keep in shape while putting in those butt-expanding hours behind the keyboard. But if you already have a t...

The Apple of Andree's Eye

Hmm, do you think Andree of Blixt Studio likes that company...what's their name again? That startup from Cupertino with that i-thingamajig-doohickey. Now that's some brand loyalty and love right the...

A Modern & Baby-Proof Home Office Computer Desk
Reader Questions

Unplggd reader Jenya from New York City had the following question: I am looking for a computer desk. My husband works from home from a home office. And we also have a small baby at home running up t...

The Mobile Office: A Home Office Made of Discarded Materials

Antoine Morris and David Long of The Practice of Everyday Design wanted to create an all-in-one solution where they could rest, read, work on their laptops in a small, easy to convert space. What th...

Incredible Floating Monitors and Thought Out Workstation

There's one thing to say about a well-organized workstation. It makes working a lot easier and pleasurable. This has got to be one of the more inspiring workstations that we've come across, and this i...

Hacking Ikea Furniture to Make An Ergonomic Desk

It's one thing if you buy an ergonomic desk. It's another think to hack existing IKEA furniture to make an ergonomic desk. Joel and Mandy transformed a few IKEA parts into an awesome ergonomic one, wh...

Inspiring Multi-Monitor Home Office Uses Darker Colors

Having more than one monitor is really handy when you work from home. However, sometimes, and sadly more often than we would like, multi-monitor workstations tend to look like air traffic control cent...

The Ultimate DIY Dorm Desk

Depending on what your home office situation is like, you'll most likely need a big desk. We've had a bunch of different desks, but none of them had the features of this DIY desk, which was actually m...

Final Frame: Spider Phoebe

Possibly the strangest computer workstation, the Spider Phoebe lounge chair....

Home Office Trike

We love this small and multifunctional home office that can roll around the house if you so desire. The top flips open to reveal a folding workstation, and the wooden contoured drawers open to the ...

Quad Modular System as Tiny Workstation

The Quad is a modular storage system lasercut from 100% steel and lacquered to a smooth, shiny finish, which means it's strong enough not only to hold all your books and belongings, but it can also ...

Turn A Tiny Alcove Into A Functional Workplace

We like IKEA. There is just something about this Swedish affordable furniture that just works. Since we like IKEA, you better believe that we enjoy reading Ikeahacker, with its great hacks on using IK...

Final Frame: Standing on the Job

David Petersen's workstation, where he stands most of the time while working...but with the option to take a seat when needed....

Before & After: From Clutter-top to Disappearing Desktop!

Desks that reside in anything other than a dedicated office run the risk of being used for non-official tasks. Such was the case for Brighton resident, Jeremy, who was clearing piles of clothes from ...

iStand Notebook Media Bundle

From the professionals who dominate the iPod-dock, iHome, comes a product bundle that will take your compact laptop and transform it into an entire desktop work and listen station that's still sleek, ...

Unplggd's Favourite Small Space Desks for Laptop Users

Our home office is smaller than any cubicle we've ever had to work within, measuring about 5'x6.5' in usable space. This means in our current configuration the area dictates we optimize every square ...

Close-Up: A Home Office for the Baroque at Heart

click for more pics Forgive us. We found this on Ikea's Swedish site and Google translator has not helped us out much in figuring out how this beautiful room came together. Translation issues aside, ...

Modern Ovalia Chair: The Adjustable Computer Workstation

We all love the Ovalia egg chair. It's an iconic piece of furniture from the 60s. Since it hasn't been produced for over 30 years, it's hard to find these days. Previously, unless you could afford the...

Card Lamp Folds Flat on Desk to Keep Desk Clean

If you are like me, your desk must be a mess. Mine is overflowing with paper and books, computers and envelopes all over the place. More space on your desk leaves room for even more papers. The Card l...