The Perfect Desk for the 27"?

[theapplefreak]

I was looking into the Galant desk from ikea, but I'm not sure if it's the best desk for me. What I would have on my desk is obviously the 27" iMac, my 13" Macbook with the Griffin Elevator Stand, lamps, hard drives, books, etc.

It would be awesome if the desk would look very elegant or something that looks nice.

Thanks!

[stridemat]

I would go with the MIKAEL (http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/40079218).Its cheap, sturdy and looks very good in the flesh.

[DoNoHarm]

lifehacker has gazillions of "featured workstations" pages. I'm sure you'll find lots of candidates there.

[keenan wolf]

okay, today was my first day with my baby, i mean 27 iMac, and i have the Jonas Desk from ikea (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10103682) it is perfect. plenty of space on the side and in front.

ill post some pictures tomorrow as soon as i clean the desk off. i think it looks sexy :apple:

[djcorrosive]

I know you guys dont have this store in the states, (as its only in australia i believe)

but i got myself this one for my imac for when it arrives has a nice glass top too. and looks very simple modern but effective!

http://www.officeworks.com.au/ims_docs/49/4989EFA4A5ED03A8E1008000AC193D36.JPG

Also just under the glass top, there is a long draw left to right! didnt even know till i put it together haha

[famarm]

I've buy this one:

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/7107/20041015120351gra.jpg

made with real aluminum and black glass...

Kristalia: Sushi (http://www.kristalia.it/ita/residential/index.php)

[DrSirLes]

http://www.milk.dk/

[moomog]

okay, today was my first day with my baby, i mean 27 iMac, and i have the Jonas Desk from ikea (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10103682) it is perfect. plenty of space on the side and in front.

ill post some pictures tomorrow as soon as i clean the desk off. i think it looks sexy :apple:

I like the Jonas desk with the pull out section http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90103678

[juliancs]

I have that Mikeal desk as well. Really like it - bought a glass top for it as aswell (exra fiver at ikea). I then got the cable shelf thing Ikea has and attached that behind the divider, so everything is out of the way

[cryer]

Anyone have any other suggestions? Would love to hear some more.

[bsongo]

CB Drake Desk
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=14236&f=30500

[grapejoos]

Anyone have any other suggestions? Would love to hear some more.

Space is a concern in my small apartment, and nothing is more efficient for my needs than the "elfa decor" desk I got at the Container Store. It hangs from the wall and sticks out less than 2 feet, and easily holds my 27" iMac on a monitor shelf suspended above the desktop and a million other things. It's totally customizable and expandable, and surprisingly easy to install and move. However, it's not cheap; can't compete with IKEA pricepoints.

Here's are rough examples of something similar, though neither are quite like my setup:
http://www.containerstore.com/shop/elfa/bestSellingSolutions/officeSpaces?productId=10024656
http://www.containerstore.com/shop/elfa/bestSellingSolutions/officeSpaces?productId=10016831

They have annual sales of 30% off all elfa stuff - it's definitely worth waiting for one of those if you're interested in going down that route.

[grapejoos]

A better example of what you can do with the elfa stuff:
http://lifehacker.com/5399697/the-compact-office+on+a+wall-workspace

[C8XY]

I've buy this one:

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/7107/20041015120351gra.jpg

made with real aluminum and black glass...

Kristalia: Sushi (http://www.kristalia.it/ita/residential/index.php)

Mine is similar to that, black glass top looks great with the aluminium base and black surround of the iMac

[Stan Mikulenka]

Hi,
here is something for a small room environment:

[leopus1190s]

Crate and Barrel's Slone Leaning Desk fits my iMac like it was made for it:
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/furniture/desks/sloane-espresso-leaning-desk/s554343

[neko girl]

I don't remember what these were called at IKEA (Granas?) but they would sell for $129.99
http://is01.thegumtree.com/image/extrabig/28406005.jpg

[neko girl]

A better example of what you can do with the elfa stuff:
http://lifehacker.com/5399697/the-compact-office+on+a+wall-workspace
Here's a lifehacker one I prefer:
http://lifehacker.com/5739296/build-a-diy-wide-adjustable-height-ikea-standing-desk-on-the-cheap

[iCaleb]

Ikea jonas desk is very Apple like. :)

http://www.ikea-friends.com/images/benefit/jonas%20desk%20birch.jpg

[ZilogZ80]

I would not want to put my brand new 27" iMac on a wobbly IKEA desk.
Treat yourself to something nice instead! :)
Can't give you any specific recommendations because you don't say where you are!

[Doc750]

I've buy this one:

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/7107/20041015120351gra.jpg

made with real aluminum and black glass...

Kristalia: Sushi (http://www.kristalia.it/ita/residential/index.php)

I love the look of this desk. But the problem is there is nowhere to route and hide the wires.

I guess you could cut a hole in the glass and drop the wires through, and then run them along one of the aluminum legs. But I still don't think it would look right.

[RiceKilla]

Here's my setup. Ikea Micke. Awesome wire management and it's pretty sturdy.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii271/pumaallstar/IMG_4966-1.jpg?t=1296692674

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii271/pumaallstar/Vinyl/IMG_4936.jpg

[iCaleb]

If a desk feels unstable try put a wood shim underneath the leg.
http://www.budgetcues.com/images/accessories/table-parts/table-shims-wood-l.jpg

[DNSDj]

very similar to what i have right now
but its from Ikea.


I know you guys dont have this store in the states, (as its only in australia i believe)

but i got myself this one for my imac for when it arrives has a nice glass top too. and looks very simple modern but effective!

http://www.officeworks.com.au/ims_docs/49/4989EFA4A5ED03A8E1008000AC193D36.JPG

Also just under the glass top, there is a long draw left to right! didnt even know till i put it together haha

[PatriotInvasion]

This...

[chachawpi]

This...

That is pretty sweet, although using WiFi when the iMac is right next to the router is pretty baffling.

I'm using some POS desk from Staples but it looks ok.

http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/1537/img0108gb.th.jpg (http://img811.imageshack.us/i/img0108gb.jpg/)

[Jeevster]

Here's my setup. Ikea Micke. Awesome wire management and it's pretty sturdy.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii271/pumaallstar/IMG_4966-1.jpg?t=1296692674

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii271/pumaallstar/Vinyl/IMG_4936.jpg

I really like this set up, the desk looks neat and tidy....and is very affordable (well he in the UK)

[josh1231]

I was looking into the Galant desk from ikea, but I'm not sure if it's the best desk for me. What I would have on my desk is obviously the 27" iMac, my 13" Macbook with the Griffin Elevator Stand, lamps, hard drives, books, etc.

It would be awesome if the desk would look very elegant or something that looks nice.

Thanks!

I really like them on glass desks, which can be found pretty cheap. You can get them for less than $100, and the machine looks great on them, though make sure you get one thick enough to hold it.

[aliensporebomb]

My wife ended up getting the bigger Ikea Micke setup.

Setup: a total pain in the butt but it looks impressive:

http://pod.ath.cx/katedesk.jpg

My setup isn't quite as impressive looking.. I call hers the nerve center.

Mine is an Ikea Fredrik and I wish I had a good photo of it....

[lotones]

I really like them on glass desks, which can be found pretty cheap. You can get them for less than $100, and the machine looks great on them, though make sure you get one thick enough to hold it.

Mission control:

[aliensporebomb]

My rig. 27" iMac Corei7 on the right, 23" Acer LCD on the left:

http://pod.ath.cx/studio/studio5-full.JPG
http://pod.ath.cx/studio/Studio5.JPG
http://pod.ath.cx/studio/Studio5-1.JPG

[josh1231]

Mission control:

I really like them on glass, when the top of the desk doesn't look like someone ransacked it :D.

[lotones]

I really like them on glass, when the top of the desk doesn't look like someone ransacked it :D.

Are you kidding? That was a good day. lol... :D

I don't understand desks where it looks like nothing happens...

[fhall1]

My wife ended up getting the bigger Ikea Micke setup.

Setup: a total pain in the butt but it looks impressive:

http://pod.ath.cx/katedesk.jpg

My setup isn't quite as impressive looking.. I call hers the nerve center.

Mine is an Ikea Fredrik and I wish I had a good photo of it....

Nice setup....lousy chair though

[fhall1]

Mission control:

Cable management needed badly!

[lotones]

Cable management needed badly!

Lol... yeah, for sure. That was just a couple days after setup and things were still getting situated.

"Dammit Jim... I'm a musician, not an interior decorator."

:o

[PatriotInvasion]

That is pretty sweet, although using WiFi when the iMac is right next to the router is pretty baffling.

I'm using some POS desk from Staples but it looks ok.

http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/1537/img0108gb.th.jpg (http://img811.imageshack.us/i/img0108gb.jpg/)

I guess, but why add another clunky Ethernet wire when my 802.11n wifi is fast as the wind?

[Exino]

I also have the IKEA MICKE desk and I love it, the only issue I have seen as I spoke to someone who has the same desk with a 27" iMac, and he noticed that over time the desk started to sag due to the weight of the iMac.

[chachawpi]

I guess, but why add another clunky Ethernet wire when my 802.11n wifi is fast as the wind?

802.11n is probably 1/10th as fast as gigabit ethernet is real world applications. In addition, the latency is much higher. Copying files over the local network would be significantly slower, but if you don't do any of that I suppose it doesn't matter.

[xxRONNIExx]

My wife ended up getting the bigger Ikea Micke setup.

Setup: a total pain in the butt but it looks impressive:

http://pod.ath.cx/katedesk.jpg

My setup isn't quite as impressive looking.. I call hers the nerve center.

Mine is an Ikea Fredrik and I wish I had a good photo of it....


Can you please tell me where your wife bought that desk from?

Sorry I see where you got it now :)

[troop231]

Although I have a 21.5" iMac, I bought this desk at OfficeDepot using a 50% off coupon for $50 :) http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/550302/Realspace-Mobile-Computer-Station-Desk-29/ It's been a great desk so far!

[e-dub]

i have a bdi sequel. this is actually the (clockwise from left) the 6002 (return), 6001 (regular desk) and 6005 (tall filing cabinet). hating to wait on the new imac, but i think/hope it'll be worth it. cable management features of this desk is so good, too.

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/2337/img20110207225622.jpg

eric b

[imacky]

i have a bdi sequel. this is actually the (clockwise from left) the 6002 (return), 6001 (regular desk) and 6005 (tall filing cabinet). hating to wait on the new imac, but i think/hope it'll be worth it. cable management features of this desk is so good, too.

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/2337/img20110207225622.jpg

eric b

This is the exact desk I have asked for the carpenter. I have a habit of using PC and also the new iMac, but the current desk is just too short -- and old.

So I have decided to go with a L-shape desk like yours, he told me it would cost around $200. And probably will commence the work from tomorrow. :rolleyes:

Nice setup, you lucky boy! :p

[dantra]

The milk desk is expensive but nice (http://www.milk.dk/#360high).

[PatriotInvasion]

802.11n is probably 1/10th as fast as gigabit ethernet is real world applications. In addition, the latency is much higher. Copying files over the local network would be significantly slower, but if you don't do any of that I suppose it doesn't matter.

Yea...other than small, incremental Time Machine backups to my Time Capsule, I don't do too much heavy data transfer over the network. The wifi is fine for web surfing and email.

I have some large HD video recordings on the iMac, but the 1TB hard drive still has plenty of room, so no need to transfer them to the Time Capsule drive only any time soon.

[GyroFX]

i have had my Ikea desk for a couple of years now...works prefectly. 2 triangular legs supports the flat table top. It's pretty sturdy but the top of desk does slide around if you push it.

http://www.zcapparel.com/images/desktop2.jpg

[Shivetya]

Downstairs office I have a Z-Line Delano L Computer Desk, I have the center section level with the wings and I sit facing the center, it really isn't all that easy to use if you face either side because of the angles of the mesh cross supports. I have this in the center of my office directly under a ceiling fan.

Upstairs I have a Z-Line Salina Desk where I do not use the stand, so it is a flat surface. It is very good for a corner

[CarboysDesire]

My rig. 27" iMac Corei7 on the right, 23" Acer LCD on the left:

http://pod.ath.cx/studio/studio5-full.JPG
http://pod.ath.cx/studio/Studio5.JPG
http://pod.ath.cx/studio/Studio5-1.JPG



No offense, but that looks horrible. Just awful.

[troutspinner]

I use this one. Looks great and is functional although you will need separate file cabinets / drawers. Staples has it on sale for $99 right now.

http://www.z-lineracing.com/upload/products/79_1_medium.jpg

[goaway343]

Some interesting set ups here, I have to say I like my new set up with the 27 inch I7. The desk is hand built with a Solid Walnut about 1 1/2 inch wide cut from the middle of the tree. Legs that are build out of a Walnut faced composite. Overall the cost was around $220 and took about 4 hours to build.

I like the woodsy feel of the desk next to the modern Imac.