Seeking Desk Advice

[mystikmedia]

I work at the computer day and night for very long hours (self-employed). I have had my current desk for 16 years...I bought it when I moved into this current house. I will be moving to a new house, and I don't think the big desk would travel well. Unfortunately, I don't have the kind of money I invested into this current desk. I know that you get what you pay for, and this has been a great desk. It's not perfect, but it's been money well spent.

Well, here's what I want:

I want a pull-out keyboard tray. Keyboard tray needs to be strong and well put together. This is probably the most likely possible breaking point. Although I have to say, the one in my current desk is still perfectly fine after all these years...to my surprise.

I want a large surface area

I think the shape of this one may work well for me (because I like to work with the keyboard tray about half pulled out to my stomach, with my right arm resting to my side controlling the mouse). It's a little hard to explain. My current desk has a small "cutout" that't the size of the keyboard. So, I roll into that area, and have a small part of desk surface area to my left and right. This will probably really limit my options, but after 16 years, I am very used to working this way, and don't really look forward to a big change). I just *think* from looks this might give a similar result. I'm not really sure. A L shaped setup would for sure work, I think.

https://www.amazon.com/Bestar-Furniture-Hampton-Collection-Tuscany/dp/B001UHM6VS?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001UHM6VS&linkCode=as2&linkId=2NFGIMG7VT3UE35H&redirect=true&ref_=as_li_tl&tag=hgg2-20

BUT, I need at least one drawer for pens, scissors, flash drives, extract-o-knife, etc.

A raised area for monitor would be nice, just so that it will open up more desk surface area.

A place to put a printer or enough surface area for it is needed.

STURDY! I don't want something that's going to fall apart or have problems. I'm pretty rough on stuff (have very limited vision and big, heavy fellow).

Under $400 or really close to it.

What say you, experts? Thanks much in advance for any and all help.

 

[Lutfij]

400USD is a healthy budget to actually make your own desk and while you're doing it you can factor in the modularity within the furniture. If you're also interested in pre fabricated furniture then Ikea is up your alley although I'm not sure you can get all that within 400USD.

FYI, I designed and built me own workstation's(desks) to my ergonomics and requirements, if you're interested in doing so too, I'd be more than happy to get you started in the right direction.

 

[mystikmedia]

Thanks much for the reply and kind offer. Sadly, it was a bit too late, though. Ended up going with something else. Oh well...maybe next time!