A Corner Desk in Disguise

The problem with having to have a computer desk inworth it. Workstation armoires start in price from
your home is that in general they are not attractive toaround $500 all the way up to several thousand dollars
look at. The computer hardware, screen and printerfor one made in solid hardwood that looks like a
plus the piles of books and papers that tend to collectgenuine antique armoire.
on a desk are an untidy eyesore, particularly if yourA typical computer armoire has one or two sets of
"office" is just a corner in your living or dining room. Thisdouble doors. The lower half has space for a CPU, a
problem can be solved by a particular type ofprinter and usually shelves or slots for storage of
computer corner desk.papers. This is topped by a pull out shelf designed to
The type of desk in this case does not look outwardlytake a keyboard. The top half has space to
like a desk at all - it is a computer armoire. When openaccommodate a computer monitor and also more
these armoires provide all the work space andshelves or storage space. Some furniture
storage space that you need, but when closed youmanufacturers have even made the lost space on the
would have no idea of what lies behind the doors andinterior of the doors useful by incorporating white
they just appear to be a beautiful piece of furniture.boards or bulletin boards.
These can be made to fit into a corner or just standComputer armoires are often constructed of oak, pine,
against a wall in any room of the house.cherry or with an antique black or pure white wood
Because of their size and function, computer armoiresfinish so that they can fit into virtually any room of your
do tend to be more expensive than a typical computerhome. Some feature built-in lighting to make working
corner desk. Plus it is also more usual to have aneven in a dark corner simple. Others have an open
armoire made of solid wood or veneered rather thanbookshelf at the top to make the armoire appear even
just fiberboard so that it is not only functional but alsomore like a regular piece of furniture instead of a
attractive. However, this is an item of furniture that cancorner desk in disguise.
be used for many years so the extra investment is