Graywings, try searching on "cable management" on the Ikea site. But that search doesn't seem to pull up everything they have, unless they've discontinued some items this year. Also check out the Ikea Hackers blog. Search on "cable" and you'll pull up lots of posts where people have come up with solutions for the cables. And do go back to Apartment Therapy and search on "cable control" or "cord control." There are hundreds of entries with various DIY or purchased solutions. My own solution for computer cables is a) an iMac (just has fewer cables and also has cord control built in) and b) an old desk with drawers and a "modesty" panel, so all I have to do is drop the cords behind the desk and they are hidden and c) wireless router and printer, to eliminate a few cables. My one tip is to label all the cords with what they are for. Saves a lot of time and bother. The ThinkGeek website also has a few options for cable control.

We had standard office furniture in our house for the first 10 years & this past spring put in built-ins. We're in the midwest & had custom built oak to match the rest of the house & it cost around $7000. I love the continuous run of counter, durability & not having papers & dust collect behind the desk. For us it was the right thing as we'll be in the house for a long time & we'll always utilize the room for our business, computer browsing, etc. It's the first room people go to when they visit since it's the room next to the entry. Also it makes great extra table space when we have company. If I had resale in mind, I might not have done it as it really limits the use of the room to that purpose.

First of all, I love the wet bar. I have one by my desk and it’s wonderful to have tea, coffee, water nearby. Your guests will also appreciate it - leave a bottle of wine, wine glasses and snacks out for them. A good quality sofa sleeper can sleep guests, provide seating, and will give you more space while you’re using the room as an office. Add side tables and lamps, it will be a nice place to read too. Place your cabinet on the far wall that doesn’t have a window and float your desk in front of it. The sofa can go on the opposite wall, near the entry. Place your keyboard under the window opposite the wet bar and roll your office chair over when you play. If you don’t need the ceiling fan, a beautiful light fixture can be swagged above your desk.

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