follow up to
http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_wedding-woes_poll-65i took measurements; i have more room on the wall and depth-wise (hee) that i thought. i would probably prefer to keep the chair on the side instead of parked in front just to keep the space clear.
i would like a desk, but i think i would like a hutch for storage and/or display. i would be willing to forego the hutch and just get some floating shelving for above the desk. there are some books and knick knacks and such that would be okay to have out.
i also like the idea of a secretary so i can close off the visual noise of the desk, and i wouldn't have to keep it clean all the time. but it's not a dealbreaker, ladies.
i was looking at this cb2 desk
http://www.cb2.com/office-furniture/office/intimo-secretary-desk/s454494it would match the rest of the room, but it doesn't provide a lot of storage or working space. i would definitely need at least a shelf and probably a rollaway cart for storage.
for the same price, i can get this ikea secretary and hutch. but i would probably need to alter the legs and knobs in order to get the right look and feel for the room.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30245713/or i can buy vintage and get a little bit of storage and the right look, but i would still need at least a shelf and a smaller rollaway cart.
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/fuo/3763981752.html