I just moved into a new house and I'm in need of a new desk for my home office. This isn't my primary office - I have a day job - but my home office is where I'll do most of my writing and freelance work.
What model desk or brand do you recommend for a home office?
There were a couple models, but they now seem to have been discontinued.
Lately I've seen more people buying the "GALANT" as a replacement, which is a similar series of desks from IKEA, except with far more configuration options. These desks are not as industrially-weight-bearing, but I guess not as many people are sporting CRTs anymore :)
Industrial strength Velcro. It holds the top in place quite well, yet makes it very easy and quick to tear the desk down. With self adhesive backing, you place a strip of the "nap" on one piece and a strip of the "hooks" on the other piece, and Bob's your uncle.
Personally, I plan on making a "door as desk" one of these upcoming weekends: http://theinspiredroom.net/2009/04/15/diy-an-old-door-makes-...
If that doesn't appeal to you, then I would recommend to at least get a desk that has adjustable height settings, we have desks like that at work and its a very nice feature to have. Anything to make you more comfortable.
As for adjustable height in a (partially) self-built desk, I've used these IKEA trestles:
VIKA ARTUR
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00144763
I was fortunate to get some off-white ones, that apparently didn't sell too well but look great in my place, for some ridiculously low sale price. Normal price seems a bit high for a "budget desk".
P.S. IKEA U.S., your now-even-heavier Flash site blows (chunks) this morning.