ShopFront: Home computing designs and space-saving ideas.

Barello workstation, €1,000 at Habitat: solid oak frame with veneered panels. When closed, everything is hidden. A panel opens inwards to reveal the computer and a sliding door houses the keyboard. Storage beneath. Best for recreational use but not if working full-time from home as you might feel closed in.

Habitat, St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, tel 01 6707350.

Built in desk, shelving and storage €5,000 at Oakline: traditional corner unit painted wood with maple contrast. Oakline make to order around whatever space is available and prices start at about €1,000. Several different styles, paint finishes and woods available.

Oakline, 8 Ranelagh, Dublin 6, tel 01 4977435: Unit 1 Greenhills Business Park, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

Soho desk €589 at Bo Concept: work station in beech or cherry veneer. A fold-down tray holds your computer screen with something similar below for the hard drive. A good one if you don't need much actual desk space but perhaps not for those who like to spread out their work.

Bo concept, Airside Retail Park, Swords, co Dublin, tel 01 8132890.

Movie Star desk €895 by Gallotti & Radice at Bob Bushell: specially strengthened and treated glass unit. Similar storage units and shelving are also available. it sits neatly into a corner and the best part is that because it's transparent, it doesn't appear to take up a lot of space and fades away into the background.

Bob Bushell, Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin 2, tel 01 6710044.