Comments on: My new desk http://www.funfindsformom.com/blog/my-new-desk Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:45:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Amy http://www.funfindsformom.com/blog/my-new-desk/comment-page-1#comment-20749 Amy Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:32:31 +0000 http://www.funfindsformom.com/blog/my-new-desk#comment-20749 I have several pieces of the PB Bedford collection. I have had it for several years and I am very satisfied. My question is, does anyone have any recommendations on adding a keyboard drawer to the corner unit? I am using my desk much more than I used to and it is not the most ergonomic set up? Thanks for all the great tips. I never thought to check JCP for office furniture. Here is a tip a can offer. I admired the wooden chairs that PB showed with the Bedford Collection but I couldn't justify something I knew would be more for looks than comfort. I checked out a few local antique stores and found on for $50. I refinished it and it looks great. I even replaced to seat cushion and recovered it to match the office. A great find. I have several pieces of the PB Bedford collection. I have had it for several years and I am very satisfied.
My question is, does anyone have any recommendations on adding a keyboard drawer to the corner unit? I am using my desk much more than I used to and it is not the most ergonomic set up?
Thanks for all the great tips. I never thought to check JCP for office furniture.
Here is a tip a can offer. I admired the wooden chairs that PB showed with the Bedford Collection but I couldn’t justify something I knew would be more for looks than comfort. I checked out a few local antique stores and found on for $50. I refinished it and it looks great. I even replaced to seat cushion and recovered it to match the office. A great find.

]]> By: Denise in Atlanta http://www.funfindsformom.com/blog/my-new-desk/comment-page-1#comment-20657 Denise in Atlanta Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:31:40 +0000 http://www.funfindsformom.com/blog/my-new-desk#comment-20657 I just happened on your blog while research the PB Bedford I just purchase off of Craig's List for $150! That's right, only $150! I have been lusting after this desk for about 4 years and didn't want to pull the trigger. However, I couldn't resist the great deal on my favorite shopping spot, Craig's List. The JCP desk is nice, but, have to say that it must be pretty impressive in person, because in my opinion, the pics do not compare to the PB desk. But, I'm glad it works for you! I just happened on your blog while research the PB Bedford I just purchase off of Craig’s List for $150! That’s right, only $150! I have been lusting after this desk for about 4 years and didn’t want to pull the trigger. However, I couldn’t resist the great deal on my favorite shopping spot, Craig’s List.

The JCP desk is nice, but, have to say that it must be pretty impressive in person, because in my opinion, the pics do not compare to the PB desk. But, I’m glad it works for you!

]]> By: Emily http://www.funfindsformom.com/blog/my-new-desk/comment-page-1#comment-18961 Emily Sun, 06 Jun 2010 03:24:47 +0000 http://www.funfindsformom.com/blog/my-new-desk#comment-18961 Hi, I just received my PB Bedford Desk and it is great! It's a great size and is spacious without being behemoth. I got the corner desk, which is a great use of space, especially if you use it with a computer/keyboard. One piece of advice that is helpful is that it is possible to buy the corner hutch in pieces- you can't do it online but if you go into a store they will sell you only the center part of the hutch. This is great because it gets your computer monitor elevated and makes use of wasted space, without taking up all the room on the side pieces of the desk. Also, I highly recommend skipping the acrylic $300+ PB desk protector and instead have a local glass company cut you 1/4" glass. I did just that, and it cost me $270 to get custom cut glass that is much nicer and will last way longer. Without a glass protector the desk will show every fingerprint and smudge, and the wood top is not necessarily the highest quality. Glass on top will protect the desk and make it last longer (not to mention you don't have to worry about eating at the desk or spilling things on it). Overall, I am very pleased with the desk! Hi,

I just received my PB Bedford Desk and it is great! It’s a great size and is spacious without being behemoth. I got the corner desk, which is a great use of space, especially if you use it with a computer/keyboard. One piece of advice that is helpful is that it is possible to buy the corner hutch in pieces- you can’t do it online but if you go into a store they will sell you only the center part of the hutch. This is great because it gets your computer monitor elevated and makes use of wasted space, without taking up all the room on the side pieces of the desk.

Also, I highly recommend skipping the acrylic $300+ PB desk protector and instead have a local glass company cut you 1/4″ glass. I did just that, and it cost me $270 to get custom cut glass that is much nicer and will last way longer. Without a glass protector the desk will show every fingerprint and smudge, and the wood top is not necessarily the highest quality. Glass on top will protect the desk and make it last longer (not to mention you don’t have to worry about eating at the desk or spilling things on it).

Overall, I am very pleased with the desk!

]]> By: Kathy http://www.funfindsformom.com/blog/my-new-desk/comment-page-1#comment-17976 Kathy Sun, 02 May 2010 17:24:48 +0000 http://www.funfindsformom.com/blog/my-new-desk#comment-17976 I found this info comparing PB Bedford to JC Penney very helpful. I did notice, PB does not seem to have a keyboard return whereas JCP does offer it. Am I missing something? It seems the JCP is the better option on the whole. Kathy I found this info comparing PB Bedford to JC Penney very helpful. I did notice, PB does not seem to have a keyboard return whereas JCP does offer it. Am I missing something? It seems the JCP is the better option on the whole. Kathy

]]> By: Angela http://www.funfindsformom.com/blog/my-new-desk/comment-page-1#comment-17707 Angela Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:40:30 +0000 http://www.funfindsformom.com/blog/my-new-desk#comment-17707 I have a home office that includes three corner desks, a lateral file, regular-sized desk and a small desk all in the Pottery Barn Bedford Collection. I chose black. I got one corner desk and the small desk from two different sellers on Craigslist.com. The rest of the items I purchased out of box at my local Pottery Barn. "Out of box," "scratch and dent," sale, discontinued & used are great ways to cut costs, have what you want and the resale on them are better, too, because you have that brand name to advertise with. I have found the quality to be excellent, I was given a touch-up paint pen and I haven't needed it yet. I also like the fact that I can purchase accessories from PB to accessorize. I have a home office that includes three corner desks, a lateral file, regular-sized desk and a small desk all in the Pottery Barn Bedford Collection. I chose black. I got one corner desk and the small desk from two different sellers on Craigslist.com. The rest of the items I purchased out of box at my local Pottery Barn. “Out of box,” “scratch and dent,” sale, discontinued & used are great ways to cut costs, have what you want and the resale on them are better, too, because you have that brand name to advertise with. I have found the quality to be excellent, I was given a touch-up paint pen and I haven’t needed it yet. I also like the fact that I can purchase accessories from PB to accessorize.

]]> By: Mara http://www.funfindsformom.com/blog/my-new-desk/comment-page-1#comment-17071 Mara Wed, 31 Mar 2010 03:45:41 +0000 http://www.funfindsformom.com/blog/my-new-desk#comment-17071 I'm just seeing this great post. I've also been thinking of getting the Pottery Barn desk for a while and just saw the JCP desk. My only concern is if it will be big enough. It's quite a bit smaller than the PB desk. I don't want to feel like I'm sitting at a little girl's desk. What do you think of the size? -- Especially the sitting space? Also, are you still pleased with yours two years later? Thanks in advance! I’m just seeing this great post. I’ve also been thinking of getting the Pottery Barn desk for a while and just saw the JCP desk. My only concern is if it will be big enough. It’s quite a bit smaller than the PB desk. I don’t want to feel like I’m sitting at a little girl’s desk. What do you think of the size? — Especially the sitting space? Also, are you still pleased with yours two years later?

Thanks in advance!

]]> By: Kevin http://www.funfindsformom.com/blog/my-new-desk/comment-page-1#comment-14901 Kevin Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:41:25 +0000 http://www.funfindsformom.com/blog/my-new-desk#comment-14901 Did anyone purchase the JC Penney and have a problem with a chemical smell? We recieved our desk last week and the desk has a very strong chemical smell. We have been letting it air out but it doens't seem to be getting any better. Am I the only one with this issue? Thank you. Did anyone purchase the JC Penney and have a problem with a chemical smell? We recieved our desk last week and the desk has a very strong chemical smell. We have been letting it air out but it doens’t seem to be getting any better. Am I the only one with this issue?

Thank you.

]]> By: Jeremy Toeman http://www.funfindsformom.com/blog/my-new-desk/comment-page-1#comment-10309 Jeremy Toeman Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:04:13 +0000 http://www.funfindsformom.com/blog/my-new-desk#comment-10309 My wife and I (foolishly) bought the PB desk. It came with 2 pieces damaged. We contacted PB support and they rapidly replaced it. Next one showed up damaged. They offered me a replacement in-store, and promised to have a local person in the store inspect the unit. The replacement was there. Got home, it was damaged too (different piece this time). This is now our fourth try, fingers are still crossed. That said, the parts that are here are very nice looking. But my advice right now would be to avoid this unit. My wife and I (foolishly) bought the PB desk. It came with 2 pieces damaged. We contacted PB support and they rapidly replaced it. Next one showed up damaged. They offered me a replacement in-store, and promised to have a local person in the store inspect the unit. The replacement was there. Got home, it was damaged too (different piece this time). This is now our fourth try, fingers are still crossed.

That said, the parts that are here are very nice looking. But my advice right now would be to avoid this unit.

]]> By: J.T. http://www.funfindsformom.com/blog/my-new-desk/comment-page-1#comment-8989 J.T. Thu, 28 May 2009 01:16:42 +0000 http://www.funfindsformom.com/blog/my-new-desk#comment-8989 I posted my first response back in January about the customizable desk that I purchased from Penny's that was similar to PB's. I'm still loving my desk and have had absolutely no problems with it at all. I never did get that plexiglass top for it but my daughter has spilled water and juice on the desk and it cleaned up easily and still looks brand new. I haven't had any problems with any chipped paint or stain. My keyboard tray works well and my file cabinet drawers still open and close easily. I am so glad that I decided to get the desk when I did because I see that they don't carry the Espresso color in the desk anymore at Pennys. I purchased both of these desks for a steal, while they were on clearance and with an extra 20% off and they still look brand new. I am very satisfied with the quality of the desks and would recommend them to anyone, I believe they will last for many many years. I posted my first response back in January about the customizable desk that I purchased from Penny’s that was similar to PB’s. I’m still loving my desk and have had absolutely no problems with it at all. I never did get that plexiglass top for it but my daughter has spilled water and juice on the desk and it cleaned up easily and still looks brand new. I haven’t had any problems with any chipped paint or stain. My keyboard tray works well and my file cabinet drawers still open and close easily. I am so glad that I decided to get the desk when I did because I see that they don’t carry the Espresso color in the desk anymore at Pennys. I purchased both of these desks for a steal, while they were on clearance and with an extra 20% off and they still look brand new. I am very satisfied with the quality of the desks and would recommend them to anyone, I believe they will last for many many years.

]]> By: Allison http://www.funfindsformom.com/blog/my-new-desk/comment-page-1#comment-6866 Allison Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:14:12 +0000 http://www.funfindsformom.com/blog/my-new-desk#comment-6866 Hello, There are several posts from about a year ago from people who had bought/were going to buy one of these desks: Pottery Barn Bedford; Target Coastline; or JC Penny Customizable. If you bought one of these, how do you feel about your purchase now? How is the desk holding up? Has anyone attempted to attach a keyboard tray to the PB Bedford? I am interested in getting a corner-style desk. Thanks for your input. Hello,

There are several posts from about a year ago from people who had bought/were going to buy one of these desks: Pottery Barn Bedford; Target Coastline; or JC Penny Customizable. If you bought one of these, how do you feel about your purchase now? How is the desk holding up? Has anyone attempted to attach a keyboard tray to the PB Bedford?
I am interested in getting a corner-style desk.

Thanks for your input.

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