I did some Ikea shopping this weekend. My original plan was to look at a bed and shelves, but I think I also managed to find a desk I like. The best thing about Ikea as far as I am concerned is that most everything is so flexible. Items mix and match well, and at least the items I was looking at were all modular. Instead of being stuck with one layout of arraignment I can make my own design and configuration. Besides the cheapness of cinder blocks and plywood, this was the biggest reason I stuck with them for so long. But not any more. Now I just have to wait for the final budget numbers so I know what and how much I will get.