Ikea Hack: Bed Computer Desk From Dish-Rack
This week I have been laid low with a wet, spluttering cold and a rather amusing bike polo injury. This means that many of the day’s posts are coming direct from my huge, comfortable bed. It also means that I am very interested in this laptop bed desk from Ikea hacker Andrew. Andrew, the poor poppet, was suffering greatly from using his computer in the …

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