When finished, he had two separate desks that he could arrange in a U-shape, or space out around the room separately for two people to use. What do you think? Did you build your workstation?

In parts four and five of the series, Perman discusses four ways to configure a desk (rectangular, parallel, L-shaped, and U-shaped ... needs and space will be a big factor.

Most U-shaped and L-shaped desks have just one level ... A. To figure out how big the desk should be, measure the area that will be your workspace. Leave room for things like a laptop, monitor ...

Whatever the reason, you need a big, L-shaped corner desk—and I'm here to help you find one. Rounding up the best furniture is tricky. There are more great desks in the world than I could ...