Heres the latest update so far...

Task list for the project is:

Create Mouse
Create Desktop
Create Spotlamp
Create Chair
Create Character to sit at the chair
Create all cables and attach to the relevant devices
Create numerous background objects (DVD Cases for games and/or books etc...)
Maybe add a Bookshelf to Desk (depends on timescales)
Get lighting sorted ad test render (about 1000 times)

C&C always welcomed.

P.S. you were both right about the wood texture, was just a bit too knotty. I like it now,what do u lot think?