Workin’ It: 15 DIY Desks You Can Build
Aug 02, 2013
To continue on our organization kick (all month long, get ready!), we turn our attention to DIY desks. We’ve shown you a few wall-mounted ones, a handful of standing ones, and now it’s about 15 ways use shelves, file cabinets, and old doors to create your own custom workspace. Time to get building!
Hairpin Legs
First up, this mod desk is made using hairpin legs and a basic work surface, likely found at Ikea or Home Depot. So easy! We also love the caddies hanging on the wall for crafty odds and ends. (via For Me For You)
Repurposed Books Desk
This genius move for a reception desk at a library is color-organized and repurposed. #winning!(via Recyclart)
Minimalist Work Horse Desk
This basic is likely similar to something you’ve seen before. Two work horses and a desktop from Ikea, and you’re done. (via Instructables)
Oak Shelf Desk
We know it’s simple, but this might be our favorite on the list. We love that it works as a hallway console when it’s not being used as a desk as well. (via Design*Sponge)
Craft Room Counter Desk
We’ve seen our share of craft rooms, but this one is so well organized that it could easily double as a regular home office. The base of the desk is made using cabinets that you can build into the wall. (via How to Nest for Less)
Letter Leg
Alright, this doesn’t actually lead to a tutorial but we think you could figure something out if you find a letter as epic as this, right? (via Frenchy Fancy)
File Cabinet Desk
Now this is a file cabinet DIY we can get behind! The black cabinets manage to look chic and modern underneath a rustic piece of wood. (via Design*Sponge)
Vintage Doors
Sadly, this does not lead to a tutorial but it’s such a cool idea we had to include it. It’s a pair of doors where one is used as the main desk and the other has all sorts of handy compartments. (via Flor)
Concealed into Bookshelves
Or maybe you want to sneak a standing desk into your interior design scene? Set up your bookshelves so that there happens to be an extra large one at the right height. (via Apartment Therapy)
Mid-Century Modern
Doesn’t this look like a vintage piece? It’s an old mini dresser underneath a desktop. We love that they painted the drawer faces white. (via Manhattan Nest)
Places for Everything
This clever move makes stencils out of painter’s tape to create little wooden places for your headphones, phone, laptop, and coffee. (via HGTV)
Fold Out Desk
Last, this seems like something you could totally do if you had one of those old school iron cupboards. (via Apartment Therapy)
