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custom desks

Designed by you. crafted by us..

Choose your size and leg style, plus wood and hardware finishes. Our craftspeople will transform your design ingredients into a desk made just for you.

square corner top

With squared, mitered edge molding around each desktop and drawer front. An instant home office classic.

Avery Leg Formal and tapered, with geometric molding.

Terrence Leg Streamlined, straightforward, and modern leaning.

turret corner top

Rounded turrets at each desktop corner, edge molding around each drawer front. Creative and expressive.

Emily Leg Elegant and sophisticated, with a turned top and fluted carvings.

Bamboo Leg Banded molding. Global style that’s nature inspired.

rounded corner top

Rounded top and apron corners meet simple, unornamented drawer fronts. Elegant and refined.

Guilford Leg Bold, deliberate right turns. Round transitional taper.

Bobbin Leg Spectacularly spindled, with modern farmhouse flair.

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Have questions about desk styles or measuring? Thinking of redoing your whole home office? Our interior service is always on the house—simply head to a Design Center or click Designer Chat to get started.

Multiple Size & Finish Choices. One Perfect Desk.

Select your favorite desk style above, then pick the size, plus the wood and hardware finishes you fancy.

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Opt for a 42" writing desk with a single center drawer, or if you have more space, choose a three-drawer desk that’s either 52" or 62" wide.

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Choose from multiple wood finishes online, with more options in Design Centers. You can also select a finish for your drawer hardware.

Don’t see what you want online? Click Designer Chat or head to a Design Center for even more choices.

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Custom made office tables

Choose your favourite from our 29 office tables. Each office table can be customised according to your ideas and manufactured in the material of your choice. Some models can also be equipped with drawers, which is particularly practical for a office table. If you need special requirements or quantities, please contact our furnishing consultants.

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We currently have 29 table models from which you can choose the favourite for your new office table. Some models can also be equipped with drawers, which is particularly practical for desks.

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Enter the desired dimensions for your desk. The typical size for office tables is 160 x 80 cm, but you can of course choose any other size too.

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We offer our office tables in eleven solid woods and five veneered versions. Just choose your favourite and order your new office table online.

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Pickawood UK is a brand for individual custom-made furniture . With our office tables, we offer you the possibility to create a customised solution for your home office or office. In addition to our office table models, which you can customise and design in our office table configurator, we also offer you the possibility of implementing special designs or large orders. Please contact our furnishing consultants who will be happy to assist you with your planning.

What is the optimum office table height?

The standard office table height is 72 cm for tables with a fixed height. For office tables with an adjustable tabletop, the office table height should be adjustable between 66 and 75 cm.

Which office table legs does Pickawood UK offer?

The office tables from Pickawood UK are available with wooden legs in square, round and slanted, as well as with metal legs that can be ordered in raw steel, stainless steel, white and black.

Does Pickawood UK also have office table pedestals?

At Pickawood UK, you can configure a matching  custom-made sideboard  that fits your office table perfectly. You can plan drawers, doors and other details so that the sideboard can be used perfectly as an office container.

Can a office table extension also be planned at Pickawood UK?

With just a few clicks, you can plan a suitable  shelving  or  sideboard  that you can use as an extension for your office table. Our furnishing consultants:inside will also be happy to plan a office table with an integrated shelf system for you.

Which office table tops does Pickawood UK offer?

You can plan our office tables in different types of solid wood. If you are only looking for a office table top, you can also plan this with us in solid wood, multiplex as well as lacquered and coated furniture boards.

Can I also plan office table-shelf combinations at Pickawood UK?

We would be happy to create individual combinations of shelves and office tables for you. Please contact our furnishing consultants who will be happy to prepare an individual plan for you.

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Home Office Furniture

Home office cabinets have become essential.

Some home office cabinets are as simple as a built-in kitchen desk; a small area to check the mail; pay a few bills or a spot where the kids can do their homework.  Other home offices include multiple workstations and built-in bookcases.    The traditional home office cabinets featuring a built-in desk and built-in shelves are still very popular.  Home office furniture can be custom designed to fit the needs of you and your family.

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Let our professional designers create the ideal custom built-in desk, cabinets, and shelving units for your home.

Do you run a business out of your home?  Do you need a well-organized computer desk to manage the household budget and other expenses?  Or perhaps you’d prefer a dedicated workstation for crafting or sketching ideas.  Regardless of the use, your home office should be functional, comfortable and suitable for your needs.  Let our professional designers help you transform your unused wall, niche or spare bedroom into a modern home office design with built-in shelving systems and custom cabinetry.  Our collaborative process will allow you to select the best layout, materials and accessories for your custom design credenza to help boost productivity and keep the entire family organized.

Two Tone Built-in Office

Mixed materials make this office pop. The bottom of the cabinets is done in white melamine while the top is black stained wood. The backing adds warmth with the wood grain backing. The desk sets two comfortably on the window wall.

Modern Credenza and Desk

This modern-style office in white features a white credenza with a black back and a simple writing surface for a desk. Brass details and hardware make the freestanding desk pop.

Farmhouse Home Office

This home office combines a blue-painted custom credenza with a walnut Farmhouse style freestanding desk. The room is perfect for an office at home with guest seating. Marble counters tie the two units together blending the style so it looks seamless.

Den Home Office

With the kids out of the house, you can finally convert the den into a productive home office space with this laminate workstation countertop and custom wall bookshelves.  The movable drawer and cabinet unit add functionality while the window bench provides a hidden storage opportunity.  Custom wall bookshelves in white melamine offer the ideal space for books, magazines and keepsakes, while LED under cabinet accents will light up your late-night reading.

Architect’s Home Office

Creating a home office space for design is essential for any creative.  Transform your spare room by adding this custom S-shaped dark oak desk piece with concavities and a moveable office ladder.  The free-standing desk for your workstation has its own unique design and showcases creativity.  The rolling ladder is perfect for high shelving made of adjustable glass.  The built-in drafting table is the ideal space for creating mock-ups and finishing sketches.

Stylish Flex Space

Work hard, and play harder in this modern flex space that features a workstation for putting in hours for work all day, while the vertical wall bed provides a nice area for rest and relaxation at night.  The contrasting chocolate and white melamine add a touch of dynamic style to this custom design, while the backless open shelving unit keeps the wall bed and storage areas nice and airy.  Thick floating shelves provide ample storage space for books and memorabilia.

Wall Unit For The Office

The combination of white and textured melamine keeps this wall unit looking lively, while the LED spotlights really add a burst of energy for your busy days.  The flat panel cabinetry and custom built-in adjustable shelving adds variety and dynamism to the entire home office.  The freestanding glass desk adds a modern flare to the design of this space.

From Office to Craft Room

Combine your work and play with a home office design that makes the best of both worlds.  The white melamine with contrasting countertop brings this flex space to life, while multiple workstations add to the functionality of the unit.  With one area designated for your laptop or computer, the other can be used for crafting and other art-related projects.  Pull out trays and adjustable built-in shelving units provide ample storage space for all of your supplies.  This design features a ribbon trough and adds a window bench seat for extra comfort.

Grand High-End Study

Transform your spare bedroom into a spectacular study with home office design features.  This built-in wall unit is Neo-Classically designed with custom-stained walnut.  The built-in cabinetry with decorative onlays, Acanthus crown moldings and corbels give this space a high-end look and feel, while the 2 ¼ inch thick shelving provides sturdy storage for books, trophies and keepsakes.

Post-Modern Office

Defy convention by stressing form over function with a Post-Modern office design that features high gloss melamine with orange and purple accents.  The dynamic color combination mixed with Matte Lucite cabinet inserts, upper cabinets with flipper doors creates an intriguingly organized space.  Your workstation will truly stand out with spiral desk legs, adding extra personality to your custom designed space.

Colorful Teen Haven

Add flare to your teen’s bedroom with a built-in homework space featuring Floral Formica cabinet doors and drawer fronts.  This unique workstation design features a built-in desk for multiple computer monitors, pull-out wire trays and barn-style doors for storing toys and supplies.  This colorful built-in unit is sure to keep you and the kids organized.

Classic Appeal for The Office

Spend your working hours in style in this vibrant and classic office customized for a home-based business.  The design of this home office is offset by painted cherry wood and architectural molding.  The raised-panel cabinet doors and arches with intimate LED spotlights provide both functionality and cozy comfort for your days and evenings in the office.

Rustic Modern Cabinetry

This home office design features clean modern lines and an ever-so-slightly distressed look with Castle Oak finished melamine.  The built-in shelving unit is perfect for storing books and memorabilia.  The custom cabinetry with beaded inserts provides space for organization and functionality, while the freestanding antique-style desk offers plenty of space for planning out monthly finances or journaling.

Elegance at Home

Design your executive home office with luxury and bold textures in mind.  The custom stained wood and ornate layers of molding adds an element of grandeur to this wall unit.  The marble desktop of the free-standing desk tops off this workstation perfectly, signifying to guests that it’s truly time to get down to business.  Speaking of guests, they’ll surely listen attentively in the comfort of their plush guest seating.  The raised panel doors and drawers provide additional decadence to this luxe home office design.

Cozy Home Library Office

Why not transform your spare room into a cozy home office?  This Traditional design features floor-to-ceiling library bookshelves in all-natural wood.  The Dentil molding offsets the design perfectly, while the lion onlays give the room a regal, yet dramatic aesthetic.  The warm lighting helps keep the space vibrant, yet intimate all at once, while the rolling ladder adds functionality.  The combination of warm touches and dramatic elements creates a combination that is luxe yet inviting.

Child’s Homework Station

If you’re hoping to make homework fun, why not add a playful workstation to your child’s room?  The combination of white, red and blue melamine creates a whimsical color scheme that feels alive.  The backless built-in shelving units and pull-out wire baskets help keep toys and games organized, while scoop drawer fronts make for easy access to hidden storage items.  The bun feet add a nice touch to this youthful custom home office design.

Shaker Bedroom Desk

Store your collection of handbags and perfumes in style with this built-in wall unit painted in white birch.  The Shaker cabinets, along with the smoked glass built-in cabinetry inserts are perfect for storing goodies and new scents.  The crown molding and LED accents add warmth and elegance to this home office design, while the window bench seat provides an intimate space for comfort and relaxation.

Vision In White

Picture yourself surrounded by elegance and sophistication while you strategize the family finances.  Painted wood in timeless white keeps the built-in wall unit bright and clean with matching raised white cabinets and built-in shelving units for picture frames and other keepsakes.  The ergonomic workstation for two is the centerpiece for this vision in white.

Classic Home Office

This built-in bookcase with fluted columns serves as an elegant backdrop for this classically styled home office workspace.  The stained wood of this design adds a deep warmth and sense of comfort, while the shaker cabinets help keep your books and keepsakes organized.  The rolling ladder adds function and accessibility, while the free-standing desk is the perfect centerpiece for your daily activities.

Flexible Furnishings

Transform your living room into a home office with this built-in wall unit.  This design, made of Hardrock Maple melamine, is not only bright and airy, but also functional as the built-in cabinetry serves as storage for the family television as well as office space with slide-out hidden writing surfaces.  Glass shelving and drawers with mirror inserts add a touch of pizazz, while the LED spotlights add warm lighting for the intimate spaces in the design.  Lumicor specialty door inserts are the perfect choice for this functional and fun built-in design.

Multipurpose Modern Built-ins

We know that functionality is key for any home office design, so this combination of laminate, textured melamine and wood perfectly frames this kitchenette with built-in wall cabinets.  Whether you’re hosting guests, or simply working at home for the day, the faux marble workstation counterpart provides a multifunctional area for either gathering, serving food or for use as a built-in workstation.  This modern unit also features a home bar with crosshatch wine rack and custom filing cabinets.

Minimalist Home Office Design

Do you have a particular design aesthetic that you’re hoping to achieve for your custom home office design?  If so, we have many options for you.   If you’re hoping to save on space to achieve a minimalist look, this built-in wall unit can actually accommodate two workstations.  With medium stained cherry wood cabinets and extra thick panels and counter-tops, this home office space is luxe yet practical.  This modern design features almond-painted inset drawers and wall-mounted bookshelves.

Luxury Home Office Library

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HOME DECOR , HOME DESIGN , KID FRIENDLY , SCHOOL & LEARNING · April 12, 2021

The Custom Desk and Homework Station Your Kids Will Love

Looking for a custom desk and homework station that not only your kids will love, but you will too? In other words, a custom desk that is both functional and cosmetically appealing? Then you’ve come to the right place!

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Where it all Began

It all started in 2020. Overnight our children went from public school to homeschool and virtual school in a blink of an eye. Like so many other parents around the world, we struggled to come up with a plan. A tentative schedule, an impromptu desk space, and a prayer… we were ready to go- or so we thought.

As the days turned into weeks and the weeks into months, anxieties stabilized while new ones grew. Despite the increasing predictability, two stressors remained: 1) the obvious- just how long will our kids be learning from home? and 2) I can’t look at this cluttered, impromptu learning space for one day more!

When our children’s playroom turned into their impromptu classroom, there was little immediate need for aesthetics. We borrowed a small table from my parent’s house and called it good. And good it was… until it wasn’t. 

When Things Changed

All too quickly the space was overrun. Papers everywhere, increased fighting sharing a small space for two children, furniture touching other furniture with limited space to maneuver… we were all running out of patience… and FAST!

Our impromptu learning space. The desk we borrowed from my parent’s house. One kiddo working on the ground due to limited space on the table. Paperwork and books EVERYWHERE!

We needed a more permanent fix. A workspace where both our children could have room to learn and work without bumping into one another. We needed a place for paper to be stored (out of sight, out of mind), and we needed a place to walk without bumping into unnecessary furniture. 

Due to the location of our children’s playroom (off our main family room), we knew we wanted the fix to be aesthetically pleasing. Sure, they wouldn’t be doing virtual school forever ( or so we hoped! ), but there would ALWAYS be the need for a homework station as they grew. A one stop location in which our girls could return from school and set up shop to work, all while staying close enough to receive assistance and support as needed. 

How Our Vision Came to Be

After endless late nights spent scouring Pinterest ( is there really any other way to design a space? 😉 ), it became clear that a custom desk is what was needed in our particular scenario. As beautiful as ready-made desks were… they lacked some key criteria for us: 1) Ability to house two children with enough space, 2) sufficient storage, and 3) fitting snuggly on the allocated wall in the playroom. 

After getting my husband on board with the plan ( I’ve been known to wake him up the next morning with the phrase, “now hear me out” 😉 )… we agreed to move forward with our custom desk and homework station for our girls. 

A Bit of a Roadblock

It didn’t take long before we realized we were trading in the anxiety of our cluttered workspace for a new anxiety- determining how to make this space custom. So we reached out to our home builder. As talented as he was/is, his timeline (booking at least six months out) and his proposal cost was far from what we envisioned. We wanted a beautiful custom desk and homework station designed quickly and affordably… not to much to ask for, right? ;). 

We were determined we’d have to change plans. Either we’d scratch the whole idea, simplify our design to cut down on budget, or have a go at it ourselves. 

We chose the latter! 

Were We Qualified?

Now, before you think… okay, I couldn’t possibly build something custom myself… know that you aren’t alone! With VERY limited woodworking experience ourselves (i.e. we put together a few IKEA bookshelves in the past 😉 ), we had one ace up our sleeve- my Dad. Although not a woodworking professional himself, we were blessed to have his knowledge from years of hobby projects around the house. He had the tools, he had the baseline knowledge, and he had the patience and willingness to help us.

In return, we finally had a plan!

Insert yet another late night of scouring the internet and our dream space was truly turning into a possibility. 

It’s Really Happening!

A very special thank you to Cabinet Joint for sponsoring this post. As always, I ONLY recommend products that I 100% use and love myself. Rest assured that if I wouldn’t recommend it to my mom, I wouldn’t recommend it to you! 

It was at this time that I found Cabinet Joint . “ Finely crafted, fully custom RTA cabinetry “. RTA stands for “ready to assemble” and it was EXACTLY what we needed! 

This one stop location would allow me to work with a designer to customize a space, then have the cabinetry pre-made and shipped to us for assembly. This was exactly what I had envisioned all along- I just never new it existed! The look of a custom desk and homework station just like had been quoted by our builder, but at a fraction of the cost and sliver of the time!

The very next day I got in touch with Cabinet Joint, and from the minute I did, I haven’t stopped being impressed.

Cabinet Joint creates all cabinets right here in the USA. Using dovetail construction and plywood boxes, they offer custom sizes (to the 1/16″) and configurations at no extra cost. A huge selection of door and finish styles (and paint colors!), all doors and drawers are soft close hinges and glides. Lastly, they offer one-on-one design services so you don’t run the risk of ordering incorrectly.

Cabinet Joint Design Services

With a series of design services available from basic to pro plans (see them all here ), I opted for the pro package and was so glad I did.

By opting for this package, I received direct access to a designer (an incredible designer may I add). With free revisions included, I literally sent her my Pinterest photo inspiration and she rendered the most gorgeous drawing. Emailing back and forth we took into account windows, floor boards, ceiling height, door openings, and more.

It was also at this time that we decided to add in a window seat for additional storage and built-in aesthetic. This package also allowed me to simply send my designer pictures of our existing crown molding and cabinet doors and she easily found ones to match perfectly. Lastly, by choosing this package, fees are credited back toward your order, for up to 2% of your order total!

The custom plans that were created for our personal space. 

The exact space we had to work with. While it was far from huge, we had very large plans. 

Placing Our Order

As the calendar turned from 2020 to 2021 (mind you, it took us months to decide upon the DIY route), we kicked off the new year with a phone call to our Cabinet Joint “cabinet coach”. Our girls were still very much in virtual school and we were as eager as ever to get our custom desk and homework station ordered. Going over the design one final time, the order was placed (at a fraction of the cost we once thought we’d be spending- Cabinet Joint is on average 50% LESS than big box stores and customers regularly save $10,000 or more over other kitchen cabinet quotes)!

It’s Go Time!

A few short weeks later, I received a call that our cabinets were finished and would be delivered on four large pallets. As the FedEx semi-truck rolled up to our house I must admit there was a part of me that thought, “W hat did I get myself into?!, I’m far from Joanna Gaines. “. But there was no turning back, so we were going to fake it until we make it (spoiler alert, we made it)!

Two days later as the weekend arrived, it was go time! 

Prepped and ready to go, my Dad had tools laid out, plans taped up, packages sorted, videos watched, and even gear for our littlest helpers who couldn’t have been more excited for the final reveal! Did I mention we got SO lucky having my Dad for this project?!

During the ordering process I made sure to take notes from the phone call with our “cabinet coach”. We then referred back to these throughout the build.

Dressed the part and ready to help!

Luckily we lasted a bit longer than they did ;). 

Tutorial Videos

Speaking of videos… Cabinet Joint offers a HUGE library of videos and tutorials that walk you through every single step of the way!

Our makeshift work station so we could watch the videos while we worked.

That said, they far from leave you to figure it out on your own if stumped. After confusion set in three hours into our construction, I simply placed a phone call to my “cabinet coach” and received a call back within the hour! With step-by-step directions we were back on the course and powering through!

The nail gun was my favorite part by far!

My Dad installing the slow close aspects of the drawers. The quality is truly amazing!

Our Vision Came to Life!

The very next day it was time for installation! Once again the video provided by Cabinet Joint walked us through everything. From how to hang cabinet drawers, how to attach drawer faces and hardware, how to adjust slow-close drawers, etc. 

Old desk workspace still in place until the entire project was complete!

As the pieces came together, so did our vision… one that was MANY months in the making!

Over the next week we completed the finishing touches. We designed and installed shelving between the upper cabinets. 

Here we opted to build shelving in the middle for more storage and for decorative features.

We drilled holes for electrical power grommets (we envision computers going here one day). 

I think this was the scariest part for me. Drilling the holes in the tabletop for the grommets .  I was so nervous we’d mess up, but it went flawlessly!

We added decorations and lighting (all linked below).

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We found the perfect chairs (we opted to make the desks standard adult height so the girls wouldn’t outgrow them. In order to make chair height effective for them at their current age, I found chair pads to raise the height).

And we organized the drawers and shelves, while also adding glass protectors for the writing spaces, and fun pulls and knobs!

The Final Reveal!

After months and months of planning… the space was COMPLETE and we couldn’t be more excited!

Coming off our family room… it was important that the entire built-in unit flowed from one room to the next.

We even finished off the opposite side of the room for reading and playtime.

Reflecting on Our Journey

Opting to go the custom desk and installation route for our homework station brought us zero regrets. Not only did we complete the project in record time, not only did we save a ton of money, but we also have the incredible pride of knowing we did it ourselves! 

While there may be many aspects of 2020 and possibly 2021 that we will someday be just fine forgetting, this custom desk and homework station will most definitely NOT be one of them! Specifically the first time we saw the girls at their desk space!

After speaking with Cabinet Joint they have very generously offered a discount code for anyone else who may be interested in creating their own custom desk or custom space (including kitchens and more). Simply direct message me via Instagram and I’ll happily send it your way! 

A very special thank you to both Cabinet Joint (and my Dad) for making our custom desk and homework station dream a reality! 

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Your home desk is an incredibly versatile piece of furniture. And it has to put up with a lot. Maybe you're working long hours on the computer with stressful deadlines. Or you might be spending a lot of time gaming with your friends, working hard to level up. Perhaps you’re a persistent student, needing room for school books and notepads. And on top of all that, you might want a workspace for your hobbies as well, be it scrapbooking or painting miniatures.

In other words, choosing the right desk is crucial. Luckily, we’re here to help you out! 

A smaller home office desk for cramped spaces

Smaller desks are best suited for smaller spaces. But they can be used in ways that make them incredibly surface-efficient. Take corner desks, for example. Awesome if you really want to use your space to the max. And if you want to hide the home office desk when not in use, we have a great tip: put a curtain or blind above it. That way, when you’re done, you can just pull the curtain and poof! The whole desk is gone. And folding desks can give you even more space. This, since they can simply be folded away when you're done!  

Go big with a larger home desk

A larger home desk is perfect in bigger homes where you need a lot of workspace. If you have a dedicated home office, you can go for a big desk that becomes the focal point of your room. If you’ve got a large desktop computer tower, check out a desk with a contoured tabletop and adjustable shelves for storage. Either way, it’s great to be able to fit everything you need within arm’s reach, from computer and keyboard, to notepads and coffee cups. 

Larger desks also often have storage for all your work stuff, so you don’t have to look at that mess all the time. And another great thing: you often get more legroom if the desk is larger. Quite a benefit if you’re spending many and long hours behind it. 

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If ergonomics is more your thing, we recommend that you look into one of our height-adjustable desks. Great if you have a sedentary job. Set a timer on your mobile and switch from sitting to standing at 45-minute intervals. It’s good for your back and you get a better posture at the same time. Provided you are standing properly and not slouching, of course.

There are other smart things you can consider having for your desk as well. A monitor stand, for example is a great way to raise the screen a bit, especially if you have a laptop and a fixed home computer desk. Perhaps you want a holder under the desk that keeps all the cables in place, or holes in the corner to lead the cords down to the floor.

And let’s not forget about the desk chair ! It’s just as important for your working position and posture as your home computer desk. In our range, you’ll definitely find one that is kind to both your back and your wallet. 

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• Hidden desks are ideal for small spaces, offering flexibility in design and function.
• Creative hidden desk ideas include bookcases with hidden desks, room dividers with built-in desks, and repurposed furniture.
• Customizing your workspace to meet individual needs is key when creating a productive environment that reflects personal style.

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Those living in smaller homes or apartments often need to maximize space, and hidden desks can be a perfect solution for this. These adaptable furniture pieces, which can be discreetly tucked away when not in use, provide a dedicated, yet unobtrusive workspace. Just a few examples of desk solutions that utilize limited space effectively…

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DIY Desks: How to Build Your Own Desk and 35 DIY Desk Ideas

Updated on April 27, 2022

Building desks is a trend for modern homes and small offices, especially if you work from home. The idea is to create something functional yet classy enough to match any interior design. Check out these awesome desk ideas.

The best part about it is that you can come up with your own design by turning to specialized image editing software like SketchUp , which is online and free to use. However, if you need inspiration, you can find many DIY desk projects on the web.

Picking a specific design depends on multiple factors : available space in your home, budget, and woodworking skills. Of course, the last part is optional since you can always hire a professional woodworker to create the custom office desk of your dreams.

Best DIY Desk Ideas to Try

If you need inspiration, check out the following DIY desk ideas.

1. Fold-Down Wall Desk – Small Desk with Storage

A fold-down wall desk is an excellent solution for people who live in small homes or studio apartments. In addition to its compact size, the desk folds up when not in use so that it doesn’t get in your way.

The bad news is that the desk isn’t sturdy enough to support a lot of weight, so you shouldn’t try to place anything heavier than a laptop on it. For example, don’t think about using your printer here since the desk will probably break down.

On the bright side, you can use this desk for other purposes when you’re not working on your laptop. For example, you can work on crafting projects, write, draw, and even iron your clothes. Furthermore, you can take advantage of the small storage space that comes with this design.

Head over to DIY Huntress to get the full details on how to make this small desk with storage .

2. Simple Two-Person Desk

A person who works from home knows the importance of having a good desk. This is where you can place your computer , set out lovely decorations, and even put together small crafts with your kids.

If you work with someone else on a regular basis, like a spouse, family member, or friend, you might want to consider creating a simple two-person desk .

This way, you can both sit comfortably while working on projects, which is especially important if the work requires intense concentration.

And, when the second person is on vacation and not working on the nice desk, you can use it as extra space for printers, scanners, boxes, and so on.

You would think that building a DIY desk with drawers for two would be complicated, but this project proves otherwise. All you need are a couple of drawers, a butcher’s block, and wood stain.

DIY Domestic Blonde has all the details for this project, so check it out.

3. Wood Crate Desk – Cheap Office Desk

Some people are definitely committed to recycling . They think outside the box for their creative projects and want to find new uses for old objects.

If you’re one of them, you should consider making a wood crate desk , especially if you’re on a budget. It’s a terrific idea since using repurposed crates is inexpensive and doesn’t require too much storage space in your home office.

The good news is that, if you don’t already have them, you can find large wooden crates for free or at a meager cost. These are available in many stores, usually near the produce section of your local supermarket. Just talk to some employees and ask if they have anything old lying around.

You would think that building a cheap office desk out of several crates is complicated. But visit Making Manzanita to check out the intuitive instructions and photos.

4. DIY Farmhouse Corner Desk

The farmhouse style is quite popular among DIY enthusiasts, so it’s no wonder that many of them have created a unique corner desk with a farmhouse flair.

This design is a fantastic solution for a home office since it allows you to customize the structure and take advantage of two adjacent walls, especially if you want access to plenty of natural light while working on the computer during the day.

For example, if you’re tight on space , you can place the desk against a wall, which will give you extra room for putting together crafts or folding clothes. You don’t need elaborate DIY corner desk plans for this.

Furthermore, if you work with someone else on a regular basis, they can use the desk as an extension of their own computer station by turning it into a home office desk for two.

Our Repurposed Home has prepared a nifty tutorial that demonstrates how to transform two old doors into a DIY L-shaped desk with storage by following straightforward instructions. And, if you need extra storage, you can place a couple of wood creates under the desk.

5. Simple DIY L-Shaped Corner Desk with Top Shelves

An L-shaped desk is a smart choice for anyone looking to save space and add plenty of storage. It typically takes up less than three feet of floor area, yet it offers work surfaces on both sides and underneath them for printers, scanners, box files, or even baskets.

This particular model features a simple hardwood desk with three L-shaped shelves of the same material and color. The shelves are attached to the wall above the desk, which you can use for extra storage or decoration. We love the built-in look and natural color.

You don’t need a degree in woodworking to make this DIY L-shaped desk . It’s a comfortable project even for beginners since the tutorial from Honey Built Home provides all the necessary measurements and step-by-step instructions.

6. DIY Cheap and Simple Desk

If you’re on a tight budget or simply don’t have enough time for creating an elaborate custom desk, try making this simple model . It looks fantastic and takes up minimal storage space, making it perfect for small-sized apartments.

It’s also easy to customize since you can use different stain colors or paint the finish to match your decor. The desk design is so elementary that it doesn’t feature any drawers, baskets, or other storage space. But we’re sure you can work something out, like installing a cabinet nearby.

There’s no need to create complicated and time-consuming DIY plans for this beautiful desk. Angela Marie Made has shared the required measurements and step-by-step instructions. All you have to do is follow them to craft a simple wooden desk under $45.

7. DIY Floating Desk

Many people prefer floating desks because they have more room underneath and don’t bang their feet against wooden or steel legs. And it’s hard to ignore the minimalistic design it brings, especially when paired with a floating shelf made of the same material.

This DIY floating desk is a great solution for home offices because it adds an airy look to the room. Even though there are no legs, the desk sits firmly on the wall since it’s nailed tight. And there’s enough room for a home office desk for two .

The design also makes it easier for you to maintain cleanliness since all you have to do is wipe down the surface after working on your notebook. It’s best to use a clear varnish for preserving the beautiful color of the desk, so it’s worth adding to your list of projects.

Check out the complete instructions for this exquisite model at Within the Grove .

8. Desk Recycled from an Old Door – DIY Door Desk Ideas

Recycling an old door into a reliable desk is the perfect project for anyone looking to add a rustic touch to their home office. This design features an old door attached to a long wooden desk base.

If the door has chippy paint , you can leave it as it is to preserve the natural vintage feel. However, you might be interested in painting the apron and legs to a color that matches your overall decor, like black or white.

Furthermore, it’s necessary to install glass or plexiglass on top of the door (depending on your budget) to even the surface. The desk offers a vast amount of storage space underneath, which is great for keeping printers and other accessories.

If you’re interested in building this DIY door desk to design a French cottage farmhouse home office, head over to Live Oak Nest and look over the intuitive instructions.

9. Butcher Block Study Desk

If you don’t have a lot of time to create a custom design for your home office, consider making a study desk using a butter block countertop and a couple of drawer units to sustain it.

The DIY butcher block desk from this picture is made from birchwood. However, it was coated with a dark walnut stain and sealed with satin polyurethane.

As for the drawer units, you can retain their original color, especially if they’re light since it adds a lovely contrast to the butcher block. On the other hand, you can spray-paint the hardware to make it pop.

The storage area is the real star of this project because you can use it to stash office or computer supplies. And if you need more storage, consider building floating shelves . We absolutely adore the mail holder showcased in this image, which was repurposed into a file folder to match the sturdy desk .

With the right tools, materials, and detailed instructions from Beneath My Heart , anyone can build this DIY file cabinet desk for an office or study room. Add unique details to the drawers, like leather handles, to make it even more stylish.

10. Repurposed Piano – Unique and Fancy Desk Plans

Do you come across a lot of old pianos for sale? Or maybe there’s one in your garage that hasn’t been played in years. Well, instead of letting it rot away, consider transforming it into a stylish large wooden desk that’s custom-made for any space. It’s a unique and fancy desk plan that creative minds will surely appreciate.

This particular model has glass installed to protect the keyboard and make the surface even. It’s sturdy enough to sustain notebooks and laptops but delicate enough to accommodate any decor.

However, you will need plenty of room to accommodate this desk design since a piano is quite big. On the bright side, you can use the extra storage space on top to stash away books and notebooks or display decoration pieces.

For more inspiration on transforming an old piano into a homemade desk , check out this Pinterest post .

11. Floating Work Desk with Hidden Storage

People who want a clean office design will love this floating work desk with hidden storage . It’s a unique desk design that can be adapted to any room. But it works best in a nook since you can fit the desk wall to wall.

The most appealing part about this home desk idea is that it features hidden storage to stash away books, files, office supplies, or small computer hardware.

You just have to close the door when you don’t need to access the storage area. Plus, you can place your keyboard on the door when it’s open.

No legs are necessary for this simple wooden desk since it’s supported by two walls . So you don’t have to worry about hurting your legs when working in a tight space.

If you need additional space, consider shelves on the wall above the small modern desk . You can also install several cabinets to keep office supplies or decoration pieces away.

Watch the YouTube video tutorial uploaded by DIY Huntress to find out how to build this beautiful DIY wood desk .

12. DIY Floating Long Desk

A DIY floating long desk is an excellent solution for those who want to save money on their home office but also to have enough working space. Even beginners can build it without too much trouble.

The most important part of this project is obtaining a large piece of wood to build a long office desk. A butcher block counterto p would be the best option since it’s durable.

However, you should be able to also get away with plywood , which is cheaper. If you can’t find a single piece of wood that’s large enough for your home office, consider using two smaller pieces that will be joined in the middle.

You don’t need to build any legs for this long desk table since you can use heavy-duty L brackets made from stainless steel. This also helps create a clean design with plenty of free room underneath the desk for storage purposes.

For more details, head over to Ms Handy Housewife and check out the full guide.

13. Small Desk with Storage

If you have limited space in your apartment but still crave a home office, then this small DIY writing desk is perfect for you. It’s a little desktop design that provides storage to some degree but without taking up too much space.

Since the top of the small wooden desk is plain, it can also double as a craft space . And you can fill up the drawer with office supplies when necessary. You only need a few nails and an electric drill.

Then, hang your favorite decoration pieces on the wall above your new desk design or enjoy the natural light of a large window, depending on how your room is displayed. In any case, this small desk table helps save space without compromising style in any way.

Check out the step-by-step guide by Addicted 2 Decorating to find out everything there is to know about building this cheap small desk.

14. IKEA Alex Desk and Drawer Hack – Double-Desk Home Office

Even if you have a small apartment, you can enjoy having a home office using an IKEA Alex desk and drawer hack . It’s significantly cheaper than ordering a custom-made desk. And you can make your own design in a free software editing program to create something modern, compact, and fit for your home office.

Head over to Hydrangea Treehouse to see what we’re talking about. For the home office desk idea shown in the photo, the DIYer used a couple of ALEX drawer units with drop file storage and EKBY ALEX shelves with drawers from IKEA, paired with a plywood tabletop.

As you can see, no woodworking skills are necessary. Instead, it’s just a matter of finding and assembling the right pieces from IKEA to create an extra-long desk to accommodate two or three people.

However, if you use only two drawers with one shelf, you can just as well craft a beautiful small desk with drawers for tiny rooms.

15. Modern Farmhouse Narrow Desk from Ana White

Ana White provides the best step-by-step guides for building farmhouse furniture, DIY home accessories, and so much more. She has even assembled an amazing collection of modern farmhouse desks .

This modern farmhouse narrow desk is part of her collection and can suit a home office or any other room. It has a great design, thanks to the thick wood, which makes the desk feel sturdy.

However, there is no storage space for this DIY office desk. If you need some, you can build shelves or install a drawer unit near the desk. On the plus side, this water-resistant desk is easy to clean and can look great in any home office without spending too much money.

You can download the DIY desk plan from Ana White at no cost. It involves building the desktop, sides, front and back, leg frames, angle supports, and bottom side, front and back trim. Optionally, you can add corner brackets and protective felt or rubber feet.

16. DIY Standing Desk

If you want to be more ergonomic while working at home, then consider building a DIY standing desk . It’s a great way to stay healthy and get rid of back pain that’s often associated with long sitting hours in front of the computer.

Start by measuring your height and buying plywood boards accordingly. 2x4s can work too, but plywood is lightweight and durable. Then, cut the boards to size and screw them together to create a standing desk with storage space for office supplies.

To make sure your cool desk doesn’t feel unstable or wobbly, you can use brackets and braces . Finally, paint it the way you want and assemble your new standing desk.

We also love this DIY sit/stand desk made by Field Treasure Designs . Whenever you feel like sitting, you can use a barstool.

It’s quite beautiful since it’s made from untreated fir. And there’s ample storage beneath the desk in the back for holding a printer, scanner, and other bulky computer hardware or office supplies.

17. IKEA Hack DIY Adjustable Standing Desk

If you don’t have much woodworking experience, then consider making a DIY adjustable standing desk using various IKEA components. Granted, it’s more expensive than a woodworking project, but it’s easy to assemble. And you won’t have to worry about back pain anymore.

Josh Medeski proposes a nifty plan to build a DIY standing desk converter: a KARLBY countertop , two ALEX drawer units , and an adjustable-height workspace like BEKANT .

It makes it easy to adjust the height of the desk since you place the countertop on the desk frame and not directly on the drawer units like in other examples we’ve seen so far. It means that you can pull up a chair and relax sitting in front of your desktop desk whenever necessary.

Visit Josh Medeski to discover more information about this awesome IKEA hack for building a DIY computer desk with an adjustable height.

18. Narrow Wall-Mounted Desk

In case you’re short on space but don’t want to sacrifice aesthetics, consider building a narrow wall-mounted desk . It’s a simple and inexpensive option, ideal for rookie woodworkers.

This design is perfect for creating a home office in a small room without taking up too much space. Furthermore, the skinny desk works great in a guest room, kid’s room, or even the family room.

More Like Home offers several options for building this thin desk, making it a versatile project. For example, if you prefer the original wall-mounted design, you just need a couple of brackets.

However, if you fear that the cheap DIY desk will collapse under its weight, you can add wooden or hairpin legs for additional support. More storage can be obtained by double-stacking a pair of drawers.

19. Kids Homework Hideaway Wall Desk

Kids will love their new homework hideaway wall desk . And they’ll never leave home without doing their tasks again.

This DIY desk idea is a creative solution to the problem of a lack of space, and it’s simple enough for most DIYer beginners. You can build this desk as big or small as you need, depending on your needs and available materials.

The secret is that the surface and legs are foldable . It’s only necessary to pull it down whenever it’s time for homework. Then, your kids can close the lid and enjoy playing with toys on the floor without bumping their heads on the desk.

You can also install a removable chalkboard on the back of the surface so that kids can draw after finishing their homework. What’s more, the cute desk idea has plenty of storage space for toys or school supplies. And parents will no longer have to face clutter since it also acts as a DIY desk organizer .

Visit Organized Mom to get the complete instructions for this inexpensive desk. We promise that you will absolutely love the results.

20. Easy DIY Kid’s Desk

Here’s a simple idea for a DIY kid’s desk that’s mounted to the wall and takes up little space. It’s inexpensive, too, since you can build it for under $50.

This small desk is the perfect solution for any room. It’s great if you lack space or want to make an office out of your kid’s bedroom. Or you could also use it in the living room or den.

If you’re wondering how to build a desk for your kids if you’re not a skilled woodworker, Family Handy Man provides step-by-step instructions with pictures that any rookie DIYer can follow.

You have to locate the studs, mark the desk height, attach the brackets , sand the wood board, apply wood conditioner and stain, and attach the desktop to the brackets.

Granted, you might feel that there’s not enough storage space , but you should be able to fix this problem by installing a couple of shelves above the desk. Be sure to use the same wood, conditioner, stain, and brackets to preserve the style.

21. Live Edge Wood Desk – Bedroom Desk Ideas

Here’s a unique bedroom desk idea for home decor lovers. Who would have thought that you could create an eye-catching live edge wooden desk without any professional help?

The design is both practical and rustic , with midcentury modern appeal. It’s a wonderful way to add some warmth and comfort to your living space. Plus, it also doubles as a DIY craft desk .

The Merry Thought has a detailed tutorial on how to build this modern home desk using two wood slabs like spalted maple. You also need wood glue and a clear polyurethane finish.

However, you will have to do some carpentry work to cut the wood and attach the cross braces. Thankfully, all these instructions are easy to follow.

The DIY home office desk is mounted to the wall. However, if you feel that the wood slabs are too heavy, don’t hesitate to add sturdy legs for extra support.

22. DIY L-Shaped Standing Desk

Check out this budget-friendly solution to build your own desk . It’s L-shaped, which makes it possible for two people to work simultaneously.

Or you can use the extra room for storing your bulky items. Furthermore, the DIY L-shaped desk has a standing design so that you can put the barstool away whenever you need a break from back pain.

What sets this custom computer desk apart from others with a standing design is that it’s mounted to the wall, so it takes up minimal space in your office. Furthermore, it doesn’t have an adjustable desk frame, which means that it’s cheaper to build. You do need a couple of barstools, though.

A Beautiful Mess explains the entire woodworking process in detail. It includes cutting the board, sanding the cut edges, wiping down the surface, and attaching shelf brackets to the wall.

No DIY desk legs are necessary. And, if storage becomes an issue, feel free to add a couple of corner shelves on the wall.

23. DIY Vanity Desk with Three Compartments

A vanity desk is typically used as a makeup table. It has a spacious tabletop and several drawers and cabinets for storage. They are often equipped with a mirror and other accessories, such as a stool or chair, to make it easier for the user to get ready in the morning.

However, if you build a DIY vanity desk with a foldable design, you can use it to work on your laptop, craft, draw, write, or any other activity that requires a smooth surface. And it perfectly fits bedrooms.

We love this vanity desk from Shades of Blue Interiors , which includes three compartments that you can control independently. And each comes with its own mirror.

You can quickly download the woodworking desk plan for this project to start working on a vanity table that’s 4-feet long, 18-inches deep, and 29-inches tall.

It explains everything you need to know, from building the lower frame and desk bottom to painting the desk, attaching brackets, and adding mirrors to the lids.

24. Polished Concrete Desk – Office Table

Here’s something you don’t see every day: an office table with a polished concrete tabletop . It’s certainly sturdy and easy to maintain, making it an idea for low-maintenance home offices.

Besides, you have plenty of storage space , thanks to the custom-made drawers. And the desk is big enough to hold all your devices, including printers, scanners or fax machines. It also doubles as a home office table whenever you need the extra space.

The polished concrete tabletop has a big wooden frame. But if you feel that it’s not strong enough, you can replace it with a stainless-steel frame for heavy-duty projects. This DIY desktop table can last for years to come, so take all the time you need for this project since it’s not quick.

Instructables guides you every step of the way for making this wide desk, like building the wood desk frame, constructing the concrete form , and adding supports and embedded objects. You will also need to pour the concrete, grind and fill the holes, polish, and assemble everything.

25. Leaning Wall Ladder Desk – Ana White Desk

The leaning ladder design is unique for a small desk with shelves on top . And you can build it with simple tools and a handful of boards. It’s a straightforward project that will have you up and running in a weekend.

The ladder-style design means that you can lean it against any wall without worrying about the limited space on your desktop. And you don’t have to worry about the entire thing falling apart since you can nail everything to the wall.

Evidently, the best part about this built-in office desk is the number of shelves. You can store just about anything there, from office supplies and gadgets to plants and family photos. However, the desk area is large enough to only fit your laptop or a monitor with a keyboard if you prefer working on a desktop computer.

Ana White offers complete instructions and building plans for this cool office desk , so be sure to check it out.

26. DIY Farmhouse Desk

This DIY farmhouse desk looks so comfy. You can pull up a chair, get cozy, and get down to work. As for the design, it has a solid wood tabletop with a warm-looking finish finished with white painted legs.

A bit of storage is available under the DIY plywood desk , although it doesn’t feature any shelves. Instead, you can directly place a printer or something similar there. Or you can opt for storage baskets to keep your small items.

If you go to Handmade Haven , you’ll find out everything you need to know about this project. Start by assembling the outer desk legs, creating decorative X pieces, adding the middle desk leg, and putting together the whole desk.

Then you can add decorative V pieces, assemble the DIY desk side, add desk shelving, as well as construct and attach the tabletop. We love the rustic feel brought by this DIY studio desk .

27. Secretary’s Desk Upcycled from an Old Dresser

The secretary’s desk exudes vintage style with its raised panel design. It’s certainly a classic. And you can make sure that it will fit in your bedroom.

This project is fairly simple, so you have no excuse to skip building this beautiful piece of furniture. The Domestic Heart used a nifty and inexpensive trick: upcycling an old dresser found on Craigslist for only $10.

If you want to follow in their steps, you have to remove the drawers to keep open storage only. After removing the paint and sanding the dresser, you can install shelves by drilling pocket holes and adding drawer slides.

Feel free to stain the drawer with wood before painting it with any color you want. It’s also worth applying a finishing wax.

Basically, you need to pull out a DIY desk shelf to create a working area for your laptop and then put it back in when you’re done working; there’s plenty of legroom. You don’t even need to put your laptop away when closing the shelf since there’s enough room to store it inside your new secretary’s desk.

28. Butcher Block and Piping Desk

This butcher block and piping desk is a stylish addition to any home office. You can also use it for crafting, although the main purpose of this DIY furniture is to create a laptop workstation.

Butcher block countertops are notorious due to their high appeal and natural feel. Besides, they’re also practical since the material of the low desk is easy to clean and can last forever if you treat it right.

In this case, though, we deeply appreciate the industrial design brought by the pipes used as desk legs. They’re not only beautiful but also create a minimalistic look that suits any modern home. Furthermore, this particular model has wheels attached, making it simple to change the position of the DIY pipe desk whenever necessary.

On the downside, there are no built-in desk shelves or any other type of storage. So you will have to make do with a couple of baskets, wood crates, or custom shelves if you’re feeling up to the task. Just make sure to match the existing decor.

You can find out more about this exquisite design at House by Hoff .

29. DIY Corner Desk – Bedroom Desk Ideas

This DIY corner desk is an excellent solution for people who are looking to create a modern workstation in their home office. The best thing about it is that you can configure it however you want, which means you can use this table in multiple ways.

Be creative and don’t limit yourself to the standard table shape. You can customize the desk by adding drawers, shelves, or cabinets.

This way, you will keep all your work supplies organized and set up the best conditions for using your laptop or doing paperwork. You can even use this piece of furniture as a reading station in your bedroom.

Visit Shanty 2 Chic to discover all the necessary instructions for making this lovely DIY L-shaped desk.

30. Mounted Wall Desk for Two – Dual-Desk Home Office

A mounted wall desk for two people is a truly creative workbench idea, especially for those who are short on space. It offers an excellent solution for working on two computers on the same surface.

And, when one person isn’t working, the other can take advantage of their space. Besides, it’s impossible to not notice the splash of color in this picture.

The Crafted Life provides step-by-step instructions for making a smart dual-desk home office in this manner, without adding any desk legs to support the long narrow desk. Arguably, the most challenging part is finding and installing the wall-mounted storage system that keeps the shelves in place.

However, if you prefer something easier, we suggest using IKEA’s BOAXEL system . It allows you to fully personalize your storage needs with shelves and mesh baskets. Besides, the system is modular, so you can change the layout as your needs change in time.

31. DIY Murphy Desk

When you have kids and not enough room for all their needs, it’s vital to come up with practical storage solutions. If you’re looking for a simple desk that folds up when not in use, we suggest building your own DIY Murphy desk .

It’s one of our favorite DIY home office ideas because it offers an abundance of storage possibilities. However, you can configure your workstation however you prefer. For example, you can use it as a desk, crafting area, or drawing table.

And, when it folds up, the desk displays a chalkboard for kids to play with. At the same time, it frees up floor space for other activities.

As far as functionality goes, the Murphy desk is similar to the hideaway wall desk for kids that we talked about earlier. However, the design is different, so it all depends on your tastes.

Shanty 2 Chick offers free DIY computer desk plans for download, so be sure to get them right away.

32. DIY Gaming Desk

If you need a larger, more complex workstation for your home office or game station, try building your own DIY gaming desk . It’s an excellent idea if your room doesn’t offer much space for furniture.

The main idea behind this creative piece of furniture is to build it in such a way that it leaves plenty of floor space when you aren’t using it. So, gamers can store their gaming consoles, controllers, and games in the drawers or shelves.

And when friends come over to enjoy some friendly competition , you won’t have to worry about whether they can find a place to put their stuff while waiting for you.

The only downside is that this custom PC desk requires serious woodworking skills. However, if you’re up for the challenge, check out the full instructions provided by Popular Science .

33. Deep Desk from an Old Door

If you’re too nostalgic to part with an old door that you can’t possibly use anymore, you’re in luck. Instead, you can transform it into a deep desk with minimal woodworking skills. It’s a terrific home office storage option if you’re looking for a functional and stylish, modern and traditional desk at the same time.

What we like about this DIY project is that you can apply any finish to this workstation your heart desires. For example, you can use chalkboard paint to create a touch of magic on its surface.

And, even if you haven’t used woodworking tools in the past, you can follow the simple instructions provided by Nourish and Nestle to see everything you need to do for this computer desk idea .

You might enjoy the fact that it’s not necessary to build a tabletop underframe from the ground up. Instead, you can purchase IKEA’s BEKANT in white or black and use it to support the door.

It’s also necessary to install glass on top of the door to create an even surface. This way, the glass is easy to clean, protects the door, and lets you see it at all times.

34. Easy DIY Treadmill Desk

Many hardworking people have trouble finding time to work out at home, especially when they have to deal with kids and house chores. Some of them resort to standing desks, but standing still for a long time can be damaging for your spine.

Moving around is better, so you can make the best out of both worlds and design a DIY treadmill desk . It’s exactly how it sounds: building a small working area on top of your treadmill. You can hardly call it a desk.

Oh The Things We’ll Make has come up with a simple yet ingenious plan for this project: building a tiny desk on a treadmill using a wooden board, a wooden strip, screws, eye hooks, and bungee cords since they’re durable.

Don’t worry since you won’t damage your expensive treadmill in any way. Plus, the desk is removable . We think this is the most exciting idea on this list for health-conscious individuals.

35. Floating Desk with Shelves on Top

A floating desk with shelves on top is a great way to add storage and free up floor space in your home office. This model is perfect for a nook, thanks to its wall-to-wall design. And, since there are no legs, you don’t have to worry about bumping your feet under the desk.

For additional storage, it’s best to build floating shelves that match the desk’s appearance. This way, you will have enough room to store your devices and files, or to display plants or toys.

This DIY wall-mounted desk is easy to build, as you can see by reading the step-by-step guide provided by The Navage Patch . What you need is a butcher block countertop (birch is fine).

How to Build a Desk

Having a dedicated workspace is important for productivity, but an affordable desk that matches your home office is hard to come by. Here is how you can build a desk easily:

Step 1 : Gather tools and materials

• A sheet of plywood or MDF board (3/4 x 24 x 48 inches)
• 4x L brackets
• Wood screws
• Tape measure
• Screwdriver

Step 2 : Take the measurements

Measure and cut down the plywood sheet so that it does not rest on the floor. The top of the desk should be about 36 inches high and 30 inches deep to accommodate a standard chair. Depending on your height, you may need to make adjustments.

In the following step, measure and mark two 33 3/4-inch strips of plywood along the width of the sheet.

Step 3 : Cut the plywood

Cut down the plywood strips using a hack saw. These thin boards will serve as shelf brackets for supporting thin shelves that hold books or other objects found in a typical home office setting.

Step 4 : Drill holes

Drill holes into each shelf bracket using a drill bit suitable for making holes into thin wood; it should be shallow) Space each hole 2 inches from each edge and center it vertically between one another so that they line up when attached to the top of the desk.

Step 5 : Create the back support

Measure and mark a 5-inch strip of plywood that will serve as the desk’s back support for the desk. Cut it down using a saw.

Step 6 : Sand the wood

Sand the surfaces to smooth out the wood. If you’re using thin plywood, you can skip this step.

Step 7 : Assemble the shelf brackets

Assemble the shelf brackets onto the side of your desktop by screwing each one down tightly. Use two screws at each bracket to make everything extra secure.

Step 8 : Add the back support

Screw in the back support piece you cut out earlier at the center bottom – behind where your chair would go. Make sure that these screws are below the area where you plan on placing any books or objects – they will hold them without having to drill extra holes.

Step 9 : Finishing touches

Place the top shelf at a height comfortable for you and fill it up with books or objects of your desire. You can also add an accent piece such as a lamp, plant pot, or something to spruce up the desk’s look.

You’ve just built yourself a stylish and affordable home office desk that would rival those stands sold at IKEA. If you feel ambitious, you can always add other features such as enclosed cabinets and drawers. Have fun personalizing your own workspace.

How to Paint a Desk

Here’s how you can easily paint your desk:

Step 1 : Disassemble the desk

Disassemble the desk completely, removing all of its hardware. Place each piece in a Ziploc baggie with a corresponding label that describes where it belongs on the desk.

Step 2 : Sand down any rough surfaces

Use an electric sander to smooth out any rough edges or splinters on your wood pieces.

Step 3 : Clean the surfaces

Wipe down all of your pieces with rubbing alcohol to remove dirt and let them dry. Allow at least 24 hours for drying since you don’t want moisture getting into the joints of your wood while they are still vulnerable. While waiting, make sure everything is labeled correctly.

Step 4 : Paint the desk

Apply several thin coats of paint evenly across all surfaces; be sure that each coat has dried completely before applying the next one. This step will require at least two full cans of spray paint.

Step 5 : Apply polyurethane

Use an applicator or foam brush to apply at least two coats of polyurethane. Be sure that you are applying it evenly across all surfaces for maximum protection. Wait about 15 minutes between each coat, and allow the desk to dry completely before moving on. Pro tip: you can use a blow-dryer set on low heat to speed up the drying process if necessary.

Step 6 : Reassemble your desk

Reattach any hardware you removed, screwing parts together tightly; you may want to tighten them further after allowing time for reassembly. Place your new desk where it belongs, and enjoy your handy work.

How to Organize Your Desk

Organizing your desk is an important task because it will determine how much you can accomplish during the day. Your work tools should be easily accessible and your desktop clutter-free.

Besides, it’s also about creating a place where you can focus efficiently on what needs to get done right now. Only then will you be able to maintain a good workflow throughout the day.

Here are some general tips for how to organize your desk :

• Clean the desk . It seems pretty straightforward, but make sure you go all the way around your desk with a dust rag. It doesn’t take long and will make everything look lovely when you’re done.
• Hide cords . If you have a desktop computer, you probably have a ton of cords laying around. The good news is that there’s an easy way to hide these cords and keep things looking sharp. Try using wire or cable ties, which can be purchased at most hardware stores for less than $10. This way, you can thread the cables before tying them together in a knot. And it makes it easy to remove cords during cleaning or rearranging.
• Put everything in place . Discard all unused items and place the ones you need in their place. You can use drawers, bins, and even trays for office supplies, computer devices, toys, and so on. If there’s not enough room on the desk, you can place them on the floor in different configurations.
• Organize by importance . Arrange items in the most appropriate way, starting with essentials closest to you and ending up with less important things further away. Or, if this doesn’t work for you, just do it chronologically so that you start with what needs to be done first.
• Go vertical . If there’s insufficient space on your desk, beneath it, or next to it, then vertical space makes the most sense when organizing your desk. Try stacking items vertically in a simple organizer. Or, you can install shelves if you’re facing the wall, which you can also use to keep plants.
• Reassess the color scheme . You might be surprised by the level of impact that colors have on your productivity. If they’re too loud, they will distract you. So if you want to be productive in a long run, consider changing the color scheme in your workplace for something neutral.
• Add plants . The right plants not only make your room smell fresh, but they can also make it look great. And this is especially true for small and simple spaces like a home office or a studio apartment. If you don’t have green fingers, consider low-maintenance plants that require little water and won’t need your constant attention.
• Get rid of distractions . If your computer is acting as a distraction magnet, try getting rid of all unnecessary tabs or minimizing browser windows altogether. Remember that having too many windows open might make you feel overwhelmed.
• Don’t be afraid to tell people no . Even if you are a fan of multitasking, it might not work for everything, so consider saying no when asked to do something that will take up too much time or energy. It particularly applies to work-from-home individuals who receive calls from friends or family in the middle of the day because they haven’t yet grasped the concept of working from home doesn’t mean procrastinating .

DIY Desks FAQ

Learn more information about DIY desks.

How do I organize my desk?

There are several ways you can go about organizing your desk, but one of the most effective options is installing under-desk storage for your computer devices or office supplies. It will keep everything you need within reach, which makes it easier to work quickly and efficiently.

What kind of organizer should I use to make my desk look good?

You can use 3M hooks to hang up many items including calendars, photos, and cork boards. Don’t forget about other useful items like cord organizers or pencil cups. They come in different shapes and sizes, so you’ll be sure to find something that fits the style of your home office perfectly.

How do I choose the right color scheme for my workspace?

You should pick an accent color that gives you energy when looking at it. It’s also important to keep in mind that specific colors can help boost creativity or productivity. For example, green has been scientifically proven to stimulate ideas. At the same time, blue calms the brain and enables you to think clearly.

How tall is a desk?

If you’re wondering what the standard desk height is, you should know there’s no correct answer. The most important thing to consider is the height of your computer monitor, your work habits, and your preferences.

If you’re thinking about building a standing desk, be sure to choose what’s most comfortable for your height . At the same time, there should be enough space beneath the desk to hold a barstool if you feel like sitting.

Are standing desks good for you?

Yes , standing desks are good for your health. Studies have shown that sitting for extended periods of time can increase your risk of serious conditions like obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular issues.

However, a better idea is to remain active while working at the desk. One solution is to resort to a DIY treadmill desk , which we have already covered earlier in this article.

Final Thoughts on DIY Desks

DIY desk projects may vary in appearance, style, and design. However, the underlying idea is always the same: making a sturdy surface where you can focus on your work without worrying about damaging the desk itself.

DIY desks are a great way to save some money and add some personality to your workspace. Since you can decorate any of these desks, they will fit in with any modern or rustic decor. In the end, building a desk is stress-free and fun.

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Once you order your Elfa system, I like to get everything laid out and organized. In general, only a few tools are required. A stud finder, level, drill, and a pencil. (Hack saw if you are cutting the tracks.)

This system starts with the Elfa Easy Hang Top track . It is the only thing that is attached to the wall and everything else attaches to that track. I start my installation by marking where the studs are along the wall that I’m working with. This is my all-time favorite “never fails me” stud finder !

Next I determine how long the top track should be based on your design. They come in 32″ and 80″ lengths so odds are you will have to cut one for your space. Note: when you order – TCS will cut this to size for you! I chose not to do this just so I could show you how to! I usually clamp the piece to something and cut through with a standard hacksaw.

I used a drill to install the top track into the studs. If the holes in the track fall in spots where there are no studs, you can use the drywall anchors provided by TCS or use a drill bit to drill a hole in the track. I think it’s important to install the track into studs! Make sure you use a level to ensure the track is installed straight.

Here’s a quick video to show the next step… adding the uprights ! They slide in effortlessly from the top of the track and you can move them around freely until you have them in the right spot.

I chose to start installing the drawers from the bottom up so I could make sure my desk height would be accurate. The drawers or shelves will automatically space out your uprights to the appropriate width so no measuring required!

Here’s my helper making sure we got just the right height for the desk before we finished hanging all the shelves. I went with the Elfa Decor Desk Top in birch that TCS makes which has a slightly different surface than the Elfa Decor Shelves – perfect for writing on… and keeping clean!

Things went pretty fast after this. The ventilated shelf brackets slide into the uprights and then you can place the shelf right in those! I used 3 of the 48″ Elfa Decor Desktops (20″ deep) for my desk area and 24″ long Decor Shelves for the rest of the station that are all 12″ deep.

The Elfa system makes so many options to make your project look finished. These are the White Elfa Bracket Covers and I make sure and use them on any end of an Elfa unit that would have half of the bracket exposed. See below how they finish it off!

They also make a top track cover that will hide the inside of the top track and holes. These come in 24″ lengths but can easily be cut to size if your shelves are a different size.

Make sure and pick up a roll of the Standard & Upright Cover to cover the uprights! The roll covers 166″ or 2 standard 84″ uprights.

Once you get your shelves in place, it’s time to organize!

I used a combination of open baskets and closed storage to make the most out of this area. This is in our main area of our family room basement so my goal was to make it functional for the kids but also tidy and put together.

These magazine holders and the perfect solution for categorizing their various school books and coloring books. I also love the versatility of the Elfa Utility Boards . There are so many options for hooks and shelves that you can easily keep the work surface clutter-free while having everything at arms reach!

These little fabric storage bins are the perfect size for small hands. This one holds all the pine cones that my 4-year-old collects on our walks and then paints on during art time. I also picked up 2 of these charging stations for my older ones to keep their devices and headphones charged. I have their cords wrapped up in their drawers for easy access… everything has a home!

My absolute favorite new storage containers might be these SmartStore Totes . They are mix and match with different inserts and I’ve found so many uses for them! The possibilities are endless with arts and craft storage.

I am so in love with this new Elfa homework station and just from the few weeks we have had it, I know the kids are too! It has been the perfect spot to corral all the creativity and energy from 4 young kids at home everyday!

Note: The Elfa system is currently 30% off for a limited time!

What space would you create with the Elfa system? Let me know below for a chance to win $200 towards your own Elfa system or organizing supplies!

I would do something similar to this! I absolutely love it. We have 5 kiddos, and a station for all our hands-on activities would be amaaaaazing. And I love your storage files for coloring books and large document boxes for art projects. Love it all!

We recently moved and out of my 3 kids my now 16 year old son hasn’t had his room redone. This system would be great for him for homework and a place to display all his shoes that her personally customized!

I am excited to be a first time mom due in June. I would love to use the Elfa system to create much needed storage in our small nursery. I really love Elfa’s mounted closet door rack. It would be great for all those diapers and wipes we will be undoubtedly going through!

I love this homework station idea! I would use an Elfa system to develop a better work-from-home space in my studio apartment.

I would definitely use the Elfa system to create some open shelves in my kitchen remodel! I love it!

Hi! I’d love to create a “cloffice” and guest bedroom space in our 3rd room in the house. We need a space for my husband to work and a room for our guest to stay.

Always love your feed and inspiration! I would love to get my closet/pocket office organized 🙂

I would do an office in my guest room closet!

I really want to reorganize our play/homeschool room! It has to accommodate ages 0, 2, 6, & 7! It is difficult to find a way to achieve that in a useful, pretty way

I’d love to do an arts and crafts / homework station for my girls! Thank you for all of your details on yours, I’ve loved watching it come together!

I would love to create a desk space for one of my boys in his bedroom!

Our guest bedroom is in serious need of a room makeover!

Looks so good. And I love that the kids can all stay close together and help each other too. I’d do something similar in my office cause I know my kids would love to work with me. Great job!

I would either add some much needed organization to my home office, or kitchen pantry & bathroom closet! ????????

A workstation that I can share with the kids! I can’t stand the clutter they leave but also don’t want to ruin their creativity! Love them all! Your blog posts are very informative and also empowers anyone to do the same :). Keep it coming Jen!

I would do a homework station too! We have a little nook in our hallway. At the moment they put cabinets in it. But I have always thought it would make an amazing home office/work space.

A homework station would be so nice to have with my 7 children. I love, love how this turned out… so pretty, yet functional!

Love this! I have been wanting to do my home office in the Elfa system and has been on my wish list. Love how everything is neat, clean, and organized while looking great.

I have a closet that could really benefit from Elfa! This turned out so great!

Either a home office or study station for my kids!

I would love to organize our master closets with the Elfa system! Funny story…the previous home owners literally put a hole in both of the side walls and rested a rod between them instead of installing a proper clothes hanger. Haven’t gotten around to fixing it yet, so I definitely have my work cut out for me!

I would love this! We have 2 children and our son is going to be school aged this fall! So we are now starting to tackle a spot like this and I am an educator who is doing distant learning for my 25 students in MN and doing his school readiness learning. It’s been fun but I sure do realize we aren’t organized at all! I need a spot for the workbooks, kinetic sand, etc! Love this! Looks so great. I am a big follower of you! Thank you Jennifer!

I love this! It’s so organized and visually appealing. I’ve been wanting to update my master closet to be more functional and adding shelves and drawers would definitely do that!

Love the project! We have our first baby arriving in November so it would be wonderful to get the nursery organized.

I would probably create a space in our basement with our tv & organization for games, and other extra items we keep in the basement. So versatile!

I would love to create a corner desk for my space where a standard desk doesn’t fit, using the Elfa system. The area is a disaster currently, but your post gives me hope of what it could look like! Making this a goal while home with baby #3 on maternity leave.

I would build us an office space so we can have our living back! Haha working from home is not easy when your don’t have a dedicated space. I love the kids space and versatility of this system from the container store! Love that place!

I would love to create in our basement an office/craft area similar to what you do. A space where my husband and I can do work but also a space that we can organize craft supplies for our girls. So that all of us could have a space we can all share.

I’d definitely tackle some kitchen organization!! Oh the horror of the junk drawers!!! ????????

I would love to create an educational learning area for my kiddos. It would be especially helpful with the current remote learning and hybrid schooling we are expecting next year. I love how beautiful this all is!

You did such a great job with this workspace! All of the organization makes my heart so happy. And it’s also so sweet how much your kids appreciate it! Now that I think about it, the Elfa system would totally help organize my outdoor gear collection (tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, camp cookware, lanterns, headlamps, etc). It’s currently all stuffed into a hall closet at the moment, but could really use some love.

I would love a super small version for our daughters homework nook in her bedroom! Would help so much with all the creative creations she makes!

I would redo my closet with the Elfa system

My office!! Working from home means I need to get myself organized!

I would definitely create a space to organize my daughters art and craft supplies!

We would totally mimic the space for my kids to be organized with homeschool. We love this idea and I really believe with a more personalized workspace the kids transition from regular school to homeschool/ distance learning would be a lot smoother than it has been. It would make for a more organized day with less distractions. All of their supplies will be in one place with a spot designated for each one of my three kids. Dreaming of an easier day for us all already ????????

I would reorganize my parents pantry for them. It’s a tall, deep closet and the drawers are old and don’t open easily. The food is so hard to reach because everything gets pushed to the back. I would use the drawers on the bottom like you did and then use the 12” deep shelves to make things easier to reach. My parents are really the best and I want to give back to them and make life a little easier for my mom so I would really love this gift card!!

I would like to finish organizing my home office since I am in school and teaching. I have used a few items from the Container Store and love them. Also, your idea of the boxes for artwork is wonderful.

I would LOVE to redo my loft space with this system! Absolutely ❤️ all your ideas & can’t wait to put mine together

I would make a space like this in my grandbaby room. We are renovating the 1895 homestead of my husband’s grandpa in Iowa, and this would be a great addition!

I love the homework station you created especially with all the distance learning.

I would organize our art and craft supplies. The bins with the divided inserts and lids are game changers. Love them!!

Craft storage in basement closet!

I would build out our homeschool area! Something similar to what you have done here, but for just 2 kiddos! This is so beautiful! It would really help our organization so much since we’re homeschooling for the next few years!

I would love love love to redo my guest room closet with this system to organize my crafts, wrapping and picture station.

This looks awesome. I’d certainly use it to organize all the toys, art supplies and learning tools for my three year olds’ playroom.

A crafting station for my nieces and me!

After moving I have to share a closet with my husband for the first time in years. We need to maximize every last inch of the space

I would love to organize my pantry! I have deep cabinets and the stuff in the back usually gets left behind. Adding some drawer baskets would help.

I would love to create a sewing/crochet area to keep all my crafting supplies organized!

I puked definitely use this system and some organization containers in my office. It is currently used as an office, sewing and craft room AND guest bedroom…. YIKES! It’s a small space that can really use some help being more organized. I would love to add a system in there like this one. You did a great job, it looks wonderful and so functional!

Totally meant to say “could” use!

I would love to do a craft area like this❤️❤️ We are building a new house and it would be perfect.

I would create a new office/craft space. Something that allows for storage and room to work on any project. We have a small home and to make it work for an extended period of time, we need to make the most of every square inch. Especially if we ever need to make our guest room aka storage room 🙂 a nursery!

I am looking for ways to create an at-home office for us and the kids to use in our newly finished basement. Everything is all over the place right now

I’ve been wanting to redo our home office which is also the room with my closet. This would help so much to organize the office and keep it a designated area away from closet related stuff. Also, this would help especially since my husband is at home working now too and we would love to include a little spot for our little girl as she grows.

I would organize our pantry! We moved into our new home back in February, and the pantry needs some serious work. We need to maximize the space and also make it so we can see everything!

I am moving into a new town house and need to organize my craft space into a closet, this would be perfect!! I know I need a combination of drawers and shelves, but the back where I can hang specific tools will be a great addition!

Would love to organize my closet and my daughters closet as well! To have everything in order before I give birth in the fall

This is awesome! I’d love to use it in the garage to create better storage in there.

In love with all aspects of this space! You’ve thought of it all and TCS has all the best things for organizing any space. Makes me want to go through all of my stuff and find some type of storage container for it! Thanks for bringing us all along!

Would love to organize my laundry room further. We installed the elfa system and love it, but didn’t complete the organization with boxes and such; I am dying to do that!

The Container Store is like an adult playground. Love seeing what you’ve done with the place and am encouraged to know that being tidy doesn’t come naturally to you either. There is hope for me yet!

Love this!!!! I have four kids as well in the same age range as yours! I would organize our schoolroom/playroom with all the lovely things! I love how you made it functional AND made it look beautiful!

Need some serious help with organizing my overflow pantry and buffet area

I would love to redo our small bedroom turned office for 2 now that my husband and I both need workspace from home. The organization of the Elfa system is awesome!!

Oops, I forgot to specify what I’d do. I would organize my basement and make it much more functional and inviting. Then maybe I’d go down there to workout and do laundry more often. 😉

With all of my kids home, doing distance learning,I’d love to create an office/homework space for them. This looks perfect!

it’s condo living for us so many of our rooms and closets have many purposes. using organization pieces from the container store would be a game changer for us! you’ve given us so much inspiration.

Yesss! Love this desk space and would totally put this to good use. With being home now during this crazy time I am craving organization!

I have couple spaces that need some sprucing up… Craft room for sure, and the play room. The container store does it right! You made some great design choices here!

Redo a laundry area with a folding station at the correct height (and a built-in, retractable ironing board which I just got), and storage for detergents etc. Would be so nice to use Elfa instead of building my own which was my original plan. Rethinking that!

Only issue is that the track would have to be installed on a white brick wall, making mounting a bit more involved but I’ve worked with that before with my trusty hammer drill and deep anchors. So… thinking an Elfa set-up could work really well!

what a great idea, Kate! one side of my entire house is brick, I’m so nervous to mount anything on it, any advice? Thanks!

Heaven on earth would be an organized master closet. Currently have builder grade wire racks and have been saving up for a modular system we can customize to our needs. Feeling so inspired by this post and love the potential my space has.

I would reorganize our playroom closet and all of the gear for my little nugget.

My girls and I love arts and crafts. I also run an in home daycare! Needless to say we have stuff everywhere without it being super organized! This would finally help give everything a home! Love the way yours turned out!!!

My closet needs a name over but now that I have to work from home the elfa system seems like making a home office in a closet and doubling and a make up station would be so much fun.

I’m considering this for our laundry room and also my daughter’s workspace. She already has a desk but the vertical space above it is crying for this system, especially the pegboards.

A school station for my kids. Would love for our school area to be that organized!

Would be so nice in the home office or to organize the backs of several doors

An organized pantry!!! Everyone wants food all throughout the day. We dont have wall space for a homework station, but an organized pantry may just save my sanity. Love how it turned out Jen!

With 2 kids doing distant learning and; being in the frontline as nurses, my husband and I need our own space for our online classes as well. This will be a nice addition in our huge walk in closet that is bare right now.

I’ve been waiting so patiently for this post! I’d recreate this with $200! Love how it turned out. Homeschool has been hard and a little organization always makes things better.

What an amazing article and great job highlighting each aspect both small and big. My husband and I just bought our first home and it’s a row-house so space/storage is quite limited. We had to get creative and used some dead space in the walls to create a coat rack by our front door and hidden storage between the studs in the kitchen for things like the broom/swiffer. I’ve come to terms with the fact that I can’t do that in every single room and because we don’t have the luxury of separating office spaces and my craft supplies, the Elfa system would solve a lot of those problems! The organization and simplicity it brings, makes us feel like we’d be at peace knowing everything has its own space and we can still move things around if we need a small change to feed our design itch. Thank you for this opportunity and love your work!

I’m in grad school and will be working/taking classes remotely this summer and next fall. I’d use the money to organize my school work and create a beautiful desk area to work from home!

I love it! I would organize a closet!

I would love to redo my son’s desk area in his room to allow it to transition from tween to teenager.

Great article! Your directions were very precise, very clear, and doable for a beginner. We just bought an 80 year old farmhouse & honestly, I could use this system in every single room. I think pantry might be first. Followed by master closet, craft room, home office, and laundry room. ????????????

We are a homeschool family and building a new house. I would use it to work on our homeschool space in the new loft. I’m so excited to get it all organized.

Omg I love love love what you have done with this space! I would get a bunch of those smart store totes!! I love them so much! I’ve pretty much avoided paints, playdough, and all forms of arts and crafts because I have never been able to figure out how to organize it all effeciently! But this is it! It’s going to be life changing! Question though, I dont see those little containers you put the modeling clay in in your stories. Where do I find those?

I would love to create this in our basement. Having a designated work/homework space would remove the paperwork every where else!

I need to organize my guest bedroom…..Both the closet and the actual room. It could be so clean and organized with your tips and suggestions!

I would love to redo the office/homeschool/guest room. So much chaos with everything going on.

I would love to add some functionality to my closet!

I’d redo my RV closet that came with no organization other than a rod.

I’m dying to get an Elfa system for my garage so I can start building my tools and DIY collection!

This looks so amazing! It is perfect for homeschooling! Totally gonna look into this!

An office space for myself as we’re not sure when we’ll be heading back to school (I’m a teacher).

I would do the same thing! Such a great idea and space for the kids that is functional and looks great!

I would try to make it work in our playroom or office! So many possibilities with organizing!

Moving into a new house in August and for the first time ever we will have a pantry! No more squishing all of our food in and on top of cabinets. So excited, but want to make sure we really set it up right so that it’s extremely functional.

Love love this post! Planning to organize the craft and HW area for kids at my house too!

I LOVE the way this came out!!! I have been dying to organize my office and would greatly appreciate the opportunity to do so! I’m starting my Masters of Education program this summer and my office makes me feel uninspired…. This would help me to rejuvenate it!

My office/sewing room!

I would give my two sons functional closets. Right now because they are so young, everything is in a dresser. But with growing boys (and growing amounts of books and toys), we need a functional place to store everything!

I’m totally in for a kids work station!! We have our boys at a folding table, works ok, but after seeing your spot we need to upgrade! Love what you pulled together!

This is such a beautiful space!! My husband and I have both started working from home lately and have no home office – currently both at our kitchen table! This would be a great addition for a double home office with so many organization options!

I have an elfa system in my master closet and would love to change it up a bit! That’s the best part – it’s totally customizable depending on your needs. This homework station is awesome! I wish I had something like this in school.

I would update our disfunctional and ugly laundry room with an Elfa system!

I would LOVE to do something like this for my craft space! Right now, I use a table and cardboard boxes as ‘storage crates’ but it is not super functional.

I would create wall storage and display space beside my kitchen/dining area to put out my collection of measuring cups and vintage dishes.

I would definitely utilize the elfa system to create my own beautiful and organized crafting station! Most days there just isn’t enough time to finish projects in one sitting and I’m tired of taking over the dining room table with my mess just to have to clean it all up before dinner! This would be so helpful to organize supplies and keep things in a designated spot!

I would definitely upgrade and organize our Master Closet! It has some shelving in there but it is hung at awkward heights which make it impossible to hand more than one row of clothes! With my fiancé and I using it together, it really limits the space & usability!

My gear closet is a disaster zone right now but Elfa would be the perfect way to organize it!

I would totally work on updating my office storage situation! I don’t have room for a whole new system but I would purchase all the stylish and functional office storage pieces to keep my little business and kids craft supplies better kept! Your tutorials and style is always awesome! Love how this space turned out!

I would use this in our garage loft. My husband and I are going to share the space for his area and my crafting area! This would be a huge awesome organization tool for us! It would be a perfect way to help finish off this area of our home.

I should say a child’s homework station…but I’m not! ???? I want my own office / craft station just like what you did for your kiddos!!!

I would a set up like the one you have but unfortunately I don’t have the space for it. So I would try to work with what I have and organize it to be convenient for my kiddos 🙂

I love this so much!! Also, I’m a fellow diy-er and love to learn new things from you!! You have so many great tricks to make things simple! I’m PROMISE I’m not trying to butter you up, it’s the truth. Lol. My biggest organization problem is my PANTRY!!???? Plus, the boxes you showed us are AMAZING!! I have to get some of those regardless if I’m chosen. Those are just too good!!????????????

I’m a seamstress for work and I need a better set up, your post has me itching for a desk system like this!

I love this!! I change my answer from my comment on your IG post because I think I would do a whole Elfa system for our pantry!! I would love it! Nothing would make me happier than a super organized pantry ha!

I would like to reorganize my “decorating” closet/Pantry.

Our boy’s den. We have so many little things thrown in drawers and I would love for them to have a proper home!

We were also thrown in to homeschooling life. We converted our office to a “school room.” I had previously looked in to getting built-ins, but they are SO pricey! With your inspiration I would totally do something like this! It would be so useful for organization, and a dedicated homework space even after the kiddos are back in school.

I still think my pantry is the most likely to get organized first (baby steps in organizing my life), but the kids toys need homes too! I can use all the organizing help I can get!

My pantry and fridge! Living in a tiny rental is hard to do anything too permanent but those spaces always need improvements.

Just found out I’ll be working from home through the end of the year and likely permanent. Currently I don’t even have a desk! This would be so helpful to create my new working space that’s not so temporary!

Love this, it’s gorgeous! I’d do something very similar in our new daughters room. She will need a good learning space for practicing English!

I just found out I’ll be working from home through the end of the year and most likely permanently! I don’t even have a desk currently, so this system would help me create my “not so temporary” working space!

I have a hall closet that stores half bathroom and half craft supplies. I would love to get the right storage containers in there

Love the homework station you made! I am moving in June so I would use the money to organize our new home!

We just renovated our bedroom and I’m getting my first ever closet! I’m so excited because I’ve been living out of plastics totes for 14 years! Could really use this to purchase organization for our walk in closet!!

Our guest bedroom is being converted to office/guest room to make room for a nursery 🙂 We could use Elfa to help with the transition!

Oh, this would be a dream come true!! I love the simplicity and the easy of changing things around as needs change. With homeschooling 5 kiddos, this would be very loved and used all day long in our home

I would love to create a more beautiful and more efficient work space for my twin daughters, who are 9, to do their schoolwork…especially since schooling at home will most likely continue into the fall here in CA.

This is aaaaamazing!! I would love to create a Lego station for my son to organize all those dang little pieces and give him a place to display his creations!

I would love to flip a wide space I have neglected while homeschooling my four kids. You should see it! I currently have two cheap white desks with cube storage housing my sewing machine on one side, and my unopened Cricut Maker on the other side. A piece of scrap bead board connects the two. All temporary, just two years temporary! ????

I want to makeover my son’s desk area and add some upper shelves for his treasures and lego creations! He’s got a small space and a chair rail around the room that make it tricky but I love that the Elfa system can be customized and adjusted to fit anywhere!! I’m debating between all white or white and birch like you did here. Thanks for the inspo! Consider me INFLUENCED ????

This is so inspiring. I would do a homework station for my kids.

I would probably do the exact same work space for my kids!! ????. But you know, one project I would LOVE to do using the Elfa system (I love this system, I have it in my closets and pantry) is to do a “gift wrapping station” in one of my closets. I’ve always dreamed of doing it and have just never gotten it done!

I would love to make a space for me to work and an area for my kids to do crafts etc.

Love this idea for a shared office for my husband and me. We are like the odd couple one neat and one messy. Think this would help us both meet in the middle.

So, so many papers, arts and crafts at my house with 4 kiddos. I’d also love to set up a desk/work station for my kids. I am so glad you included the length of your space for your set up.

I would create a craft station and I would be in absolute heaven!!! (I also have 4 kids and I need to hide somewhere lol)

I would use a system like this in my eleven year old’s room. He could use a desk type of area with storage like this. Thanks for putting all the info/steps into a bog post for us!

I turned my master closet into an office space and I think the elfa system would work perfect in there!

You thought of everything with this homework station. It’s so inspiring and feels like a doable DIY for me. Thanks for sharing!

Home craft/office space!! We have a small room we don’t know what to do and I feel the elfa system would be ideal!

Love how it turned out! So functional and an efficient use of space. The Elfa system would be perfect for our home office too!!

I would love a home office! The guest bedroom is currently setup for temporary work from home, but as the current situation persists, I’d love to make a permanent office!

Love love love this! Love that you only install the top and the design is on point. The accessories are beautiful organizers too! Cheers!

I Love all things container store. Right now I’m working on making our basement functional. Id love to make a kids/ craft/computer desk.

Looks awesome and so easy! We are hoping to find a new house soon, expecting baby #2 AND seem to have endlessly growing amount of toys, craft supplies etc for my 2 year old. Would absolutely use $$ to organize the arts and craft stuff, and maybe help spruce up closet/storage options with some elfa support!

Ahh love this!!! I would love to kickstart organization of my home office. It tends to be the spot that all the junk gathers ???? I could use a system to get it into shape! ????????

Love this! Would love to organize all my DIY tools and materials in a similar way!

We just moved into a new house and my number 1 goal was to keep things organized! I have failed miserably. Our extra bedroom is currently a catch all. We have a four year old and 1.5 year old so nothing is safe. We need things they cannot get into! Thanks! Love watching you and your projects! Gives me inspiration 🙂

I would love to transform our bedroom closet.

My tiny unorganized office space and maybe closet space! These rock!

Our front room closet could really use a reorg – original cedar lined deep, square coat closet that is definitely not maximizing the space ????

My office ???? thanks for the giveaway

I would make a crafting station the whole family can utilize!

I think this would be perfect for a closet turned office type situation. Compact, adjustable, easy to set up, and beautiful. And when you no longer need the office and you want your closet back, turn it back into a prettier and more organized closet than you started with!

I think would actually create a similar desk system. We have a wall where we planned to add built-in’s, but this could be a good first solution.

A craft station for my kids!!

Organizers are my favorite and seeing how you make them pretty on top of functional is awesome!!

This is one of my favourite projects that you’ve done, looks so amazing! I need a dedicated work space for the kids so we can get our dining table back!

I would redo our master closet and call closet! Thanks for showing us all how easy this is.

I would love to better utilize the space on my closet. We moved from a house with 3 huge, master closets to a house with one tiny one. It’s an adjustment for sure!

We are just about ready to start designing an office/library room and we need lots of shelving and organizing items! I love the look of the magazine holders on the shelves and think some of the elements you used would be so great in our new space.

I’ve GOT to organize my one-car garage that has my laundry space. So many projects, so little space. It would be much more functional and efficient if the laundry area was organized with a legitimate system like elfa or similar

I would love to organize our kitchen! Specifically our spices/baking section. We just moved into our first home and are trying to stay organized to keep our sanity but it’s been a challenge with all of our other projects going on!

I’d love to also create a homework/craft station for my kids! Especially given the SIP orders, it would be nice to have a dedicated area that’s nice to look at and functional. Thanks for the inspiration!

Honestly I would dream of a work space like that for kids like that one day! It’s gorgeous and just as functional

This would be awesome to have.. 4 school aged kiddos and a new baby.. I need all the organizations help..

Love this! I would create a much needed home office! Right now I’m posted up at my kitchen island and it’s not workin so hot! ????

I would create a beautifully organized craft station. It’s so important to be able to see what you have, so why not display it in a smart and beautiful way? The Elfa system would be perfect for this! Thank you for the inspiration!

I would make an art/craft/homework station in our basement. It is just a big room with no system. Right now we use it mostly for storage.

I would use it in my craft/art space that desperately needs organization.

I would love to help my daughter organize her new, very small, apartment! She is working from home a lot lately & needs some help. The ELFA system looks like it would do the job 😉

I would organize our newly created office space! The office in the mechanical room just isn’t cutting it!

I would use it to organize my kitchen cabinets and under the sink!

We would organize our home office since we are both working from home now and for awhile! Also my daughters playroom

We would organize our home office since my husband and I are both working from home now and for at least a couple more months. Also my daughters playroom!

Home office/mail sorting and filing station. It’s always an issue at my house

I knew the Elfa system was awesome for closets and pantries but I had no idea it could be so pretty for things like this homework station. I would LOVE to add some function to my master closet!

I would love to extend my love of creativity and learn to sew! I have a dumping ground/office which is not very usable because of everything piled up. I would love to create a creative oasis for all things crafts and then extend out to sewing once I have the proper space! Then I would love to teach my daughter XO

I would love to do my closet! I have an older home with tiny closets so it would be so helpful to get an Elfa system!

I love how this turned out! The bins for craft supplies are so cool! I would totally want to tackle my pantry or my guest room/craft area!

I would love to reorganize my pantry! Throw everything out that I currently have and start from scratch!! Would feel so good!

My laundry room needs some WORK!! Seriously it’s embarrassing…

This would be a dream come true for our basement for our 3 kids! Especially now with homeschooling! Love your work and loved watching this project come to life!

We are currently in the process of downsizing, getting ready to sell our house and build a smaller pole barn home. This system would be so functional in so many spots in our new home. Pantry, clothes closets, desk area in living room….Thanks so much for your informative blog and instagram posts. I can’t wait to try some of your projects myself.

I’m dying to redo my closet! It needs some desperate diy organization!

We have these built in book cases from The previous home owner that were done very sloppy… I told my husband I’d love to tear them out and do 2 desk spaces for my kiddos with shelving for school and artwork supplies etc… I would definitely do something similiar, love it!

I want to make a closet office just like yours! Then our guest room would have more space.

I’d call it a craft station for my 7 kids, but they’ll probably call it a lego station! ????

I absolutely LOVE what you did here for your kids homework station! We recently bought a new desk for our office space since both my husband and I are WFH now and I have yet to organize the rest of the office! Love everything the container store has so will definitely be looking into getting some organizational items for there to help it all come together????

I would do something very similar but for one kid! Love it all! Thank you for sharing!!

I would organize my office and office closet. That has turned into just piles of paper work and crafts. Your kids homework area is a dream !

We just moved into a new house. Our old house had a lot of built in storage and our new house has none! ????????‍♀️ Thus, we’ve been slowly unpacking as we figure out storage solutions! ???? In fact, it there is some wasted space in the half bath and laundry room which could use storage ASAP! ????

I would love to redo our tiny master closet. With all my husband’s gear and uniforms we definitely need a better system!

My master closet could use some serious help!! I love this homework station! I only have a toddler now so have no use for it but it looks amazing and functional!

Now that I’m working from home I would definitely create a home office! I’m currently doing all of my work on the dining room table lol

You have inspired me to keep my elfa shelves and rework my office!! It needs a lot of love!

Totally didn’t get my email right before! Would definitely be redoing my office, it needs a lot of love????????

A bedroom homework/study area I think would be really cool!

My kids arts and crafts supplies. We have an IKEA cart we use with supplies but it’s impossible to keep organized with a toddler and preschooler. It’s glitter and googly eyes everywhere because when they reach in for one things the other items often topple. Help!

I need Elfa help in my soon to be teenage girl’s closet. It is a “reach in” closet and poor girl has no space for anything. All she sees is what is right in front of her – everything else disappears in the sides behind the wall. ????????‍♀️

The Pantry!!!!!

Such a creative way to organize! Would love to turn my spare room into a office since my Husband is working from home. For now he will use our tv stand as a desk. ????

Is love to get my kitchen cabinets organized! We don’t have a pantry – so our cabinets are super full!

I have a basement reno going on right now. (brought on by a major water leak from somewhere??????just pulled up the last of wet carpet.) I have been following you closely as I have been making decisions. I have THE perfect space for this system to house my 2 children’s homeschool stuff. Love it. Function at its finest✅

My garage! It still needs so much help!!

A home office!! We’re working remotely for an undefined anount of time and this mama needs a more creative, productive space.

Toss up either a new office area for my husband or our 11 yr old would like her closet overhauled

I would love to do a smaller version of this work station in my daughter’s bedroom AND overhaul her closet. Maybe it would encourage her to put everything in it’s place?!????????‍♀️ It would certainly give her more space and organization for her school work and art supplies!

Our den! I recently sold our desk because it was just a surface for junk, but now I need a place for storing old photos and files.

I just built a closet under our stairs and it is an empty shell. I’d love to add some sweet Elfa organization in there!

Love all this organization! My girls playroom craft table turned my office needs a little ❤️

I’d love to create an organized homework/activity area for my kids.

Beautiful space!

I have a drop off zone that needs an organization system

I would make a similar desk in my apartment! I’m in medical school and live with my so who works from home so it would be great to have this to as we study/work from home together!

I would crest a craft closet in my home office with this system. It looks great in your house and I’m sure it’s super functional.

I have a lot of options as many areas need some organization! Maybe get my husband’s work off of the dining room table? Or maybe some closet organizing?

I am an Interior Architecture and Design student with a three year old, so I would use this for my actual design/ rendering /homework/ project area (a space for me since my whole house she has taken over)!

I would redo our guest room which is an empty space, hopefully soon to be a child’s room

We are in the process of moving into our new home. I have been researching for WEEKS on how to optimize our pantry space!

I would love to do a homework station for my two boys. Right now they are doing their homeschool on dinner or foldaway table. I believe that having their designated work space will improve their work habits.

My office/guest room/music room is an absolute disaster and in DESPERATE need of some organization! It’s also the first room you walk into from the garage, so being able to see an organized space instead of sheer chaos the moment we walk into the house would be an absolute dream!

Awesome! I need to do this in my office soooo badly!

I am building an art business from home and currently have no dedicated studio space. I would use this system to carve out a space to work (that isn’t my dining table!) and store supplies out of reach of my toddler.

I would definitely do a homework station too. I may be homeschooling my kids in the fall and this would be amazing!!

I would Redo my boys room! Who share a room ???? maximize space!!! ????????‍♀️

I love this homework station! We have a tricky master closet that I would LOVE to take with the Elfa system. It looks incredibly simple and versatile. You did a killer job!

I would redo our loft to make it a functional office/play space! Right now it’s just a space for toys that rarely gets used. There is so much potential and you are giving me so many creative ideas!

I would add more organization to my craft space or pantry organization!

I would makeover my sewing and craft room with the Elfa system!

My husband’s closet! It’s a reach-in closet, and we used Elfa in a reach-in closet for our nursery 2 houses ago and loved it so much.

Both your areas are awesome and inspiring. I’ve known this was an option but it always seemed overwhelming. This post helps demystify it a little! We recently moved my “office” from a spot in our unfinished basement storage room/playroom (aka concrete cave), to a corner of my daughter’s bedroom. Now that I’ve gotten her moved to another bedroom, it’s time to get an actual office setup for the first time ever. I’ve got a lot of stuff, like 3 monitors for example, so a design your own system like this is basically my knight in shining armor!

I would love to organize a sewing room/bunk room that we are currently building in our basement! Half of the room will be for sewing and the outer parts of the room will have murphy bunk beds for when we host our large family!

I would organize my spare room or the tack room at the horse barn!

Definitely another work station & then closets! We now have 5 people going to school & working from home! Ella is great! Used for extra hall closet storage.

I’d love to create my own workspace! I’m currently in that stage where I work a wherever, but that means I’m always having to pick it up and move it.

I can’t wait to redo our office and hallway closet. It’s been our wedding storage room and I need to organize it all asap. Quarantine has us buying everything off our registry pre-wedding trying to organize everything while we have the time.

Kids closets for sure!!

Would love to upgrade our arts and crafts area too! Love these ideas and the organization! Such a gorgeous space!

Totally redo our master closet! ????

I would love this in the laundry room/pantry. It’s super tiny so this would help with pantry, cleaning supplies, tools, off season coats/boots/gloves.

Please! Home office/homeschool room!!! I’m DYING!

I would organize our playroom!

Your space is perfect! This homework station is definitely on my list but first I have an empty corner space in my kitchen that I want to put these shelves for my produce. Right now I have several containers and baskets that don’t even match al hanging out on my counter and I’d love to move them to shelves that look classy and put together purposefully.

Our in-progress kitchen storage! We had two huge, awkward sliding door closets in the kitchen that I’m working on converting to a cute and functional coffee nook, open pantry and recycling/trash center.

I’ve lived in my house for 20 years, the majority of the time as a single mom. I’ve always wanted to have a beautiful closet system but never seemed to have the money for it. I’d definitely use the Elfa system to finally get my dream closet.

I love your homework station and I would love to create the same thing, a homework/craft station in an extra bedroom upstairs. If I could corral everything in one place it would feel so good. 🙂

Just found out my stepdaughters may need to be homeschooled by me until JANUARY. Gulp! I would definitely use the money to organize each of their work spaces – they’re so excited about their own rooms in our new house for the first time.

I’ve been needing to organize our office for 5 years and now that I’m working from home I am motivated. Your makeover has really inspired me and I’m so grateful you shared your space. Thank you!

I would do a shoe closet! ???????? My shoes still haven’t been unpacked since we moved into our home 3 years ago

I am hoping to move from the hospital to working from home as a nurse. This would be great to build a small office area ????

I am about to start a huge renovation project in my new (old) home and I have realized during this stay at home time that I need a real home office! I would create a home office that is functional and beautiful.

We would work in our garage!

Love love love how this turned out! I’d love to create a space similar to this in our upstairs loft for my husband to work from home and eventually my littles to do homework! Until then a place for me to craft ????

I would create an actual desk area in our office space. Currently, it’s just a catch-all storage space of …. stuff! Old toys, random furniture pieces.

Definitely an area for my kids to do crafts!

I just installed an elfa system in my master closet, it is amazing! My next task is to organize my craft closet, it is beyond a mess at the moment! ????

This is incredible! Love it! I also have 4 kids and this set up seems like a winner!! I love watching your stories – you make these diy projects seem a little over-whelming!!

This is amazing! I would create a functional open shelving/office space in our small condo! Our first babe is due in July and our office is now a nursery 🙂

Thank you for the wonderful tutorial! You made a very beautiful and organized space for your kids! My husband and I just bought our first home together and we have a lot of organizing left to do. We don’t have any furniture for our office yet (besides a few folding tables) so I would love to use an Elfa system for creating a desk space to organize our supplies. We’ve moved in 2 months ago and still haven’t unpacked our office supplies!

I want to create a workspace in our spare room. Working from home without a desk has been hard. This would make my quarantine life so much easier !!

I love your space so much, I would have to do something very similar for my craft space!

Definitely a work station. We have a smaller nook in our master bedroom that is perfect for it.

I am trying to revamp my laundry/kitchen area and could totally use this to make laundry storage supplies a little more fun or to tidy up pantry space!

This looks so amazing!!! I would love to use this in my guest closet which currently hoards all things craft, decor and present wrapping! ???? would love to get this area organized and more functional as well as still be able to be used for guests when they stay…all while looking cute of course ????

Love this! I would use a system like this to create a home office nook, since I’ll be working from home for a while!

I just graduated college and had to put off moving due to covid. I’d hope to put this money to use for organizing around the house once we get there!

Im going for an office/ homework space. We’re moving from almost 3,000 sq ft to a 1200 sq ft shot gun house. The house has beautiful wide hallways with beadboard and 11′ ceilings. Its the only place we can fit in some much needed function. The Elfa system would be perfect for creating an office space in that area with minimal damage to the original beadboard walls.

I just moved into a new apartment and would love to create a space-saving Elfa work space in my living room! Absolutely love all the storage container ideas you’ve shared with us!

I would install this in my Laundry Room/Home Office space. Organization makes even small spaces so much more efficient as well as more eye appealing!! I’ve wanted to try the Elfa System so I hope I win!!!

I would love to organize all of our art supplies and photos with these containers. We are moving, so it would be helpful to have something like this to keep it all together. Once we move into our dream home, I would love to create a space like this.

We are moving soon out of our tiny apartment and will have a nice big rec room downstairs. I would create a space similar to yours for my two preteens to do their homework and art!

I would do a small desk area in my bedroom and get 2 main closets organized! Love the inspiration you give!

Thank you for writing this blog post with all the details! I loved following along in stories and watching this come together. I have an empty corner of my bedroom that is perfect for an Elfa office space. Thanks for the inspiration!

We have a bonus room upstairs with a sloped ceiling, so I would use this system with low shelves and desks stretched out over a long wall for a homework/crafts area for my kiddos! I love your site and IG so much.

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