Are you looking for some DIY desk ideas?
Due to the increasing home-based work culture, DIY desks are gaining popularity among work-from-home professionals.
A desk is a personal space for you. But what if you make it a one for yourself? The ones you crafted personally with your hands are more special than the ones available at the market, right??
Furthermore, the DIY desks are budget-friendly, customizable, and more special…
Okay, you’ve decided to make your DIY desk, but where to start? From here itself, I’ll guide you through the process of crafting your best DIY desk.
What all factors to consider before making your DIY desks:
- Usage (work, gaming, crafting, or studying)
- Size and shape (does it fit to your room Size)
- Positioning (natural light, power outlets, etc)
- Storage needs (if need drawers, shelves, etc)
- Ergonomics (desk height, space for keyboard, etc)
- Materials (wood, metal, or combo)
- Budget
- Skills (If you’re a beginner, choose a simpler design)
As of now, the above factors are enough to proceed with the DIY desk.
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8 Best DIY Desk Ideas for Home
1. The Floating Desk
This is the simplest and easiest desk anyone can do it on their own. I prefer this one for a complete beginner. Even, though this is your first DIY project, you can go ahead without any hesitation…
As the name indicates, this desk floats in the air… Don’t believe me? Yes, it floats… It doesn’t have supporting legs like traditional desks. The wooden base is supported by L-shaped iron rods, that are mounted to the wall.
For those who need a space-saving DIY desk at an affordable cost, this model is the best. You just need to buy the wooden base and rods.
Then with a driller and some screws, you can easily fix the table. That’s all it’s done… You have made your DIY home desk within a few minutes…
For an even more affordable option, you can use any old wooden base that’s available in your home or backyard.
NOTE: The only thing you must take care of is the desk height. Measure your chair height, before drilling holes on walls. If you commit a mistake in height, then you must redo the work.
For an even easier process, refer to Tasha’s blog about the step-by-step tutorial about this floating desk by Kaleidoscope Living.
One thing you must consider about the design of this desk. It’s fixed and not portable (you can’t move this desk).
2. The $35 Wooden Desk
This is the most affordable DIY wood desktop for your home office! With only 35 dollars, you can assemble this complete Desk.
Thanks to Angela Rose, the author of angelarosehome.com. She shared this amazing desk idea on her blog, check for detailed instructions. It’s worth reading…
How to Make this Desk?
- Gather Materials and Tools: 2’x4’ plywood, 1×2 pine boards, wood stain, wood conditioner, topcoat, wood glue, miter saw, nail gun, sander, drill, screws, clamps.
- Create rectangular legs using 1×2 pine boards. Secure with wood glue and nails, or use a Kreg jig for pocket holes.
- Attach legs to the plywood desktop, then frame out the edges with 1×2 pine boards for a polished look.
- Apply wood conditioner and topcoat to complete the desk.
As with other DIY projects, this desk is highly customizable. You can change the size of the desk and height. I would prefer to buy height height-adjustable chair. This would help you do the work easily, even if you did wrong in the table height settings.
3. DIY Corner Desk:
Corner desk? Quite interesting. It’s almost like a cubicle in an office.
I know this desk is cute. Buy do you know this gives you a very comfortable and calm environment to work in?
Just look at the design, it’s so cool. It has a lot of drawer spaces to store your belongings. I also love the legroom of this design, it’s quite comfortable, right? The top corner shelf is a BONUS!!!
Head over to Shanty2chic’s blog to get detailed instructions to make this cute DIY Corner desk.
4. Double-Sided Desk
This double-sided desk is the most space saver. The advantage of this desk is its portability. Not all desks are portable and lightweight, this model gives both of these convenience.
With this DIY double-sided desk idea by HGTV, you can make it for your home office desk easily.
I bet that you like this design. Especially your kids will love it…
I can see a lot of advantages, such as,
- simple design
- Smart seating
- can work on walls
This DIY desk brings a smile to your kid’s face. So I would highly recommend this for kids.
5. Hairpin Leg Desk
This is one of the most stylish DIY desks with space-saving features. I have to admit that, it’s very light-weight and portable.
Rachel Denbow of abeautifulmess, has come up with the idea of a hairpin leg desk.
I love its simplicity… You don’t need to be a DIY expert to make this one.
Here’s a simple guide to creating a transformable hairpin leg desktop:
- Gather a wooden board, hairpin legs, sandpaper, wood stain or paint, screws, and a drill.
- Sand the wooden board to smoothen it. Apply your chosen wood stain or paint and let it dry completely.
- Position the hairpin legs on the underside of the board at the corners. Mark screw holes, then drill pilot holes.
- Attach the legs using screws, ensuring they are tightly secured.
- Optionally, add accessories like cable organizers or a monitor stand. Your desk is now ready to use!
6. DIY Wall-to-Wall Floating Desk
This wall-to-wall floating desk is the simplest one I have seen in my career. No legs. Do you believe it?
In my previous floating desk idea, I share some wall mounts to fix it. But here is a big NO!
NO Legs to support this desk. Then how it reside? with just a wall-to-wall support!
Check thenavagepatch to get complete details about this DIY desk. This simple yet sturdy design is perfect for small spaces and offers a minimalist look.
7. DIY Fold Down Wall Desk
As the name indicates, you can store the desk on a wall. It’s highly a space saver. If you like to work on a desk, take it from a cupboard and use it, other times, you can use it as a window to a cupboard.
Sam Raimondi from diyhuntress, originally shared this idea on her blog. You can also check out her Youtube video about the DIY steps to craft this compact fold-down wall desk.
8. DIY Glass TopDesk
This is the cheapest DIY desk on my list… You can buy a glass top, assemble the wooden base, and place it. Thats all…
Bethany from dwellingsbydevore shares this epic glass-top DIY desk.
If you’re on a tight budget, this glass desk is the best option. Remember, it’s a glass, so it’s important to handle it with care. It’s easy to assemble. So you can make it in no time…
Final Thoughts,
Oh, finally I came to the end. I have listed the DIY desk ideas which I like the most. I have also considered the space-saving nature, comfort, and budget-friendly designs.
But don’t stop here… You can also craft your design as per your Power of imagination. Hey, I am not kidding. Go ahead and design something unique. It all depends on your space availability and your skill level.
Check out my other projects such as DIY Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids and Romantic Picnic Ideas for Couples.
I hope you would like the above DIY desk ideas.
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