DIY Work desk

Published on March 17, 2024

If you've ever thought about building your own work desk but didn't know where to start, this post is for you. Building your own work desk is a great way to save money and get exactly what you want. In this post, I'll show you how to build a simple work desk using basic tools and materials. Hence, you can customize it to fit your space and style, and the best part is that you don't need any special skills or experience to do it. Let's get started!

First, you'll need to gather your materials. You'll need worktop, legs, screws, and a drill. You can find these materials at your local hardware store or online. My selection is very budget friendly and easy to find in Finland, but you can choose any materials you like.

• Worktop: I chose a 2000mm x 600mm x 26mm glued timber panel acacia oiled from Bauhaus. Cost: 89 EUR.
• Legs (2x): I chose a MITTBACK adjustable leg from IKEA. Cost: 40 EUR x 2 = 80 EUR. Here I should have chosen a cheaper option, but I liked the design and the adjustable height. Though I could have saved at least 20 EUR by choosing a cheaper option.

Once you have your materials, you can start building your work desk. The first step is to attach the legs to the worktop. You can do this by drilling pilot holes in the worktop and then screwing the legs into place.

Make sure the legs are evenly spaced and secure.

Once the legs are attached, you can add any finishing touches you like, such as a coat of paint or varnish. And that's it! You now have a beautiful work desk that you built yourself.

I'm very happy with the result. The desk is sturdy, looks great, and fits perfectly in my home office. I also saved a lot of money by building it myself. Total cost was 169 EUR, which is a great deal for a desk of this
I hope this post has inspired you to build your own work desk. It's a fun and rewarding project that anyone can do. Happy building!