DIY Craft Desk

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  Step 1

  BEFORE- $35 desk from Craigslist, sheet covered table.

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  Step 2

  Idea sketch of new desk design.

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  Step 3

  During assembly - I first put together the cube shelves and then attached them with 2 1x4" boards. This was to make it stable and not let the MDF top sag in the middle.
  On the L side, I attached the legs and more 1x4s around the edges.

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  Step 4

  Painted and sealed - I attached the tops and then painted it and sealed with varnish.

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  Step 5

  It really didn't take much time at all, once I had it planned out and the parts purchased. Buying two $50 shelves from Target makes it about $150 total in price, so you can definitely find pre-made desks for that amount. However, they will not be nearly as large or with as much storage or as well-built (mostly will be the cheap laminate wood). Also, I absolutely loved the challenge of designing and building something this large all by myself, no help from my husband or anyone. It was completely worth the cost for that feeling of accomplishment!

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Kin Dragon · Denton, Texas, US · 758 projects 25th April 2019

You are so lucky to have a proper craft desk!
And better yet you were able to make yours! That makes it even more special

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monika.robinski · Rockland, Maine, US 14th January 2014

Love the idea and the finished look. It's great that you didn't need help with it. Each time I want to build something my dear hubby always wants to do it for me, I have to tell him that I can use the screwdriver myself, thank you. Lol.It's sweet of him though.

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kristanleigh · Virginia Beach, Virginia, US 5th January 2013

I came across this via Pinterest!! I am dealing with a really small desk that well my yarn has taken over..My stepfather told me to get the measurements and a image drawn so we can make it...I am so excited to have a totally awesome craft space/office space..Thank you for your your tutorial and beautiful idea..I have been looking for months now on a desk that would be perfect..I would rather spend money on wood to make something then to spend money on a 6ft folding table...I'm so excited!! You have no clue!!

kristanleigh · Virginia Beach, Virginia, US 5th January 2013

oh and my future craft room is being built around this space! So here is to a room of my own one day! lol..need a space for myself and kick the husband and kid out hehe..

kristanleigh · Virginia Beach, Virginia, US 5th January 2013

oh and my future craft room is being built around this space! So here is to a room of my own one day! lol..need a space for myself and kick the husband and kid out hehe..

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LaLaLa · U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, US · 7 projects 13th August 2011

Wow!! This is what other people's craft areas look like?!?! Lol mine is a spot on the floor with stuff strewn all over the place...

Ichigo M. · 13 projects 30th December 2012

Same here, lol. :p

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Nancy! · Shawinigan, Quebec, CA · 64 projects 20th July 2011

Love love love !!

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Stacy H. · Melbourne, Victoria, AU · 23 projects 4th January 2011

This is fantastic........can't wait to do it myself. Thank you.

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PJ F. · Fort Valley, Virginia, US 29th April 2010

You did a FANTASTIC job! I am currently looking for ideas for my craft room.

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Sheila H. 22nd August 2009

Love it - great job!

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georgia S. 20th August 2009

awesome ..its gorgeous you have talent

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Lindsey Lockdown · U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, US · 2 projects 22nd July 2009

This desk is AMAZING! my boyfriend is a carpenter and we're going to build me a new desk and I'm pretty sure Im going to use part of the design of this one!

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