19 Easy DIY Desk Ideas for Every Room

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    Solid Walnut Waterfall Desk for Two

    A wooden desk with two white office chairs
    Dans le Lakehouse

    This waterfall desk is made from solid wood countertops, making it a cinch to put together. There’s even a built-in feature you can include that will help hide your cords.

    Solid Walnut Waterfall Desk for Two from Dans le Lakehouse

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    Hairpin Leg L-Shaped Desk

    A hairpin L-shaped desk in an office
    A Beautiful Mess

    Plywood is used in this L-shaped desk which can be converted into a longer workspace if needed. Hairpin legs look great and are easy to attach, wrapping up this project quickly.

    Hairpin Leg L-Shaped Desk from A Beautiful Mess

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    Live Edge Wood Desk

    A live edge desk attached to an office wall
    The Merrythought

    Here’s a stylish desk that could be put anywhere, in any room. All you need is a wall to attach it to. This desk is easy to make and really stands out thanks to its live edge top.

    Live Edge Wood Desk from The Merrythought

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    Custom Built-In Desk

    A white built-in desk in an office
    A Beautiful Mess

    IKEA cabinets make up the base of this DIY desk idea that can be customized to fit any size area. Included are directions on how to make it large enough for two people if space provides.

    Custom Built-In Desk from A Beautiful Mess

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    Fold-Away Desk

    A fold-away desk sitting in a loft
    Houseful of Handmade

    This unique desk can be folded away when not in use. It looks great when it’s set up, giving you some extra workspace whether you need it.

    Fold-Away Desk from Houseful of Handmade

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    Wall-to-Wall Floating Desk

    A wall-to-wall desk in an office
    The Navage Patch

    A floating desk can be a nice way to make a small space useful. This wall-to-wall floating desk is built from butcher block counters which have been carefully stained to create a stunning finished desk.

    Wall-to-Wall Floating Desk from The Navage Patch

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    Concrete Desk

    A concrete desk in an office
    The Merrythought

    Try out something different with this DIY desk with a concrete top. It’s a small desk with just enough room to be functional but compact enough to fit in a small space. Sawhorse legs give it a streamlined look.

    Concrete Desk from The Merrythought

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    Modern Desk

    A modern wooden desk next to a brick wall
    Average But Inspired

    You can build this gorgeous modern desk in a weekend with just a few power tools. The desk fits with just about any style, just change out the hardware for a whole new look.

    Modern Desk from Average But Inspired

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    Farmhouse X Office Desk

    A white farmhouse x-frame office desk
    Handmade Haven

    Bring the farmhouse style into any room when you include this DIY desk. There are shelves on the right side for storage and a nice smooth wooden top for writing.

    Farmhouse X Office Desk from Handmade Haven

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    Plywood Desk

    A brown and black desk in a living room
    Within the Grove

    Stunning doesn’t even start to describe this modern plywood desk that looks like it’s from the pages of a catalog. There’s a whole lot of gluing here, but the result is well worth it.

    Plywood Desk from Within the Grove

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    Simple Modern Wood Desk

    A simple desk in an office under a large calendar
    House on Longwood Lane

    This would be a wonderful first woodworking project. It’s a straight-forward build with only straight cuts. Directions are included on how to cover up the rough plywood edges.

    Simple Modern Wood Desk from House on Longwood Lane

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    Built-In Office Nook

    A wooden desk and bookshelves
    Nick+Alicia

    This project not only shows you how to build a desk, but it also shows you how to build a complete built-in office nook. Don’t be afraid to tackle this project, in addition to the desk there are only a few shelves and drawers.

    Built-In Office Nook from Nick+Alicia

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    DIY Desk Under $100

    A wooden desk against a wall
    Handmade Haven

    If you’re on a budget for your DIY desk, this a-frame desk can be built for less than $100! It even includes a drawer for some much-needed storage.

    DIY Desk Under $100 from Handmade Haven

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    Fold Down Desk

    A fold down desk in a bedroom
    Not Just a Housewife

    Sometimes there’s absolutely no room for a desk. This problem has been fixed with this fold-down desk that’s attached to the wall and only folds down when in use. Storage and a corkboard make it even more useful.

    Fold Down Desk from Not Just a Housewife

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    Floating Desk

    A floating desk in a children's playroom
    Within the Grove

    This is a desk meant for children, but simply raise it up to standard size and you have a modern floating desk that you can place anywhere in your home.

    Floating Desk from Within the Grove

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    Desk In a Closet

    A wooden desk in a closet that has blue wallpaper
    Houseful of Handmade

    Make a closet into an office with this tutorial. This creates a cozy spot for you to attend to all your tasks. You’ll build a base and then add on the top of the desk in this weekend project.

    Desk In a Closet from Houseful of Handmade

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    Custom Industrial Work Desk

    A dark brown desk with industrial pipe legs
    Craft Thyme

    Black iron piping along with wood gives a great industrial look. The piping is very easy to work with, cutting down the woodworking portion needed to build this desk.

    Custom Industrial Work Desk from Craft Thyme

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    Resin Top Desk

    A white desk with a resin top
    Centsational Style

    You’ll learn how to make a resin top for a desk in this tutorial. You’ll get step-by-step directions on how to pour and paint and resin top for your desk.

    Resin Top Desk from Centsational Style

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    Plywood Topped Double Desk

    A desk made out of plywood in a children's room
    Lemon Thistle

    This DIY desk project is perfect for the beginner. Plywood is used to top the desk and an IKEA cabinet holds everything up. This desk is long enough that there’s room for two.

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