Organize your workspace properly. All you need for this is a desk with a well-thought-out design – lots of shelves or drawers.
But is it really that easy to find a ready-made solution? The pains of choice are surely familiar to you. If the store doesn’t have anything worth your attention, there is a way out: you just need a little imagination, a small set of tools, and some basic skills with your hands. Try making a desk yourself, and you’ll get the result you’ve been dreaming of.
Before you start making a desk, think about which type of wood you’d like to use. On our website, you can find blanks from different species: beech, oak, cherry, walnut, and more.
Which wood to use for the desk?
1. Oak
They say it’s the king of the forest. This is a hardwood, very heavy and durable. Oak is the most common material for making furniture, and desks are no exception.
2. Ash
In its mechanical qualities, it resembles oak but has more flexibility. Its color is lighter, with shades of pink and a pearly shimmer. It polishes easily, which is definitely a huge advantage.
3. Walnut
Perfect for luxury furniture, looks great in any interior. Walnut is one of the most valuable wood species. It has a beautiful, expressive appearance with a variety of shades.
The key to success
The main requirements for your future desk are:
- it should be comfortable;
- it should include everything necessary for work;
- it should fit harmoniously into the overall interior.
An idea is the foundation of the process, so try to imagine in advance how your handmade desk will look.
Adding variety to work routine
How to transform your workplace and make it as functional as possible? Engineering ideas know no limits, and even such a simple piece of furniture as a desk can become multifunctional and a true piece of carpentry art. Here are some options for making an unusual desk:
Add adjustable legs and a folding tabletop. In this case, it is recommended to use a lifting mechanism and a swivel support, which allow you to create such a structure. Many people like to work standing up, considering it beneficial for the back and energizing.
Build in wireless charging for a phone. Make a “smart” desk with your own hands. Furniture with wireless charging is a modern solution that saves you from worrying about your phone running out of battery at the wrong moment.
A desk with add-ons in the form of drawers, shelves, and racks. If the tabletop is too small to hold everything you need, then drawers, shelves, and racks are a must.
As for the size of your future desk, focus on your workplace requirements. If space allows, you can consider XXL dimensions. In terms of shape, the desk can be corner-shaped or semicircular – it all depends on your preferences.
How to make a desk?
First, decide on the dimensions of the future piece and draw a sketch with the height, width, length of the tabletop, number of legs, and other details. The sketch doesn’t have to be neat – you can draw it by hand or use special programs.
Once you decide on the size and shape, you’ll need to purchase the material. You can find wooden blanks on our website. Once you have the material, start assembling.
Step 1. Clean, level, cut, and sand the tabletop. Cut it to the required length and treat the edges.
Step 2. Sand and coat all parts. Before coating, clean the surface from dust.
Tip: to preserve the natural character of wood, use a paint roller for finishing.
After treatment, the desk must dry thoroughly. Once all parts are dry, move on to the next steps.
Step 3. Make the frame from the legs. For a desk, the legs can be either wood or metal. Let’s focus on wooden legs – they should be paired and parallel to each other.
Step 4. Attach the legs to the tabletop. Use a screwdriver and drill holes that will later be used to connect the tabletop and the legs.