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35 DIY Desks For A Stylish WFH Life

Work, work, work. Seems like that is all I do sometimes, yet if you looked at my office this summer,…

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35 DIY Desks For A Stylish WFH Life

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Work, work, work. Seems like that is all I do sometimes, yet if you looked at my office this summer, you would think my work life was an afterthought. My office furniture certainly was, or the lack thereof, rather. I went looking for a new desk and filing system at West Elm and even Target and IKEA, but nothing looked the way I wanted, at least not for the budget I have. After scouring Pinterest for days, I made a list of the bnest DIY desks you could make, and then had trouble deciding. I settled on small farmhouse desk to go in my new rustic bedroom, but I plan to make the colorful wall mount unit for my craft room soon. Check out these awesome DIY ideas complete with step by step tutorials for homemade desks. Budget friendly but awesome DIY office furniture ideas, you can’t go wrong with any of these fun pieces in the office, kitchen, living room or craft room.

DIY Desks

1. DIY Mounted Wall Desk

thecraftedlife

DIY Mounted Wall Desk, a home office idea, easy to scale up for a whole batch and a keepsake worth handing down

It feels great to have a little work space, plus some shelves to house my accessories. And what better way to do that than install my very own Mounted Wall Desk. I mean seriously, how cute is this DIY project from The Crafted Life? It brings a lot of character in your space and it doesn’t hurt that it looks vintage and at the same time modern.

2. DIY L-Shaped Desk

handmade-haven

DIY L-Shaped Desk, simple enough for a first try at the craft and a result that outshines anything mass produced

Isn’t this L-Shaped Desk look lovely? If you are a fan of the modern rustic look, then this statement piece will certainly fit the bill. I just love the contrast it makes with the white walls and how spacious it is. Truly, you can have a lot of work done with this pretty desk.

4. Build A Standing Desk

abeautifulmess

Build A Standing Desk, quick enough to finish before nap time and a result that outshines anything mass produced

Build a wrap around standing desk that can allow you and your partner to work in separate areas, have plenty of desktop space and essentially freeing a lot of space that is uncluttered. I just love this desk idea and I can’t wait to try it.

5. Custom Industrial Wooden Desk

craftthyme

Custom Industrial Wooden Desk, quick enough to finish before nap time and warmth that a plain corner was missing

This beautiful Custom Industrial Wooden Desk is the perfect piece for any home office. Typically, it would cost a fortune when you buy it at a furniture shop but you can definitely build your own with this easy tutorial from Craft Thyme.

7. Industrial Sawhorse Desk

kleinworthco

Industrial Sawhorse Desk, a home office idea, easy to scale up for a whole batch and a keepsake worth handing down

This Industrial Sawhorse Desk is an interesting and unique type of desk that breathes creativity. It’s actually the coolest thing I have seen today. I just love the look and the concept of this desk. If you’re going for the modern industrial look, this is definitely the way to go.

8. DIY Farmhouse Desk

thecreativemom

DIY Farmhouse Desk, quick enough to finish before nap time and a look that photographs beautifully once finished

If you’re looking for a farmhouse desk that will make your home office pop, you’re in for a real treat with this tutorial from The Creative Mom. They have a free DIY desk plan that would surely fit the bill. Add the warm rustic feeling to your home office with this farmhouse desk.

9. DIY Desk Under $60

prettyprovidence

DIY Desk Under $60, quick enough to finish before nap time and a look that photographs beautifully once finished

This is a great IKEA Hack that certainly looks pretty when you WFH. Totally going to steal this idea and set this up for my home office. It’s exactly what I have been looking for, classy and cheap! Such a unique creation that definitely allows you to work from home in style.

10. DIY Industrial Farmhouse Desk

honeybearlane

DIY Industrial Farmhouse Desk, a home office idea, easy to scale up for a whole batch and a keepsake worth handing down

This desk looks absolutely gorgeous! Bring back the simplicity and rustic appeal of an old farmhouse with this easy-to-build plan from Honey Bear Lane. The desk is easy to build, requires no special woodworking tools, and best of all, is relatively inexpensive to make.

11. Transformable Hairpin Leg Desk

abeautifulmess

Transformable Hairpin Leg Desk, doable in a single sitting with basic tools and a detail guests always ask about

12. DIY Farmhouse Writing Desk

cherishedbliss

DIY Farmhouse Writing Desk, quick enough to finish before nap time and a project worth saving for a free weekend

14. Ladder Desk

househomemade

Ladder Desk, fast enough to knock out on a rainy afternoon and a look that photographs beautifully once finished

15. DIY Kids Homework Hideaway Wall Desk

organizedmom

DIY Kids Homework Hideaway Wall Desk, a home office idea, budget friendly using stuff already sitting in a bin

16. DIY White Office Desk

sonomaseven

DIY White Office Desk, quick enough to finish before nap time and a result that outshines anything mass produced

17. Rolling Pipe Desk

housebyhoff

Rolling Pipe Desk, simple enough for a first try at the craft and a result that outshines anything mass produced

18. Farmhouse X Office Desk

handmade-haven

Farmhouse X Office Desk, quick enough to finish before nap time and proof a small change makes a real difference

20. DIY Standing Desk Transformation

thriveorsurvive

DIY Standing Desk Transformation, cheap to pull off with dollar store finds and a detail guests always ask about

22. Build A Rustic Factory Salvage Desk

homestratosphere

Build A Rustic Factory Salvage Desk, quick enough to finish before nap time and a detail guests always ask about

23. Recycle Old Door Into New Desk

handyfather

Recycle Old Door Into New Desk, doable in a single sitting with basic tools and a detail guests always ask about

25. Copper Pipe Child’s Desk DIY

abeautifulmess

Copper Pipe Child's Desk DIY, a home office idea, easy to scale up for a whole batch and a keepsake worth handing down

27. Scrap Lap Desk

ana-white

Scrap Lap Desk, simple enough for a first try at the craft and a look that photographs beautifully once finished

28. DIY Butcher Block Desk

modishandmain

DIY Butcher Block Desk, quick enough to finish before nap time and an upgrade that feels far pricier than it was

29. DIY Vintage Desk

strawberry-chic

DIY Vintage Desk, a home office idea, no fancy equipment needed to get started and a keepsake worth handing down

30. DIY Workbench Inspired Desk

jaimecostiglio

DIY Workbench Inspired Desk, quick enough to finish before nap time and a sweet way to personalize a plain space

31. DIY Plywood Desk

hellonancy

DIY Plywood Desk, forgiving even if a step turns out a little crooked and warmth that a plain corner was missing

32. DIY Ikea Hack Desk with Plank Top & Copper Pulls

thegatheredhome

DIY Ikea Hack Desk with Plank Top & Copper Pulls, easy to scale up for a whole batch and a keepsake worth handing down

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