When it comes to purchasing furniture, you’ll find that there are quite a few compromises to be made.
Whether that one piece doesn’t come in the color you like or it lacks a storage unit, finding the right desk can be a hassle.
Now, while we mere mortals have to accept it as it is and settle for what furniture stores have to offer, the crafty among us get to look at this issue as an opportunity!
If you’re looking for ways to design or upscale your desk, here are 22 DIY ideas.
1. Personalize Your Desk
Designing your own desk gives you the opportunity to make something that will truly reflect who you are as well as the particular aesthetic that you’re about.
Think of favorite colors, shapes, specific storage units, and so on.
2. Functional Add-Ons
While your run-of-the-mill desks come with a drawer or two, the DIY option means you get to make yourself a desk that’s multifunctional.
For instance, cupboards look quite nice as part of a desk and they grant you a lot more storage space.
3. Create Something Unique
When you choose to DIY your own desk, the technique, and all other creative components are entirely up to you.
For a truly unique end result, you could try a fun technique, such as decoupage.
4. Consider the Shape
Before opening the toolbox, carefully consider the ideal desk shape that your space needs.
Many homeowners, for instance, have that one awkward corner where nothing seems to fit well. Perhaps an L-shaped DIY desk could help?
5. Make the Most of Your Interior at a Better Price
The appeal of entirely custom-made furniture lies in its absolute cohesion with the overall interior.
We all know how pricey such furniture can be, so being able to DIY your desk is a true blessing!
You’ll still have to invest in proper materials and sacrifice your time, but it’s more than worth it.
6. Save Space Like a Pro
On the other hand, your reasons for choosing the DIY alternative may be wholly practical.
If you have a very small space on your hands, the traditional store-bought desks won’t be any good.
When you’re the one making the desk, you get to decide the exact dimensions and the model.
7. Customize the Surface
Looking for a way to upscale an old wooden desk?
Promote its durability and aesthetic appeal by installing a marble working surface.
8. Nail Down the Color
When browsing for furniture, the color can be a real issue. I’m looking for a club table right now and apparently they don’t make them in mahogany anymore!
Anyway, DIY gives you the chance to nail down the color exactly as you like and really make your interior pop.
9. Promote Your Favorite Aesthetic
Furniture stores usually present us with desks that share the main design components.
They’re mainly focused on stability, the working surface, and sometimes storage – but what about style? What if you don’t want the basic desk desk?
Doing it yourself gives you the space to focus on whichever aesthetic you please.
10. Rustic DIY Desk
Rustic style is an awesome choice for a home office, as it provides warmth and chill vibes that a modern individual really needs.
And it’s much easier to make than you’d think!
The above desk is composed of a single, solid plank that’s installed into the wall.
11. Minimalist DIY Desk
Stone is a solid and durable desk material, and it’s much less likely to get scratched or burnt than PVC or wood.
It’s also an ideal pick for a minimalist home office!
12. French Country DIY Desk
Now, farmhouse, French and English country, and cottagecore are the styles where the old furniture you have stored away in your attic comes into play!
It also means that you don’t need to be as skilled, as you aren’t really making a piece of furniture. You’re merely refreshing it.
So take that old desk or vanity, paint it a soothing, country color, and voila!
13. Cute DIY Desk
Promote a cute aesthetic in your home office with the help of pastels and romantic design.
Shapely, vintage pieces in fun colors are the epitome of the style.
14. DIY Solution for the Kid’s Room
When you’ve got two little ones and a shared room, what of the study corner?
You can either have one play while the other does their homework, and I’m sure no one wants that drama, or you can take the matter into your own hands!
Tiny, school-style desks for one are a perfect solution. They’re much easier to place in the room, and they allow for plenty of personal space.
15. Chic Design
Use metallic elements in an alternative way.
The DIY option grants you endless options when it comes to material combinations.
It’s also a good opportunity to recycle or reuse materials you would have otherwise thrown away.
16. Creative Shape
Design yourself something that truly subverts expectations.
As your run-of-the-mill desks usually tend to be strictly rectangular, DIY a desk that will stand out with its soft lines and unconventional shape.
17. Three Legs?
Speaking of subverting the expectations…
The desk legs can swing two ways – they’re either a major part of the design or aesthetically insignificant.
If you’re about the first, then creating a desk with an odd number of legs is right up your lane.
18. Bunk Bed Space-Saving Hack
A bunk bed for one is a great way to save space without sacrificing comfort.
To make the most of the desk under-space, DIY or custom-made desk alternatives are almost a must. It’s a unique space that requires a unique approach.
If you’ve got the talent, why not do it yourself?
19. Midcentury Modern DIY Desk
When we say timeless, by that we usually mean the classic, old-school style found in antique chandeliers and clawfoot tubs.
However, another style that’s stuck around for quite a while now is the midcentury modern. And it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere!
Design yourself a straight-line, sleek, and functional desk to promote this aesthetic in your own interior.
20. Double the Working Area
Create a wide desk for yourself so that you can comfortably share it with your housemates.
We’ve all got deadlines and pending projects. No hogging the desk all to yourself!
21. Seasonal Palette
From 1 to Mariah Carey, how excited are you for Christmas?
Create yourself a DIY desk that suits the color scheme of the season and take the celebration to another level!
22. Boho DIY Desk
Make use of organic materials and hues to make yourself the perfect boho DIY desk!
Match the modern design with rustic elements and decor for optimal results. And, of course, don’t forget to match your creation with an appropriate desk chair.