Use cube storage for handy built-in shelving If a standing desk is not for you, this hack could still be an option, “I also considered going a normal desk height for this one, which would have meant making some precise cuts and measurements before assembling the cabinets,” Brittni explains. The results speak for themselves, and as the IVAR is one of the most cost-effective of all the IKEA ranges, they aid the modest cost of the project. Opting for a pared-back and neutral look, the talented DIYer decided not to paint the cabinets, although this would be an option if you prefer.īrittni styled her standing desk with Scandi-style accessories and installed a beautiful pine peg-hook shelf on the wall above, adorned with stylish accessories. Although good for your health, standing desks can be painful for your bank balance, often costing more than their lower-level counterparts.Ĭalifornia-based Brittni Mehlhoff, the founding editor, art director, and stylist of the Paper & Stitch blog and hugely popular Instagram account came up with the perfect solution to this purse-string predicament it’s one of the most aesthetically pleasing IKEA desk hacks yet.īrittni hacked two pine IKEA IVAR cabinets by fixing a pine board across the top. (Image credit: Brittni Mehlhoff desks are perfect for health-conscious home workers or those worried about the health risks of sitting all day. Transform cabinets for a storage-friendly standing desk Although this is a homeschooling area in Jessica’s beautiful home, it would also work perfectly for those working from home.
The large rustic desk fills the space and works well with the matching rustic shelves adorning the walls above, the Skadis pegboard (also from IKEA), and the wall-mounted task lights. But then I realized that I will need a spot to sit between the kids, so I got rid of the middle file cabinet and replaced it with an Adils desk leg from IKEA,” she explains. Jessica adapted her original design to ensure she got optimal results, “I had originally planned to use three of the Alex drawer units, with one on each end and one in the middle. This IKEA desk hack comprises two IKEA Alex drawer units beneath a large desk made from sheets of plywood that have been layered up and made to appear solid by covering the edges with trim and then staining for a rustic look.Īt ten feet long, this is one of the largest IKEA desk hacks we’ve seen. (Image credit: Jessica Welling designer and DIY expert Jessica Welling of Jessica Welling Interiors designed this organized and functional space to provide the perfect environment to homeschool her children.
Reflecting on her IKEA desk hack, Bre says, “When I saw the IKEA Alex drawers, I knew I could give them the perfect makeover and create my dream desk.” We couldn’t agree more. The dark wood works perfectly with the gorgeous sage green wall paneling, which is itself an interior design feature that will help sell your house, and the attractive neutral desk chair is the perfect styling accessory. This DIY project is creative, inspiring, and perfectly executed by the talented DIYer. For DIYers keen to recreate this IKEA desk hack, Bre shares a detailed DIY tutorial on her stylish home interiors blog. The desktop was made from a bargain door slab from Lowe’s and completed the piece perfectly. Bre added wood trim, cane webbing, and new hardware to the drawer fronts and stained them to produce the dark walnut effect. (Image credit: Bre Bertolini decorator and blogger Bre Bertolini, the creative force behind the popular Instagram account sets the bar extremely high with the first of our IKEA desk hacks.īre transformed two simple IKEA Alex drawer units into a piece of exquisite bespoke-looking furniture with the help of some basic DIY materials.
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