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Flickr Finds: Make Your Own Desk

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We applaud Annadriel's computer setup, and their creative use of Ikea. We quickly recognized two Expedit bookshelves configured with a cross-beam to create a desk.

While their cord control could use a little work (it looks like they were just beginning to setup their space.) We think this would be an ideal setup in a home office that needs a lot of storage. Plus the cubbies would offer ample room and opportunity to come up with creative cord control solutions.

We know some of you out there must have some creative solutions in your home, and we'd love to feature you on the site. Flaws (and cords) are ok! A great idea, either large or small, deserves to be shared.

 
 

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9' x 3' Door from Home Depot: $10
Two Ikea computer caddys: $60 http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?topcategoryId=15600&catalogId=10103&storeId=12&productId=40830&langId=-1&categoryId=16251&chosenPartNumber=30077620

Big old desk.

posted by Julian on May 9th 2007 at 6:17am
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Trestle table legs from Ikea (vika artur) and a countertop from hardware store.
My Home Office Desk at Flickr

The countertop is really easy to wipe clean and the trestle legs even have a small shelf for a printer.

posted by Erica (the Librarian) on May 9th 2007 at 6:56am
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That looks like a brilliant idea. In my old house my dad once built me my own desk, it didn’t look as nice as this or have the clever book shelves but it was functional. But this looks like the perfect home office desk. Plenty of storage room but very simple. And it looks like hardly any effort to make. Most office desks take away functionality in order to have a fancy design but I’ve always liked something basic with plenty of room for my desk clutter.

posted by timada on October 7th 2008 at 5:04am
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