Quite some time ago, I purchased desk legs at IKEA with a plan to get wood at the hardware store and create a rustic top. Months later, and the desk top still hadn’t been made…we hadn’t even bought the wood! I knew we had to come up with another, faster option. We just haven’t had time for anything lately – sad, I know. After doing some online browsing, I found out that laminate counter-tops can be really affordable … only about $30 for a 6 foot section (depending on the style you choose).
The Family and I made a quick trip to Lowe’s to pick up 2 corner-piece 6′ counter-tops (and their accessories) in “Labrador Granite.” Once we got the counter-top sections upstairs, my husband screwed the IKEA legs into the bottom of each counter-top piece. Then we put the desk in place so we could adhere the corner pieces and caulk them. The most important and difficult part about that was making sure the desk pieces were level … it was definitely a two-person job. We also added a small piece of wood to the underside of the seam to help keep the desk stable.
All that was left at this point was finishing off the ends of the desk. It was really simple. Lowe’s sells the kits – and, basically, you just iron the end pieces on then trim them down.
I am seriously thrilled with how this project turned out … the desk is big enough for everything I need: sewing, cutting, laminating, etc. I can’t wait to get the space organized and bring in some fun accessories!
Do you have any office organization tips for me?
Alexis @ Persia Lou says
Oh my goodness – this is so perfect! I have been looking for a desk solution for my craft/work space. So smart to use the countertop! Would you come by and share it with us at The Makers link party if you have a second?
Emily, our house now a home says
this looks like an amazing work space! I wish I had that much room for just crafting!
Sam says
Thanks Emily!
Carrie This Home says
What a great idea to use countertops as a desk! Definitely pinning this brilliant tip! I love how it turned out and it looks like this will be a great place to let your creativity flow!
Sam says
Thanks! I love that my little guys can craft in there with me!
Lolly Jane says
That is a bright and cheery space for sure! Love that cute little desk, too! (:
Sam says
Thanks so much – it’s definitely one of my favorite places to be!
Shirley Graham says
My friend Anne already had done this idea and when she moved she didn’t have the space so I purchased the countertop. I just have to wait until I have the space LOL. Instead of legs she used small bookcases instead of legs and had storage as well.
Sam says
What a great idea!
Karen says
Don’t know where you bought your countertop but just went to the Lowe’s site and one 6″ piece is listed for $86.00. That is not cheap!!!
Sam says
We got ours at Lowe’s for approximately $30 per piece. Pricing varies a lot by what’s available in your location and what product you’re looking at. We saw several that were over $100 … that just wasn’t within our budget!
Shirley Graham says
Do you have any restore places around, you might be able to get a countertop there? Also if you have a freecycle group in your area, someone might be renovating their kitchen and you could get their old countertop. They are quite often in good shape still.
Shannon Bailey says
I am subscribing. I love diy projects. I am not very handy, so the easier and cheaper the better. I love this idea. Looking forward to all the new ideas.
Sam says
Thank you! :-)