This desk is super impressive and if you’re looking for a brand new piece of furniture that looks great and is functional you’re not going to get much more economical than this. BobVila.com shows us just what we need to throw this together and all for just about $150.00. This project is simple enough that you can complete it in a weekend.
MATERIALS AND TOOLS
– 4 ClosetMaid Stack & Hang Cube Organizers
– 2 ClosetMaid Mini Offset Organizers
– 4 Cubeicals Fabric Drawers (optional)
– 4 Cubeicals Mini Fabric Drawers (optional)
– 1 2′ x 4′ MDF project board
– White paint for the back of the Cubeicals
– Paint for MDF board
– Screwdriver
– Hammer
STEP 1
Other than a screwdriver and a hammer, everything you need to assemble the ClosetMaid cubes are right in the box, and the manufacturer’s instructions are uncommonly clear and comprehensible.
I skipped only one step in the directions: Since the hanging braces weren’t strictly necessary, I left them off in order to achieve a cleaner look. Note that while the directions stipulate a screw gun, I’d recommend using a screwdriver instead. With the torque on a screw gun, you’re liable to strip the screw heads.
STEP 2
The MDF project board comes ready to paint. Get out a can of your favorite color and brush or spray on at least two coasts for the best possible results. Remember to let the paint dry between coats.
STEP 3
It’s up to you whether or not to paint the back of the cubes. Because the rear portion of two cubes would be visible in the end, I chose to paint all sides in the same white color. You might take a different approach, opting either to conserve paint (and effort) or to use complementary colors instead of a single tone.
STEP 4
Assemble the desk by facing two Stack & Hang Cubes out to the side, then place two additional (forward-facing) Stack & Hang Cubes in front of the initial pair. Make sure the face of the back cubes is flush against the sides of the front cubes.
Now place your painted MDF board on top, with its outer edges slightly overhanging the cubes. Your two Mini Offset Organizers go on top of the MDF board, creating, in effect, a mini-hutch. Boom! You have a storage-packed DIY desk for kids that is just the right size.
The best part about this project is once your child grows out of this desk, all the components can be repurposed around the house.
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