Top 20 Desks Projects

1. 1. Transform a Study

   

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   One family has a husband with a littered study. With a little help, the family trades in the mess for a neatly arrayed s...

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2. 2. How To Paint a Faux Leather Desktop

   

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   A hollow-core door with a leather-look painted finish adds a rich look to an inexpensive desk.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 3. How to Transform a Desk with Aluminum Paint

   

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   Give a drab desk a whole new look by painting it with aluminum paint.

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4. 4. How to Build a Reception Desk

   

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   Use these step-by-step instructions to make a desk that's topped with a custom-cut piece of granite.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

5. 5. Postman-Style Desk

   From DIY Network, learn how to turn an old television unit into a desk made for organization.

6. 6. How To Give a Desk a Faux Leather Look

   

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   An heirloom desk receives a faux leather makeover and a surprising border.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

7. 7. How to Construct a Custom Desk

   

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   A custom desk can be useful for any member of the household.

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8. 8. How to Build a Two-Level Desk

   

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   DIY to the Rescue host Amy Devers gives step-by-step instructions on how to build a two-level desk that provides a sitti...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

9. 9. How to Build a Raised Play Area

   

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   Use these step-by-step instructions to build a raised play area/bench with an attached desk.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

10. 10. How to Refurbish a Butcher Block

    

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    Using a butcher block countertop from a kitchen, a desktop is built.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

11. 11. How To Decoupage A Desk

    

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    Use whimsical wrapping paper as decoupage material to jazz up an old desk.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

12. 12. How to Paint a Desk Using a Faux Wine Barrel Technique

    

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    Learn how to transform a desk to look like a wine barrel, using only paint.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

13. 13. How to Build a Hideaway Laptop Desk

    

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    Eliminate desktop clutter by creating this custom deck that holds a storage compartment for your laptop. Learn how to ma...

    Time:

    2 hours

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

14. 14. How to Build Custom-Made Desk

    

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    Build a one-of-a-kind desk with these step-by-step instructions.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

15. 15. A Sophisticated Study for a Bedroom

    

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    DIY experts create an organized space that is conducive to studying in style. The study is complete by giving the desk a...

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