How to Make Your Own Office Desk

Office desks are often bland and uninspiring. If you have the opportunity to make your own desk, take advantage of it and be creative. Reclaimed doors are often rich in character from age and use. Find an old door from a company that sells reclaimed building materials. Allow the door to be the focal point of the desk. A little effort and creative insight will provide you with an attractive and functional desk. Why not get started today and make your work surface a conversation starter.

Reclaimed door
Screwdriver
Wire brush
Cloth
Wood furniture cleaner
2 Metal 2-drawer filing cabinets
Clear acrylic panel, cut to size of door

Instructions

- 1
  Find a reclaimed door that has a lot of character from years of use at a local reclaimed building materials store. Select a door that does not have a window. Paneled doors with detailed woodwork are an ideal option. Purchase the door for the main surface of your desk.
- 2
  Remove any hardware from the door including the handle, latch and hinges with a screwdriver. Remove any loose paint or other debris with a wire brush. Wipe down the door with a cloth and wood furniture cleaner.
- 3
  Place the two filing cabinets parallel to each other. Spread them apart so that the outside edge of each cabinet will be flush with the ends of the door. Lay the door onto the cabinets.
- 4
  Custom order a clear acrylic panel that is cut to the size of the door from your hardware or home improvement store. Place the acrylic panel over the door. This will provide a smooth work surface and allow the beauty of the door to be appreciated.

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