Now that more and more people are working at home, the need for
In this guide, we’ll show you three easy and cheap DIY desk ideas and help you pick your ideal design. Then, we’ll cover the basics of starting an online store and marketing your new products.
Three Cheap and Easy DIY Desk Design Ideas
First up: desk design ideas. Here are three
Number One: the floating desk
Floating desks (a.k.a.
- 2 metal L braces (sometimes called corner braces)
- 1 slab of
light-weight wood (choose a size that will give you enough workspace) - Drywall screws
- Wood screws (make sure they’re long enough to go halfway through the thickness of your wood plank)
- A screwdriver
How to build the desk
To build this easy DIY desk, mount the L braces to your wall using the drywall screws. Then, secure the slab of wood to the top of the installed braces using your wood screws. And that’s it! With this basic,
Tips for Success
When selecting your wood, L mounts, and screws, make sure the setup will be able to support its own weight. Be sure to reference the max load details on your selected braces and follow proper installation guidelines so your floating desk doesn’t fall.
Who should use this DIY desk design
The style of this DIY design is perfect for smaller spaces or people who don’t store much stuff in their home office. The simple design is also pretty easy to ship, it’s a good option if you want to sell desks online to buyers who aren’t in your local area.
Number Two: the reclaimed wood desk
If you want to build your own desk, using reclaimed wood is a fantastic idea. First, you’ll be saving money on more expensive, new wood. Second, you’ll get a beautiful, vintage look. Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
- A slab of reclaimed wood
- Two short, wooden step ladders (these will function as the support legs for your desk, so make sure they’re a workable height)
- Screws
- A screwdriver
How to build the desk
Since this desk uses reclaimed wood and old step ladders, the actual building process will vary. But generally, all you have to do is secure the reclaimed wood slab to the top of your step ladders. In most cases, this can be done by simply placing the slab on the top steps or your ladders, then securing the setup with screws.
Tips for success
As you gather the components for this DIY desk, make sure your slab of reclaimed wood will fit in the space between your ladders’ handrails. If you can’t find wide enough step ladders, you can mark the highest rung needed and saw off anything above that section — removing the handrails and creating a platform for your slab of wood. Then, follow the remaining construction steps.
Who should use this DIY desk design
Since this DIY desk design doesn’t rely on wall mounts, it can be made bigger than the floating desk. This makes it a fantastic option for bigger spaces or people who need more storage room in their home office. Since this design style is harder to ship, it’s also a great option if you want to sell to local buyers (we’ll cover that later).
Number Three: the crate desk
The final design idea on our list, this DIY desk uses wooden crates and a simple slab of wood to make an easy,
- 4 wooden crates
- 1 slab of wood (big enough to serve as the top of your desk)
- Wood screws
- Wood glue
How to build the desk
Building this DIY desk takes a little more effort than the other options, but the payoff might just be worth it. First, you’ll make the support legs: Using your wood glue, take two of the wooden crates and glue them together so the tops (the
Tips for success
Since some wooden crates are less stable than others, make sure you pick
Who should use this DIY desk design
This DIY desk design includes four storage compartments, so it’s a fantastic option for people who keep more stuff in their home office. It’s also a good option if you want a custom workspace with painted details or a specific shade of varnish.
How to Sell DIY Desks Online
Selling handmade furniture can be a great way to start making money online. If you want to sell DIY desks, there are two important things to consider: what ecommerce platform to use and how to market your products.
Picking a platform for your online desk store
Desks are usually pretty big, so it’s important to choose an ecommerce platform that lets you sell to local customers. That way, buyers can pick up their order or have it delivered by car so you don’t have to deal with expensive shipping services.
At Ecwid, we understand that shipping products isn’t always doable, so we provide a simple dashboard to set up local pickup and delivery.
Marketing your online desk store
How do you get more customers for an online store? Marketing. As you start listing your DIY desks for sale, you’ll need to tell shoppers about your products — and Ecwid makes that easy. Using things like Facebook and Google ads, you can target specific people who are interested in buying a desk and start building your new business.
Plus, we’ll help you analyze the results of your marketing campaigns to make sure you’re positioned for success.
Time To Get Started!
With the growing need for home office space, it’s a fantastic time to start making and selling your own desks. So get going!
Ready to start making money online? Check out our guide to getting started with Ecwid (it’s free).
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