DIY Floating Desk - How to Build One
We wanted to build a diy floating desk for downstairs, however, we wanted it to be a little different and creative, along with a minimalistic style. I think we found the perfect solution for it.
Our downstairs is finally getting some love and we are so excited to utilize the space, instead of it just being storage. Here is the step-by-step tutorial on how I built this.
Materials
Step 1 - Build the Base for your DIY Floating Desk
First, you want to measure your spot. This is going to be different for everyone.
We are building ours in a little cutout below our window.
I built our base with 2X4s. You’ll want to attach this to the studs.
Before I started to screw the boards together, I predrilled the holes. This is a must. I used 3 inch screws.
Make sure you are leveling off the boards.
I put 2X4s every once in a while to make the base strong and hold together.
Step 2 - Cover Your DIY Floating Desk Base
Next, I used 1/2 inch birch plywood for the top. I attached it with brad nails to the base.
For the bottom, I used 1/4 inch plywood because I wanted to save money.
I had to cut mine at an angle to fit the window cove we had. Cut yours how you need to.
Next, I added a 1X5 piece of pine to the front. I covered this with trim, so it doesn’t need to be perfect.
*** Make sure you are sanding all of your wood that is going to be showing. *****
Step 3 - Add Trim
Next, I added trim. I used pvc trim from Home Depot. If pole wrap was in stock I would have used that because it is less time consuming. However, the pvc trim was much cheaper.
To secure the trim, I used a brad nail gun and nails.
To keep the desk as inexpensive as possible, I trimmed off sections of the desk so you can’t tell that I did not buy one slab of plywood to cover the whole desk. I used 1X2 to do this.
After I got all the trim up I filled all the holes.
We decided to add some creative trim work to the sides of the desk, just for an artistic touch.
I did not get a picture while I was doing this, however, you can see what I did with the end picture.
*** Make sure you are sanding all of your wood that is going to be showing. *****
Step 4 - Paint and Add a Protective Finish
Next, I sanded my filled holes and painted the front of my desk.
After that, I covered the wood with Miniwax Polycrylic Clear Satin Water-Based Polyurethane.
I did two coats.
Here is how it ended up!
This was so fun to make and create.
I am in love with how it turned out.
I know you guys can build this, or something like this!
If you love it, you can pin it
