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Now that more andÌýmore people are working atÌýhome, theÌýneed forÌýin-house office space isÌýincreasingÌý— andÌýthat means there’s anÌýopportunity toÌýsell DIY desks online.

InÌýthis guide, we’ll show you three easy andÌýcheap DIY desk ideas andÌýhelp you pick your ideal design. Then, we’ll cover theÌýbasics ofÌýstarting anÌýonline store andÌýmarketing your new products.

Three Cheap andÌýEasy DIY Desk Design Ideas

First up: desk design ideas. Here are three low-cost andÌýeasy options that are fantastic forÌýaÌývariety ofÌýhome office needs.

Number One: theÌýfloating desk

Floating desks (a.k.a. wall-mounted desks) offer aÌýminimal footprint that’s perfect forÌýsmall spaces. ToÌýget started, you’ll need aÌýfew basic components:

• 2Ìýmetal LÌýbraces (sometimes called corner braces)
• 1Ìýslab ofÌýlight-weight wood (choose aÌýsize that will give you enough workspace)
• Drywall screws
• Wood screws (make sure they’re long enough toÌýgoÌýhalfway through theÌýthickness ofÌýyour wood plank)
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How toÌýbuild theÌýdesk

ToÌýbuild this easy DIY desk, mount theÌýLÌýbraces toÌýyour wall using theÌýdrywall screws. Then, secure theÌýslab ofÌýwood toÌýtheÌýtop ofÌýtheÌýinstalled braces using your wood screws. And that’s it! With this basic, low-cost setup, you can make personalized alterations like painting theÌýwood orÌýadding varnish forÌýaÌýpolished look.

Tips forÌýSuccess

When selecting your wood, LÌýmounts, andÌýscrews, make sure theÌýsetup will beÌýable toÌýsupport its own weight. BeÌýsure toÌýreference theÌý“max load” details onÌýyour selected braces andÌýfollow proper installation guidelines soÌýyour floating desk doesn’t fall.

Who should use this DIY desk design

The style ofÌýthis DIY design isÌýperfect forÌýsmaller spaces orÌýpeople who don’t store much stuff inÌýtheir home office. The simple design isÌýalso pretty easy toÌýship, it’s aÌýgood option ifÌýyou want toÌýsell desks online toÌýbuyers who aren’t inÌýyour local area.

Number Two: theÌýreclaimed wood desk

IfÌýyou want toÌýbuild your own desk, using reclaimed wood isÌýaÌýfantastic idea. First, you’ll beÌýsaving money onÌýmore expensive, new wood. Second, you’ll get aÌýbeautiful, vintage look. Here’s what you’ll need toÌýget started:

• AÌýslab ofÌýreclaimed wood
• Two short, wooden step ladders (these will function asÌýtheÌýsupport legs forÌýyour desk, soÌýmake sure they’re aÌýworkable height)
• Screws
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How toÌýbuild theÌýdesk

Since this desk uses reclaimed wood andÌýold step ladders, theÌýactual building process will vary. But generally, all you have toÌýdoÌýisÌýsecure theÌýreclaimed wood slab toÌýtheÌýtop ofÌýyour step ladders. InÌýmost cases, this can beÌýdone byÌýsimply placing theÌýslab onÌýtheÌýtop steps orÌýyour ladders, then securing theÌýsetup with screws.

Tips forÌýsuccess

AsÌýyou gather theÌýcomponents forÌýthis DIY desk, make sure your slab ofÌýreclaimed wood will fit inÌýtheÌýspace between your ladders’ handrails. IfÌýyou can’t find wide enough step ladders, you can mark theÌýhighest rung needed andÌýsaw off anything above that sectionÌý— removing theÌýhandrails andÌýcreating aÌýplatform forÌýyour slab ofÌýwood. Then, follow theÌýremaining construction steps.

Who should use this DIY desk design

Since this DIY desk design doesn’t rely onÌýwall mounts, itÌýcan beÌýmade bigger than theÌýfloating desk. This makes itÌýaÌýfantastic option forÌýbigger spaces orÌýpeople who need more storage room inÌýtheir home office. Since this design style isÌýharder toÌýship, it’s also aÌýgreat option ifÌýyou want toÌýsell toÌýlocal buyers (we’ll cover that later).

Number Three: theÌýcrate desk

The final design idea onÌýour list, this DIY desk uses wooden crates andÌýaÌýsimple slab ofÌýwood toÌýmake anÌýeasy, low-cost workspace forÌýyour home office. Track down these simple components toÌýget started:

• 4Ìýwooden crates
• 1Ìýslab ofÌýwood (big enough toÌýserve asÌýtheÌýtop ofÌýyour desk)
• Wood screws
• Wood glue

How toÌýbuild theÌýdesk

Building this DIY desk takes aÌýlittle more effort than theÌýother options, but theÌýpayoff might just beÌýworth it. First, you’ll make theÌýsupport legs: Using your wood glue, take two ofÌýtheÌýwooden crates andÌýglue them together soÌýtheÌýtops (the wall-less sides) are facing out. InÌýtheÌýend, you should have what looks like two boxes stacked sideways onÌýtop ofÌýeach other with their openings accessible. Repeat this with theÌýother set ofÌýboxes, then use theÌýwood screws toÌýsecure theÌýslab ofÌýwood onÌýtop ofÌýyour crates. The end result isÌýaÌýdesk with four outward-facing storage compartments.

Tips forÌýsuccess

Since some wooden crates are less stable than others, make sure you pick high-quality options soÌýtheÌýdesk’s support legs are sturdy. It’s also important toÌýactually use wood glueÌý— craft glue isÌýtoo weak andÌýwill fall apart pretty quickly.

Who should use this DIY desk design

This DIY desk design includes four storage compartments, soÌýit’s aÌýfantastic option forÌýpeople who keep more stuff inÌýtheir home office. It’s also aÌýgood option ifÌýyou want aÌýcustom workspace with painted details orÌýaÌýspecific shade ofÌývarnish.

How toÌýSell DIY Desks Online

Selling handmade furniture can beÌýaÌýgreat way toÌýstart making money online. IfÌýyou want toÌýsell DIY desks, there are two important things toÌýconsider: what ecommerce platform toÌýuse andÌýhow toÌýmarket your products.

Picking aÌýplatform forÌýyour online desk store

Desks are usually pretty big, soÌýit’s important toÌýchoose anÌýecommerce platform that lets you sell toÌýlocal customers. That way, buyers can pick upÌýtheir order orÌýhave itÌýdelivered byÌýcar soÌýyou don’t have toÌýdeal with expensive shipping services.

AtÌýºÚÁÏÃÅ, weÌýunderstand that shipping products isn’t always doable, soÌýweÌýprovide aÌýsimple dashboard toÌý

Marketing your online desk store

How doÌýyou get more customers forÌýanÌýonline store? Marketing. AsÌýyou start listing your DIY desks forÌýsale, you’ll need toÌýtell shoppers about your productsÌý— andÌýºÚÁÏÃÅ makes that easy. Using things like Facebook andÌýGoogle ads, you can target specific people who are interested inÌýbuying aÌýdesk andÌýstart building your new business.

Plus, we’ll help you analyze theÌýresults ofÌýyour marketing campaigns toÌýmake sure you’re positioned forÌýsuccess.

Time ToÌýGet Started!

With theÌýgrowing need forÌýhome office space, it’s aÌýfantastic time toÌýstart making andÌýselling your own desks. SoÌýget going!

Ready toÌýstart making money online? Check out our guide toÌý (it’s free).

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