15 IKEA desk hack ideas to inspire you

Last Updated on 02/02/2025

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Explore fifteen IKEA desk hack ideas to inspire you and help you transform your desk into a stylish and functional workspace. Finding your ideal desk hack and decorating it with plants, photos, and other personal items will make it feel more like you.

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IKEA desks are incredibly versatile and can be customized in many creative ways to suit your style and needs. Here are 15 IKEA desk hack ideas to inspire you:

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Office Drawers

Use a LINNMON countertop over two ALEX drawers to maximize storage and keep your workspace organized.

KALLAX Corner Desk

Lay a KALLAX bookcase on its side, a LINNMON countertop, and ADILS legs to make a practical corner desk. Use the KALLAX cubes for storage by experimenting with different boxes.

Hidden Storage

Instead of drawers, use BESTA cabinets under a LINNMON tabletop to create hidden storage and a clean office space.

Dual Desk

Create a dual desk and a workstation for two by using three EKET cabinets. Place one cabinet in the middle for a built-in divider and top a long LAGKAPTEN surface.

Standing Desk

Elevate your desk, using IVAR cabinets topped with a LINNMON tabletop to create a standing desk.

Bedroom Drawers

Take advantage of the large bedroom storage and use NORDLI drawers as a base to top a white or wooden desk surface.

Alternatively, you can use classic MALM drawers under your desktop to create a minimalist and harmonical workspace into your bedroom.

Floating Desk

Save space by mounting an EKBY ALEX shelf on the wall for a floating desk that’s perfect for small spaces and has storage.

Cloffice

Transform your PAX closet into a cool “cloffice” with an affordable TORALD or MICKE desk and keep your space clutter-free.

Double Desk Corner

Place two TONSTAD or MICKE desks of similar or different sizes to create a large desk setup. You place them in a row or in a corner shape attaching a 50×50 plank in the corner between them for a seamless desktop.

Small Desk with Casters

Add KRILLE legs with casters to a LACK shelf to create a small narrow desk for an industrial and modern aesthetic. Plus, you can place a small table beside to make a corner desk.

Bookcase Desk

Custom Countertop

Upgrade your desk by replacing the standard desk surface with a custom countertop, such as butcher block or marble, for a unique look.

Desk with a Custom Paint Job

Paint your desk in a color that matches your decor for a personalized touch. Firstly, you should sand and prime all the surfaces and then paint them with a high-quality chalk paint.

Hidden Desk

Conceal your desk by hacking IVAR cabinets and keep it out of sight when not in use.

Desktop Cover

Update your old desktop with a vinyl desk cover or a peel-and-stick wallpaper. It’s an easy and affordable way to transform your desk. Just be careful in choosing a high-quality adhensive for a better outcome.

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15 IKEA desk hack ideas to inspire you

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