15 IKEA desk hack ideas to inspire you

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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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15 IKEA desk hack ideas to inspire you

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:

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.