Last updated October 25th, 2022 at 04:16 pm
Check out this collection of custom built-in desk ideas perfect for a small space in your living room, guest room, or in a dedicated office space.
Custom Built-in Desk Ideas
One great option for a small nook is a freestanding desk. This type of desk can be easily customized to fit your work area. They can be made from a variety of materials, including wood, metal, or even glass.
If you’re looking for something a bit more modern in your home office design, acrylic or Lucite might be the perfect solution for your custom desk.
You can see how I used acrylic to make a DIY office calendar!
This material is extremely versatile and is a popular option for DIY desk ideas.
Another great way to build your own desk is using existing furniture pieces. For example, if you have old file cabinets or cabinet doors that you don’t use anymore. You can easily repurpose them into an office desk!
Simply remove the drawers and add some hairpin legs or supports. This creates a simple desk that is the perfect height for your home office space.
You can also use Ikea cabinets or an old door as the base for your desk. Add upper cabinets or open shelving. This gives you a desk design with plenty of storage space to hold all of your office supplies!
Add a DIY pen organizer to your desk with this DIY!
So, take a look at these DIY desk projects to find the best way to create the work space of your dreams! PLUS, look at all the photos with proud women builders – lots of girl power below!
Custom Built in Desk Ideas
If you're looking for custom built-in desk ideas, you've come to the right place! We've gathered some of the best designs to inspire you.
Whether you're working with a tight space or need a rustic touch, we've got you covered. So get ready to be inspired and get started on your very own custom built-in desk.
This modern home office reveal is bright and colorful and has plenty of space for storage.
There are so many great tips shared in this post on how to create a functional home office space with plenty of room to add a couple of small desks.
You can never go wrong using Ikea shelves and old cabinets to create a unique desk with a large work surface.
Here is another great example of a cool desk using an Ikea hack.
There is plenty of space for working and storage in this Custom built desk.
Get the tutorial for a large desk with built-ins that meet in a corner. The entire room is transformed into a cozy space.
Lots of people have a basement home office. Here is a super simple desk build with a gorgeous wood table top.
Whether you homeschool or just need a spot for homework, this desk for two is perfect!
Build a wood plank desk top for just $40! This is a simple design that doesn't take up much space.
Organize a homeschool room with this gorgeous double desk. This streamlined desk area creates a positive work environment for learning.
Turn an Ikea Billy Bookcase into a custom desk with plenty of room for office equipment and supplies.
Create a floating desk complete with open shelves. This particular project is an excellent choice for a small room as it takes up limited space.
Learn how to build a wood desk and bulletin boards to hang over the desk. It's a good option for an open display space and you can make them the right size hang basic tools.
Add crown molding detail to your built-ins to add the look of custom home office cabinets.
This wall with bookshelves makes a beautiful feature in this former spare room. There is plenty of free space for a large wooden desk and desk chair.
Check out the easy way to add a built-in wall desk with bookshelves that gives a new look to the entire space.
With this tutorial, you can build a desk in an unused nook which is the perfect place for a custom design.
Repurpose Ikea furniture into an actual desk that can be used on a regular basis for your specific needs.
Learn easy tips on building custom cabinets with a flat surface for your desk space in a classic style with white oak.
A mother enlists a designer to create a bedroom around her 6-year-old son’s interests. The metal drawer fronts and office chair with metal finishes are a great choice for this new space.
Check out this gorgeous coastal-inspired built-in desk with custom cabinetry and plenty of leg room for a computer tower if needed.
This beautiful home office refresh includes double bookcases and a DIY computer desk.
The important thing to remember when working with small open spaces is to consider any unique needs of the room. For example, if there is not a lot of natural light, you may want to have white walls. For a work desk in a small space consider a DIY floating desk. It's a super easy build!
It's hard to believe that this beautiful desk build was under $50! This is the perfect size for a corner desk.
This oversized built-in wall desk is large enough for two to work at the same time and it fits perfectly in the corner of the room.
Learn how to build a desk in a corner nook, as well as office shelving, with the included free plans.
This stunning DIY home office furniture packs a lot of punch in a tiny space.
DIY office built-ins give you plenty of room for work and storage. Another option is to create a hidden wall bed so you have space for visiting guests.
I love how colorful this office makeover is!
Turn an empty bedroom into a helpful his and her office space.
This modern built-in desk is simply stunning! Look at the storage possibilities!
Another Ikea desk DIY for the win!
Take a look at this L-shaped desk and bookshelf combination. The soft blue is perfection!
There is a lot of great information in this post about decor trends including built-in desks.
For a fresh and modern office space consider mixing white with gold accents.
You can never go wrong with a classic black desk in your office space.
Gorgeous gray paint transforms this his and her office space.
Keeping a craft room organized is not easy. One way to do that is to add a built-in desk with lots of room for all your supplies.
Adding wallpaper to the back of a built in creates a modern office space that is just stunning!
An inexpensive idea for office furniture is to use an Ikea bookcase and desk.
This black and wood desk has a modern industrial vibe, especially mixed with gold lighting.
Learn how to build an office desk with a farmhouse style.
Floating shelves can be added to a nook to create an instant built-in!
Make a custom desk to create a gorgeous home office with cabinets.
With double bookcases and a center filing cabinet, this home office space has plenty of room for everything you need.
Shaker doors give this built-in desk a custom look on a budget!
This Ikea desk hack can be made using an inexpensive Alex desk and drawer combination.
Learn how to decorate an office with no windows! You won't believe how BRIGHT this colorful office is after! The painted built in is the perfect color! We love everything about this room!
I hope you were inspired by these custom built-in desk ideas! Leave me a comment below to let me know which one is your favorite.
Before you get to the desk building, you may want to paint the room first. I’ve got you covered with tips on how to use a paint sprayer for walls.
There is even a helpful video tutorial you can see HERE.
Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to check out our home library where we made a DIY bookshelf with built in cabinets!
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I absolutely loved the variety of custom built-in desk ideas in this post! The blend of functionality and style is inspiring. I’m particularly drawn to the minimalist design in the small space example. Can’t wait to implement some of these ideas in my own home office!