Custom office desk using storage cubes

[chaau]

A custom desk created using Flexi Storage Clever Cubes and a Specrite timber panel.

• The project
• Steps
• Tools and materials
• More inspiration for your desk project

The project

Custom built desk using Flexi Storage Clever Cubes, storage units and Specrite timber panels.

Steps

Step 1

I assembled all six Flexi Storage cubes. I then cut one of the timber panels to make it 450mm x 2200mm. I used the offcut from this panel (approx 145mm x 2200mm) as a back support for the bottom bench top. I used the stud finder to attach the board to the studs.

Step 2

I varnished the top and bottom timber panels with three coats of Cabot's timber varnish. Next I attached two Flexi Storage units to the bottom timber panel, and then attached the panel to the backboard.

Step 3

I attached the remaining Flexi Storage units to the board and attached the top panel directly to the wall.

 

Step 4

Finished the project with a few under bench lights.

Tools and materials

Materials used in the project:

• 2 x Specrite 2200mm x 600mm x 26mm Hevea multi-use panel
• 6 x Flexi Storage Clever Cube 
• 2 x Flexi storage units
• Cabot's 500ml gloss water-based timber varnish.

Tools used in the project:

• Screwdriver
• Drill
• Gap filler
• Circular saw
• Stud finder.

More inspiration for your desk project

Bunnings Workshop community member Rob made this simple and spacious desk in just one hour using a SpecRite Teak Panel and RapidMesh Furniture Legs.

Experienced member Simon created this home office desk with a hardwood Birch timber panel.

Get more inspiration for your project from our Top 10 most popular desk projects by Bunnings Workshop members. 

[Dave-1]

Good Afternoon @chaau 

How sleek does that new desk setting look! Nice idea and very nice build.

In particular nice way of using the offcut of the Specrite timber panel for the supporting strip along the wall!

Any idea of a rough cost of the project?

Dave

[joejoeinc]

Loving the cat hidy hole  

[chaau]

Sorry @Dave-1 ,missed your message. The costs are:

2 panels @ $218

6 flexi cubes @ $276

Water based varnish @ $37

Ikea lighting kit @ $135

Flexi inserts are also from Ikea. Surprisingly they are interchangeable with Flexi Cubes. I had two drawer inserts and two door inserts. They cost me $110.

The total cost $776

https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/kallax-insert-with-door-white-stained-oak-effect-60362913/

[Dave-1]

Evening @chaau 

Thank you, and no probelm lol Ive done the same. Thats a good price for your project!

Definently doable

Dave