Pottery Barn inspired desk transformation

Materials: Effective Desk and wood file cabinets

Description: I was inspired by a desk set at Pottery Barn that I couldn’t afford. I used my old (red/brown) Effective Desk and bought two solid oak file cabinets off craigslist for $75.

before

– I painted the Desk Top and the cabinets Benjamin Moore’s Timid White
– I removed the Ikea legs and hardware from the desk and braced the back corner with some braces I fashioned from metal plates and $2 banister inserts from Home Depot. It is solid!
– The Desk Top just rests on the cabinets at either end.

I love how it turned out.

Make an awesome Murphy Desk with IKEA BESTÅ

See more of the Effektiv desk transformation.

~ Nicole, BC, Canada

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Jules Yap

Jules Yap started IKEAHackers.net in 2006 as a personal blog to showcase the most impressive IKEA hacks from all over the world. Since then, she has learned a lot more about power tools and DIY. Her site has helped thousands modify IKEA furniture with step-by-step tutorials, craft projects and home styling.

Jules is the author of IKEAHackers.net: 25 Biggest and Best Projects".