Malm Headboard + Vika Alex = Slim Desk

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IKEA Desk Hacks Work Station

·August 28, 2015·0 Comments

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IKEA items used: MALM Headboard, VIKA ALEX office storage.

1. The back of the MALM headboard was cut down with a (Festool) table saw to the width of the VIKA ALEX Drawer unit to serve as the top of a narrow desk.

2. The top of the MALM headboard was cut down to the height of the VIKA ALEX Drawer unit, to serve as a supporting leg.

3. The top of the now leg had to be filled with wood putty so that it could be fitted with IKEA wood dowels.

4. The VIKA ALEX Drawer unit, and the portion of the top of the MALM Headboard were partially covered in a textured blue fabric (purchased at Prime Fabric’s in NYC). ModPodge glue was used to adhere the fabric to the IKEA pieces.

5. Holes were drilled into the top of the leg, the top of the VIKA ALEX drawer unit, and the bottom of the desk top. Dowels were inserted in the top of the leg and the VIKA ALEX unit, both of these pieces were also covered in wood glue.

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6. The desk top was positioned on top and the glue was allowed to dry over night. 3 L-brackets were added to make sure the free standing leg and the desk top were completely supported.

7. A black melamine strip was applied to the back of the desk top to conceal the pressed wood that had been exposed when cut in step #1.

8. Solid blue vinyl was glued (again with ModPodge) to the front edge of the desk to visually complete the design.

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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".