As Ikea desks became more and more difficult to buy from March to May 2020, this idea seemed to gain in popularity. So, would we recommend it? Here are some factors to consider: I also chose the ALEX drawers because they have plenty of room for both work and hobby items. Now, I can dedicate one side to work and the other to painting.

I also do some remote work, and it was nice having the option to get the ALEX drawers with the file cabinet drawer at the bottom.So essentially, by buying second-hand, I was able to get everything for about 10% of its original cost.” IKEA Workstation with Two Screens and Custom Loop PC I saw many people online using ALEX drawers, which seemed to work well at a reasonable price, so I didn’t really consider any other options. Credit: Toby It took me forever to decided on sink and faucet placement and when I finally did, Hubby used a post it to mark the hole. I think he worried I’d change my mind at the last minute, haha. I used two legs to support the middle part of the table. Without it, the heavy countertop would bend like a banana.

I chose the IKEA ALEX drawers as I liked the contrast the white provided, and also because they were a proven and well-liked desk setup by other people. My goal when creating a bedroom system was to do it as cheaply as possible while still making it functional, stylish, and suitable for my hobbies of gaming, music, and retro gaming. However, grey wasn’t available in Australia. IKEA only offers white and blue in ALEX drawers, so I went to the second-hand market. I spent months on Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree looking for two perfect grey ALEX drawers. Credit: GeorgeCostanza This desk setup also has the ALEX storage unit and add-on unit, which I think have both been discontinued.With drawers, I have plenty of storage space within arm’s reach for all the things I need, such as documents, accessories, notes, and any other equipment I find handy. ALEX units are well-built and easy to assemble. The instructions are easy to follow, the drawers can tolerate minor assembly flaws and remain sturdy. I achieved this with the 2.5-meter walnut KARLBY countertop. The ALEX drawers are great for storing a lot of things within reach. They are deep and come in various sizes to fit everything. Storage & organisation Furniture Textiles Kitchenware & tableware Kitchens Lighting Decoration Rugs, mats & flooring Beds & mattresses Baby & children Smart home Bathroom products Laundry & cleaning Plants & plant pots Home electronics Home improvement Outdoor living Food & beverages Christmas Shop Shop by room

Birch is fine-grained and pale in color with a satin-like sheen that darkens with age. It often has knots or heartwood in cream or light brown which will give your countertop a unique and distinct natural look. I had to replace the tabletop as the weight of my microphone clamp and monitor arm were too heavy for the desk material. I replaced it with a solid wood kitchen counter from the DIY store. I’ve always hated those desks that you screw together, and then they creak with even the slightest touch. However, I was not fond of the idea of an additional leg in the middle, as I felt it would get in the way and ruin the aesthetic. Credit: These-Flan-9679Sometimes a small, harmless question can make a big difference. That’s exactly what happened with our kitchen worktops. It started as a challenge to use resources wiser, and proved to have positive effects not only for the environment, but also the quality. I think it’s great when that happens!” says Johnny. When we knew the fit was as good as we could get it, we marked out the measurements on the counter. We used a table saw for one cut (it was a straighter wall) – I don’t have photos because we both needed to manhandle this giant counter. We also used the table saw to cut it narrower – the depth was a bit much for our tiny bathroom. The natural color and grain of wood adds warmth to your kitchen decor. Walnut gets lighter in color with age. It has a rich variation in color and a decorative, curved grain pattern. I ended up getting two of the IKEA KARLBY countertops so I could create the corner desk. Measurements of each countertop before being cut Later I added an ALEX monitor stand, as my original monitors weren’t height adjustable, and also a few additional drawers to the desk setup.

I considered the ALEX drawers mainly because a friend of mine has the same kind and I fell in love with them. So, I decided to get some for my desk setup. A real benefit of this approach is how adaptable and flexible the whole premise is. You can swap the Alex Drawers for any other drawers, Ikea or otherwise. You can even use drawers on one side, and legs or a trestle (Ikea Finnvard) on the other. Don’t like the dark veneer? The Karlby walnut top could be swapped for a number of other counter tops that Ikea do, so you can get the right look for the office you are making. What’s more, as the ‘desk frame’ components are relatively inexpensive, and useful in their own right, changing things up in the future is always an option too; if you like to shuffle your furniture around a lot, this could be the answer for you. I was thinking of getting just one cabinet from IKEA, but I figured that two ALEX drawers would look much better. Credit: ivan_shiuu The previous desk I had was fine, but it was not wide enough to accommodate my Sony PVM CRT monitor for retro games.The IKEA ALEX drawers desk was the perfect solution, as it has a very wide work surface. Credit: Chewbacca319 ALEX drawers are versatile. They come in various sizes and colours. You can either use them on their own or mount the worktop on top of drawers, serving as desk legs. KARLBY tabletop is a popular choice for this.