Not everybody has the space to add to their room, or maybe you’re just not that interested in working on DIY furniture. Well, if you’re really low on space and still need a desk, why not try a corner desk? These desks can be quite useful in providing your home office with some extra surface space.
Are you looking for a desk that has a personal touch, but only a few dollars of materials? Are you looking for an alternative to the pricey desks from IKEA? This DIY corner desk will knock your socks off when you see how easy and cheap it is to make them.
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DIY Floating Corner Desk
Floating desks are even extra space-saving, why? This is because they float and do not require legs that would take up space underneath. In this category, you will find a lot of beautiful floating corner desk plans, feel free to make your choice and start building.
1. Corner Floating Desk With Secret Storage
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Plywood, wooden batons, screws |
| Cost | $200—$500 |
They say less is more. When it comes to desks, this is even more important if your room is short of space already. All you need is a floating desk. The idea is to have something that is snug against the corner. You need wooden batons, plywood boards, thick multipurpose screws, brown wall plugs, impact adhesives, masking tape, a clear wood finish, and a few other stuff. What’s important to get your work done is precision measurements of the space, the frame, and a careful mounting of the whole set once you’re done. Anyone can build this corner desk, even if you’ve never tried it before.
2. DIY Floating Corner Desk Build
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood, plywood |
| Cost | $100—$200 |
To build your own floating corner desk you need some wood which you’ll cut into shape—which depends on the size of the corner. Plain the surface and the corners of the wood. Now you can get creative and inventive with the look of your floating desk as much as you want. That’s the beauty of DIY. Next, apply the finish. Build a prop under the desk and mount it on the wall. Voila! You have a floating desk. Make sure to do some preliminary measuring of the corner, represent the data properly while cutting, and nail or screw your desk up. It’s also important to not forget the finish because this protects your wood from scratching or woodlice.
3. How To Make A Floating Corner Desk
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Plywood, wood |
| Cost | $200—$600 |
Are you interested in decluttering your room? How about making a desk out of that corner? Make a floating desk. First, measure the corner, and cut up the triangles of plywood for the desk. Next, go on to construct the drawers, maybe two or three, you decide. Get your wires if you want them to go in the floating desk for your desk accessories. Next start assembling the parts onto the wall. Easy-peasy. Anyone can do this. You can now have a more organized room with a floating desk.
4. DIY Minimalist Corner Desk
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $100—$200 |
Are you a blogger, or are you into art and are in dire need of a corner desk for your work? Here’s another amazing DIY corner desk project. I love the fact that the stools are high, I feel a whole lot more comfortable working on an elevated surface where my legs won’t easily touch the floor. This DIY corner desk isn’t just simple. It’s beautiful in every way.
5. DIY Floating Wall Mounted Corner Desk
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Plywood sheets, Wood |
| Cost | $100—$150 |
This is made from ply sheets and galvanized steel pipes. Using a ruler and a pencil, measure and draw the dimension of the tabletop on the ply sheet and use a fine table saw to cut it out. Then, cut the steel pipe and take it to a bending machine, bend the pipes into a 90-degree shape. Assemble the legs and place the tabletop on them. This project is very easy to set up and it costs less.
6. Collapsible Corner Desk
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Plywood, wood |
| Cost | $100—$200 |
One of the best ways to save space in your room, study, or living area is to construct a collapsible corner desk. This is one of the simplest projects you can pick up. To go to work you need: a table saw, drill press, miter saw, jigsaw, level, and a workbench. Next, you need wood, stain, and acrylic coating. Begin by cutting your wood into pieces, plane the sides, and apply your finish. Remember to cut according to strict measurements. Construct the frame by screwing or gluing the parts together. You basically have two parts: the part that’s against the wall, and the side that floats over the floor which constitutes the table. As the picture suggests, this project shouldn’t take you more than a few hours to complete.
7. Floating Wall Mounted DIY
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $100—$200 |
I love how the creator was able to design the desktop of this corner desk and give it a fancy look. If you want a corner desk that will add beauty to your home, I recommend this corner desk. It doesn’t matter the kind of work you do, this table would be a perfect fit as long as it requires a desk and less pressure will be exerted on the table.
8. DIY Wall Mounted Floating Desk
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood, Pipe |
| Cost | $100—$150 |
If I told you this desk cost less than $20 to make, would you believe me? I have a thing for floating cabinets and also floating desks. Having a floating corner desk is an amazing way to save a whole lot of space. With just a few tools, you can make this wall-mounted floating corner desk for your work needs.
9. Electric Lift Corner Desk
| Level | Expert |
| Material | Wood, plywood, plastic |
| Cost | $500—$800 |
This project takes a floating desk to a whole different level. It’s a cool project that takes a floating desk idea and merges it with a hydraulic type desk, only this one is powered by electricity. So you begin with the normal desk construction. You have your wood and tools all set up in your garage or workshop. Everything from screws to adhesives and glues, and finishes. Now measure the wall area, both sides of the angles.
Then markup the measurements on the plywood surface and proceed to cut the shapes out. When you are done, apply your stains, or finish. Begin to assemble the parts together and when you’re done, take a break to work on the electric lift that’s going to be under the desk as a support. When that’s done, mount your desk on the electric-powered stands. Make your connections carefully and then run a test.
10. How To Make A Floating Corner Desk
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Plywood |
| Cost | $100—$300 |
Make your own floating corner desk by beginning with the basics which include a sketch of what your desk should look like when you’re done. Next, place your sheet of plywood on a workbench and mark out the shape of the parts of the desk, and cut. Next, you need to construct the supports for your desk on the two sides of the wall that would serve as the platforms for your floating desk.
Now you have two slaps of plywood that you’ve cut, one for the top, and the other for the lower part. The space between the two slabs of plywood sheets serves as storage for your books and pens. What you need for this project is mostly a good supply of premium plywood boards and your tools, and some glue too. Then you need a good eye for measurements.
11. DIY Floating Corner Desk
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Plywood, wood |
| Cost | $100—$200 |
The ideas for corner desks are inexhaustible. Here’s one that requires the least expertise and materials to get it done. All you need is a desire to maximize space and declutter your room. To get this project done you need plywood, a saw, a planing machine, glues, and screws. Before launching into the work, measure the dimension of the wall where you want to fit the floating corner desk.
Mark these measurements on the surface of the plywood and begin a careful cutting of the parts. Plane the surface, paint or simply apply a thin layer of finish to the plywood. Use glues to put the parts together, then use screws to hold the parts against the wall. When you’re done just stand back and smile at a beautiful set of floating corner desks.
12. Making A Floating Corner Desk
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Plywood, wood |
| Cost | $100—$150 |
If you have a room with a corner that’s filled with clutter, an idea is to put a floating table in it. The first thing to do is mark your plywood with the measurements you’ve taken of that corner, then cut the designs out. Make a frame that’s like the skeleton for the desk, glue them together, then screw them together. Next, build the drawers, two at most. Bring everything you’ve built from the garage to the room. Clean out the corner, and put temporary plugs on the wall on which you’d place the desk. Attach the drawers and you have your own floating desk.
13. Corner Desk Office DIY
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $150—$250 |
If your home has that room at the top of the stairs, you definitely should check this DIY project out. Jayne was able to build this amazingly outstanding office for herself. If she could do it, you can do it too. This corner desk is ideal for working from home.
14. Floating Desk For Work DIY
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $150—$250 |
Have a look at this simple yet amazing DIY corner desk idea. It’s perfect for corners. If your house has a free space like this, you can convert it to the corner desk idea above. If you have limited space in your home and are looking to build something small that can still help to get the work done then you found the right project.
15. How To Build A Legless Corner Desk
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $100—$150 |
The first corner desk on my is this DIY legless corner desk. It is made from plywood sheets, wood scrap, saw, glue, and measuring tape. Start by making the tabletop. Glue two sheets of plywood together side by side then sand them to make the surface smooth. After that, cover the whole plywood sheets with planks; add glue to the other side of the plank and carefully lay it on the sheet, do this till all the plywood is covered with planks. Make the tabletop trim and attach it to the wall.
16. DIY Corner Desk For Work
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $100—$150 |
The best way to work from home without sacrificing a whole lot of space is by using a corner desk. Regular desks used in offices would take up a lot of space if you decided to keep it in your home even if you have room for it. With this DIY corner desk, you can work from home and also save a lot of space.
17. Floating Corner L Desk
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Plywood, birch wood |
| Cost | $100—$200 |
There are many designs of floating desks you can adopt. And the best shapes of floating desks are the L-shaped ones. They’re best for office rooms, music rooms and so forth. What you need for this project is birch wood and plywood. And of course, tools. Once more, how complicated your desk depends on where you want to put it.
You can cut a whole L shape out of your plywood wood sheet, or you can cut it into two blocks which you then combine to form the L shape. You should then glue them together, then screw them. When you’re done go to the wall and mark where your brackets will be. You should aim for a height that fits your body when you sit. Now mount the desk.
DIY Big Corner Desk
You like the corner desks available in stores, but you want something of a larger scale. Perhaps you have two people working on the desk or you simply want more room for your own use. These plans will help you build a big corner desk that not only provides you with an area to work and study, but also gives you room for another person.
18. How To Large a Large Corner Desk
| Level | Expert |
| Material | Poplar plywood, wood |
| Cost | $150—$200 |
The first step is to measure. Begin with the wall area by measuring the space between the corners. Also, measure in advance the height you want your desk to be from the ground using the chair you intend to sit with when the project is done. Your measurements should include the desk and the top. In this case, you are building a large corner desk so cut a 38″ square from your poplar plywood, next cut two sides that are 20 inches by 36 inches. From there you can pretty much see where the rest of the parts will come out of. Cut them out, attach the legs and brackets, and drill pocket holes. You can do this attachment with glue first before screwing it permanently.
19. Large Corner Desk DIY
| Level | Expert |
| Material | Wood, plywood |
| Cost | $150—$200 |
You have to love corner desks for the simplicity they give their surroundings. Purchasing one may not be cost-effective for you, so why not build one? Even if it’s your first time, you can build a large corner desk. What you need to do is measure properly, and follow it strictly. Also, have the right tools as this would make your project a lot easier and fast.
Make a sketch of what your desk would look like. Begin by representing your measurements on the surface of the plywood. Cut out the sides and other parts, glue them, and screw them. Make a prop on the wall for the desk. You’ll likely need help with this if you’re doing it for the first time.
20. DIY Office Corner Desk
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $100—$250 |
This corner desk is ideal for office folks. You can make this beauty by simply following the guide. I love that this corner desk has a lot of cabinets for storage. There are over six storage compartments on this corner desk. I think it is amazing. There’s also a lot of desktop space for two people.
21. DIY Farmhouse Corner Desk
| Level | Expert |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $150—$200 |
This farmhouse corner desk is made from wood, screw, pocket hole jig, pocket hole screws, and drill. This project has two parts, the legs, and the tabletop frame. The legs are made from a 24″ wood as the stand, two legs with pre-drill pocket holes around them, and 2 supports. Assemble the legs and place them in the strategic place with the middle one in one corner. Assemble the frame and attach it to the legs and just like that, you have your farmhouse desk.
22. Simple DIY Corner Desk
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $200—$500 |
I present to you one of the most beautiful corner desks I have seen. This corner desk would make a great working space. I like how the table makes use of little space and provides enough room for your working needs. It has cardboard pullout shelves and also cabinet doors that lead to a spacious shelf for storage.
23. DIY L-Shaped Corner Desk
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $100—$200 |
This is an L-shaped corner desk that is large enough to be used by three to four persons. It has enough desktop space to accommodate a lot of work stuff like printers, monitors, and more. I love the fact that it has a lower shelf that can be used to store other items. You can build this corner desk for your office or home for work.
24. DIY Live Edge Desktop
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood, Industrial pipe |
| Cost | $100—$200 |
Whether it’s for two or one, this corner desk has shades of amazing. I also love the cabinets at the far left of the corner desk. If you wanted to build a large corner desk that could be suitable for up to 3-4 persons, this is perfect. The bottom is made of industrial pipe which makes the table very sturdy.
25. Concrete Corner Desk DIY
| Level | Expert |
| Material | Birch and lyptus plywood, cement, sand, water |
| Cost | $200—$250 |
A concrete corner desk isn’t a floating desk. It’s got all the effects of a real office desk—legs, a top, and two sides with drawers. To DIY your concrete desk, begin by planning the project. Take measurements of the location, then use this to determine the number of materials you need; sheets of lyptus and birch plywood, sheets of melamine, glass fiber and plaster sand, spray adhesive, acrylic concrete fortifier, and so on. Now build the desk frame, construct the concrete form, add the supports, then pour the concrete. Polish and assemble the parts together.
26. How To Build A Corner Desk
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $100—$150 |
The materials needed for this project are a drill, lumbers, jigsaw, wood planer machine, glue, screw, and tape measure. Start by measuring and cutting all the pieces needed for the legs. Cut the pieces and join them together with glue and screw. Then, move to the frame. Once the tabletop frame is ready, assemble everything and give it a finishing touch.
It is a very easy and cheap DIY project. The cost of buying the wood and materials needed is up to $100. Just that and your time and energy you can own a beautiful desk in your corner.
27. Wide Corner Desk DIY
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Plywood, metal, plastic |
| Cost | $100—$150 |
Simplicity can rock solid too. All you need is birch plywood and a frame made of plastic or metal for the table to stand on. As you can see in this picture, the top deck is smaller by the frame. The desk is joined together with the use of bolts and nuts after hollowing the space out with a router. When doing this be careful not to cut through the table.
You should adjust the height of the table after this before mounting it. The benefit and difference between this corner desk and the others on this list is that you don’t have to bolt it against the wall. It can also be moved around the room or office. Also, anyone can do this if you have the right tools and measurements. So before embarking on the project make sure to measure the location of the desk.
28. DIY Wood Corner Desk
| Level | Expert |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $100—$150 |
This is made from wood, plywood sheets, glue, jigsaw, sandpaper, and clamps. Gather the materials and start by making the desktop. Cut three pieces of wood and adjust them to the appropriate dimension. Sand the wood down and glue them together, clamp them down and allow them to dry. Then, move on to make the drawer and the legs. The project does not cost too much and it can be done within 24 hours.
29. DIY Under $80 Corner Desk
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Plywood, wood |
| Cost | $100—$200 |
If you are looking for a minimalistic corner desk for your working needs, I found the right one. This table is fantastic. The best part is that it is quite budget-friendly. You would spend less than $80 to get this amazing table done.
30. DIY Corner Desk For Gaming
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $150—250 |
A gaming corner desk requires a whole lot more than a desktop and a shelf. You’ll need to take your time to build a corner desk that will soothe your gaming needs. I found this DIY project that shows you from scratch “how to make a DIY corner desk for gaming.” I hope you like it.
31. DIY Giant Corner Desk
| Level | Expert |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $500—$1000 |
Have you ever wanted to build a giant-shaped desk? Here’s how to do it: it’s going to be a big project so you might need help, maybe a friend to assist. You need three components for this giant desk—the legs, the cabinet, and the top. Consider a size of 88 inches by 88 inches left and right respectively.
You should cut your wood up, plane them and drill the holes in the edges. Put the sections together. Go to making the legs and then building the cabinets too. Now is the time to spray paint in whatever tint you want your desk to have. Wait for it all to dry and assemble them.
32. Farmhouse Corner Desk DIY
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $100—$150 |
There are always unused parts loitering about a farmhouse. You can turn the old table or wood from the barn into a corner desk using DIY methods. If the wood is dirty or old, wash it with a 50/50 mix of water and vinegar, and let it dry in the sun for some hours. Next, get the old paint off the top of the wood, then use satin water-based poly to seal the rest of the paint in. Use 2 by 4s and 1 by 2s for the legs of the desk. Paint the base of the desk with white semi-gloss paint. When you finish the job, what you get is a rustic-looking desk that fits in a farmhouse environment just fine.
33. Corner Desk From Kitchen Countertop
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Granite, wood |
| Cost | $200-$250 |
How about a desk from a kitchen countertop? Shop for a Labrador granite right and left miter countertop, miter bolt kit, Labrador granite end cap kit, pine plywood, hole saw kit, jigsaw blades, gorilla glue, metal brackets, and flat metal shim.
Sketch out the outline of the legs of the desk with a piece of paper, place the paper outline on the plywood, and cut. Cut the holes in the wood, paint to match your walls, and cut the counter to the size you desire. Insert the top holes on the countertop, join the corners of the countertop, add some holes for your wires and line up the desk against the wall. This is an ideal desk idea for your home office.
34. Custom Corner Office Desk
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Plywood, pine beam |
| Cost | $100—$150 |
If your desk at the office has become creaky, or has taken too much space, then this custom corner office desk is for you. Even without prior knowledge of woodwork. What you need is a 25 mm thick MDF board, pine beam, screws and nuts, table saw, a couple of clamps, router, L shaped metal brackets, spare legs for support, USB hub and sharp knife or chisel. First, measure your space, and make a sketch of what you want to see. Get creative over the design as you like.
Let your design show the shape, the placement in the room, cable management scenarios, and USB ports. Cut the boards and fit them together to see what you get. Make sure the sides fit well with the walls. Next, begin to cut the holes like the USB ports and any other holes you’d need on your desk. The next thing to do is put everything together with screws and glue.
DIY Small Corner Desk
If you’re looking for a small, cheap and quick desk, this category is for you: I’ve put together an impressive list of DIY small corner desks that’ll fit into almost any space. This desk is the perfect solution to a small apartment or if you live with others who don’t want the bulk in their room. One that I found is perfect even if you have kids!
35. DIY Small Corner Computer Desk
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood, metal bracket |
| Cost | $50—$100 |
Making a small corner computer desk doesn’t take so much. First, you have to pick out a spot in your place or office for the desk. Then you should measure the size of the wall, and make a sketch of what your desk should look like. You can use plywood or pine wood for the top. 2 by 3 wood that you put holes in so they can act as props on the wall. After planning the wood top, you can apply poly to put some shine on it. Screw the props to the wall, and screw the brackets into the sides of the props. Then place the board on the brackets and screw it on. And there, you have your small corner computer desk.
36. DIY Murphy Desk
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $100—$200 |
This corner desk would also fit perfectly well in a corner in your home or office. This is a one-person table. I love the fact that it is not overly space-consuming. I also admire the shelving of this corner desk. Perfect for decor accessories and books.
37. DIY Metal & Wood Corner Desk
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $100—$150 |
I literally fell in love after looking at the finished product of this DIY metal & wood corner desk. It is the ideal corner desk to make if you are looking at working from home on a desk that won’t take up much space in your home. For this DIY project, metal and wood were used to create this beauty.
38. DIY Compact Desk Corner
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $100—$150 |
The materials needed for this DIY compact desk corner are plywood, coarse threads, washer head screw. Hardwood board, circular saw, clamps, wood glue, and sandpaper. Start by cutting all the edges; the front edges, the back edges, and side edges. Gather everything together and screw them in place with washer head screws.
Pre-drill holes at every strategic place and then assemble the two self towers. Assemble the hardwood edging and secure them together with glue, clamp them down and allow them to dry. Once this is done, attach the legs and support stretchers
39. DIY Small Corner Desk
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood, steel pipe |
| Cost | $100—$150 |
To build a small corner desk yourself you need a plan. Take a look at the spot you want your desk to be, measure it, and make a sketch with all the measurements on it. Next, get your wood, roughly 48 by 48, you need a pipe of a length that suits your height needs. You need edge paints, screws, stains, and tools. Cut the plywood to the size you have measured, and into the shape you want.
Stain the top of the wood after sanding it down to a smooth surface. Edge the top with pieces you have already cut. Cut the pipes to the length for you, and tighten the fittings on it. With the use of flanges, tighten the pipes to the underside of the board. Place your desk in the corner measured for it.
40. How To Build A Bespoke Corner Desk
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Plywood sheets, Wood |
| Cost | $100—$150 |
This is made from ply sheets, jigsaw, cutter drill, router, tape measure, clamps, and sander. Place the ply sheet on top of a big table then measure the length and breadth of the tabletop. After that use your free hand to draw the bespoke shape of the front end of the tabletop. Cut the shape out with Jigsaw
41. Small Corner Desk Build
| Level | Expert |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $100—$150 |
After you have measured the parts and have a sketch ready for your desk, get your plywood board and begin to cut the pieces of the wood. This will take some smart and careful measurements. As shown in the video, you cut one long piece from beams of wood which will serve as the sides or frame in which you will fit in pieces of boards you cut. Next, drill the holes, all the holes that you need for the fittings. Now that you have your templates ready you can begin the process of gluing the sections and putting them together. Use clamps to hold the parts together for a few hours. When the glue is dried, you can paint or spray your stain on it.
42. DIY Butcher Block Corner Desk
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood, pipe |
| Cost | $100—$200 |
A butcher block remains one of the best countertops that you can use. For this DIY corner desk, the butcher block is used on the desktop. With this butcher block as the desktop, you can comfortably do all kinds of work on the table without the fear of wrecking the butcher block. It is very durable.
DIY Corner Desk Plans
You can save a lot of money making your own office furniture. Of course, if you want to spend some extra cash you could go buy yourself a corner desk. However, this article will teach you how to make one using free plans. Check out the corner desk plans below.
43. How To Build A Plain Corner Desk
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $100—$150 |
A plain corner desk can be put together in no time by following the instructions in this piece. All you need is wood beams and plywood. Also, you need pocket hole screws, 2 inches brad nails, wood glue, sandpaper, and finishing supplies. Begin by cutting the board which serves as the tabletop, then cut the legs too.
Before assembling, apply the edge bands to the board but sand all components well before doing this. Begin to put the parts together with glue and screws. You clamp parts that need together and wait for it to dry properly before proceeding. When it’s all put together, place the desk in the corner.
44. Plywood Corner Desk Motorized
| Level | Expert |
| Material | Baltic birch plywood, steel |
| Cost | $200—$250 |
A motorized plywood corner desk is one of the most satisfying projects you can engage in. To get this done you need the following materials: Baltic birch plywood sheets, wood glue, wood dowels, and a host of other tools like clamps, jigsaw and thin blades, router, and threaded insert kit.
Begin by dry-running the pieces of plywood to get a picture of what to expect. If you are satisfied, begin to cut the plywood strips, align the strips, and glue. Give it time to dry. Glue up the rest of the sections of the board and wait to dry. To make the table stop wobbling, which it would, add some epoxy to the underside of it. When it’s dry, mount holes on the board. Do the final touches as you lay the table on the prepared frame.
45. Simple DIY Corner Desk
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $100—$200 |
This one is a simple table, nothing fancy. There’s enough desktop space to accommodate only one person. However, for this DIY project, some woodworking skills might be required to make it. Making this corner desk isn’t so easy, but it will be totally worth it in the end.
46. L-Shaped Corner Desk DIY
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $100—$150 |
You’ll love an L-shaped, properly constructed corner desk. And this one right here is one of the simplest designs you can make. You need wood to do this and some woodworking tools. You begin cutting the desktop boards to size, line them up in the herringbone pattern, and next add the pocket holes underneath.
Run the thick edge around the board with wood glue and screws. For the legs, drill two pocket holes in the board, and use wood glue to attach the legs. Lastly, sand and stain the whole desk. As shown in the picture, all you need are two sets of legs and none in the middle of the side that angles against the wall at the back.
47. DIY L-Shaped Corner Desk
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $100—$200 |
Here’s yet another L-shaped desk that will fit into that corner in your home or office. I love the build of this corner desk. If you are looking at having a rustic kind of corner desk, you should consider this one. However, I would suggest you add a few rustic decor items to the room where you are going to keep this table.
48. Elevated Corner Desk With Storage
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $200—$250 |
Here’s how to make an elevated corner desk with storage. You need 9 wooden beams of different sizes, 5mm plywood, and pinewood. First, assemble the parts including the laminated floor. To get this done without mistakes that could ruin your project, be strict with your measurements.
Use glue and then screw the parts on. Next, build the storage parts along either side of the desk, as you wish. Then add the finishing touches like the stains. For the opening doors or drawers, you can fit the desk storage area with an electrical pulling system.
49. How To Build An L-Shaped Desk
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $150—$200 |
To save your budget you can use plywood for most of the parts in this project and use hardwood for legs. This desk has two cabinets, Start by making the legs. Each leg is made by gluing 3 pieces of wood together. The total number of legs needed is 8. Then, move into the base cabinets. The base cabinet is made from plywood. The project is complicated by merely looking at the picture of the desk but it is quite simple and straightforward.
50. DIY Single-Person Corner Desk
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $100—$250 |
If you would be the only one using the corner desk for work, you should opt for something for yourself alone. Here’s one of my favorite corner desk DIYs. It is quite compact and perfect for corners in your home or office. With the number of storage compartments in this corner desk, you won’t be having a storage issue anytime soon.
51. Easy Corner Desk Under $150
| Level | Expert |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $100—$150 |
This next easy corner will cost you under $150. Most of what you need is wood. You need 2 by 2 wood. Assemble all the parts of the beams together with glue. Place the board on top of the frame you have made.
Since it’s an L-shaped desk, you will have to assemble one after the other, and as you go on, watch how the parts fit together. So what you have to do is assemble the base first, spray with a primer, sand, and spray again. When the frame is dried you can now take them to the corner and assemble them. Bring the boards that you have sanded and sprayed, screw them down on the frame and you have your corner desk.
55. DIY Rustic Style Corner Desk
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $100—$250 |
Are you looking for a corner desk that will match the rustic decor in your home or office? You need to check this out. It has all shades of amazing. This desk is 100% made of wood. You can choose to use reclaimed wood for yours, just don’t forget to give it that final paint that will make it look rustic.
56. How To Make A Corner Desk
| Level | Expert |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $150—$200 |
Here you are making a corner desk with drawers on both sides of the desk. You should begin your work by building the frames. First work on the board which is a plywood top. You also need plywood for the drawers and the side panels of the frame.
Using precise measurements, build the top of the desk according to the location measurement you have. Next, build the boxes that would contain the drawers. Drill pilot holes in the frame and add glue, then place the storage units on the frame. Attach the bottom rims to the storage units. Fit the drawers into the storage unit. Smoothen the surface of the wood by adding wood filler, then sand and add the other finishing touches.
57. DIY Fancy Corner Desk
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood, LED Lighting |
| Cost | $100—$200 |
There is absolutely nothing wrong with having a somewhat fancy corner desk for your working needs. This DIY elegant corner desk requires a whole lot of room; you need to consider this. I especially love the lighting finish on this table. This corner desk would be ideal for PC gamers.
58. DIY Corner Desk From Reclaimed Products
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood, Pipe |
| Cost | $100—$200 |
If you have an old door around your house, it’s a good thing you did not throw it away. In this DIY project, you will learn how to make a corner desk using an old door and black pipe. The end product of this project is quite beautiful.
59. DIY Framing Wood Corner Desk
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood, Hairpins leg |
| Cost | $100—$150 |
This is made from framing wood mending plates, screws, low gloss polyurethane, measuring tape, saw, sanding block, and drill. Place four pieces of framing wood together side by side and glue them together. Attach two mending plates to each side of the framing wood and secure it with screws. Do the same for the opposite side of the framing wood. Repeat this process for another four pieces of framing wood and these will form the surface of your desk. Place at the right corner and you’re good to go.
60. Corner Desk Plan DIY
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $100-$150 |
Here’s a corner desk plan without legs, a floating desk. Use birch plywood wood for his project to cut costs. You also need brackets which will give the impression of a floating desk. Using two layers of plywood is a good idea. The birch plywood on top and a cheaper one on the bottom.
Depending on the length you want for each side of the L shape, cut the plywood and plane, preparing it as the top. Sand it, then add poly, and sand it again, until you have achieved a beautiful surface. Next prepare brackets by following the same procedure as the desk. Fit the brackets in the wall and place the top on it, screw it down.
61. DIY Corner Desk
| Level | Expert |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $100—$150 |
This is made from plywood, wood screws, and drill. The top is made from oak veneer plywood. Measure the dimension properly so that the bespoke shape will come out fine. After this is fine you can move on to the base. Cut all the pieces needed for the base and screw them together at the appropriate position. The making process of this DIY corner desk is pretty much easy to follow. It might take some time to finish, but the time-taken would be worth it in the end.
62. How To Build A Corner Desk
| Level | Expert |
| Material | Wood, birch plywood |
| Cost | $150—$200 |
To build this corner desk you need wood; preferably mahogany, plywood, Baltic birch plywood, maple, drawer guides and pulls, and some satin finish. You can start by milling the parts to size. Add a little oversize to reduce wood movement during the construction.
Route the grooves after joining the parts together for the frame. Add the rails in the drawer unit. Once again, do dry fitting to see how it all comes together. Add the rail curves. Add the leg grooves to the frame. After putting all the drawers in, put the top on the frame and paint.
63. Custom Corner Desk DIY
| Level | Expert |
| Material | Ambrosia maple |
| Cost | $150—$200 |
This corner desk design is best for offices. To get the best result, opt for ambrosia maple. It takes some forethought, measurements, and planning to get this right. Draw a sketch showing these measurements before going to work. Begin from the top by cutting the wood into pieces of 1-inch thickness.
When the top of the desk is ready by gluing them together, focus on the cabinets on both sides which will serve as the legs. Before placing the top on the lower frame, remember to add all the holes you need for office work like USB ports. The drawers come in last. Do not forget to spray and sand as you build.
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