My four year old has had more rooms in her first four years of life then I have had in my first twenty. So for the past few weeks, I’ve been trying to make this one SPECIAL. Today I built a modern desk to go with my modern take on Andy’s room from her favorite movie, Toy Story. In the cut list I will provide two different options for a 28″ high desk and 30″ high desk. Both are standard heights for desks, but the latter of the two may be more applicable to your needs as an adult.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Time Required:
Weekend
Cost:
Under $70
28″ High Desk
Desk Legs:
4 – 2×2 @26-5/8″ (front and back)
4 – 2×2 @ 20-5/8″ (top and bottom)
Base Support:
1 – 2×2 @ 40-1/4″ (bottom support place 6″ from bottom of legs)
1 – 1×2 @ 40-1/4″ (top support set flush with top of legs)
30″ High Desk
Desk Legs:
4 – 2×2 @28-5/8″ (front and back)
4 – 2×2 @ 20-5/8″ (top and bottom)
Base Support:
1 – 2×2 @ 40-1/4″ (bottom support place 6″ from bottom of legs)
1 – 1×2 @ 40-1/4″ (top support set flush with top of legs)
Lumber
2 – 2x2x8 Pine
1 – 2x2x6 Pine
1 – 1x2x6 Pine
Hardware
1-1/4″ Pocket Screws
2-1/2″ Pocket Screws
2″ Wood Screws
Finish
RustOleum Amber Shellac
Minwax Semi-Gloss Polycrylic
Room Accessories
Tee Pee
Eames Style Chair
Kreg Jig & Accessories
Power Drill
Wood Glue
Miter Box
Power Sander or Sanding Block
Sanding Paper
Speed Square
Miter Saw
Scotch Blue Painters Tape
Foam Brush/Paint Brush
Thanks, Rick! I just made three of these using your instructions and video and they turned out great! I ended up using 3/4 x 2 1/2 inch finished pine instead of 2×2’s. I also just used a drill bit to countersink instead of a first er bit. I love them, had so much fun, and really appreciate it. I can’t wait to make some more projects!
Nice design. I am building this design but using mortise and tenon joints for durability. I will fix the top to the frame using wooden pegs which sit into rabbeted slots. My son has a tendency to climb on furniture!