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DIY Office // Computer Desk

By: Melissa Coleman Last Updated: Aug 7, 2018 This post may contain affiliate links.

We have slowly been redecorating our office. I showed you the bookcases we made and mentioned that we would be building us a desk too. Here it is!!

Don't mind the cords. We haven't had any free time to reorganize everything yet. We finished the desk and got it moved in the house around 10pm and pretty much just threw everything back on the desk, messy cords and all, just so that I would have it for blogging. I have my netbook but I really dislike using it for blogging. Hopefully this weekend we can finally get the cords all nice and organized.

I finally got my lamp put somewhere too. 🙂 Though I haven't decided if it's too short for this long desk. We'll see if it ends up staying there or finds a new home.

I love all of this room. Why didn't I have this when I was in college? I have plenty of room for books now. 🙂

So the office has been a slow process. We still aren't done. I had shelving up with the old desk which is going to be removed and hopefully hubby will decide to build him a little side table for his ham radio (all that "junk" on the right). haha!

We followed these plans from Remodelaholic if you're interested in building your own. We tweaked ours just a little, a little more support underneath the top but overall the concept was the same. The top is done in Minwax English Chestnut and we spent around $50ish on the whole project (minus paint/stain cost).

Do you have any projects going on in your home?

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  1. mark says

    December 26, 2012 at 8:02 am

    It's really cute! Lots of space, which is always good. The desk looks great! Right now I'm just finding some ideas.Thanks for sharing see more

    Reply
  2. Jen @ frazzled 5 says

    August 08, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    This looks great Melissa! Wish I had the very same thing!
    New Follower!
    Hugs, Jen @ frazzled5

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    • Melissa says

      August 08, 2012 at 5:35 pm

      Give it a go... It was super easy to build and fairly cheap for a desk. Thanks so much for following.

      xoxo,
      Melissa

      Reply
  3. Domesticable says

    August 07, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    Very pretty!!! I love the wood color mixed with the white.

    Lura
    x

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    • Melissa says

      August 07, 2012 at 7:51 pm

      Thanks hun! 🙂

      xoxo,
      Melissa

      Reply
  4. Shelly Ann says

    August 06, 2012 at 12:27 am

    Nice desk! Looks as if you have plenty of room on it. I also went to check out your new bookcases as well. They are very nice looking. New follower from the FBH. Have a great weekend!

    http://lovejoyjunction.blogspot.com/

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    • Melissa says

      August 06, 2012 at 2:38 pm

      I have tons of room on it. 🙂 Plenty of room to sort my coupons or pay bills (ugh) haha...

      Thanks so much for stopping by and following, going to go check out your blog now.

      xoxo,
      Melissa

      Reply
  5. Kassica says

    August 05, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    The desk looks great! Right now I'm just finding some ideas for DIY wall art and decor. I want to spice up my room! I found your blog through the bright side beauty hop. I'm a new follower! Please check out my blog and follow if you like. 🙂

    kassicalife.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      August 06, 2012 at 2:37 pm

      Go check out my pinterest. I have a few DIY wall art ideas pinned. 🙂 I love DIY!

      Thanks so much for following, going to check out your blog now. 🙂

      xoxo,
      Melissa

      Reply
  6. Sharing Shadymont says

    August 04, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    Your desk is wonderful! Love the stain choice!

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      August 06, 2012 at 2:36 pm

      Thanks hun! 🙂 English Chestnut is probably one of my fave stain colors.

      xoxo,
      Melissa

      Reply
  7. A Proverbs 31 Wife says

    August 04, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    That turned out lovely!

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    • Melissa says

      August 06, 2012 at 2:35 pm

      Thanks hun! 🙂

      xoxo,
      Melissa

      Reply
  8. Bev says

    August 03, 2012 at 11:26 pm

    hi, i'm following the "bloghop till you drop" friday bloghop. i would love for you to visit my blog and follow if you like it.

    http://www.blackinkpaperie.blogspot.com

    thanks
    new follower bev

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    • Melissa says

      August 04, 2012 at 12:39 am

      Thanks so much for stopping by and following! 🙂

      xoxo,
      Melissa

      Reply
  9. Reasonable Blonde says

    August 03, 2012 at 7:45 pm

    It's really cute! Lots of space, which is always good. I just finished re-doing our powder room. New paint, a new mirror, light fixture, towel bar, and some accessories on the wall... amazing how it freshened up the space! BTW, my office is yellow too. 🙂

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    • Melissa says

      August 03, 2012 at 10:58 pm

      Making over your space always feels good. 🙂 Our walls are a khaki color, kind of looks a little yellowish in the picture.

      xoxo,
      Melissa

      Reply

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