A voucher desk is one of the keys to productivity! Rather than spending hours researching or spending an astronomical sum to buy the desk ideal, why not make it yourself? The fashion of Do It Yourself which consists of creating furniture or other furniture yourself has been there :). Building your own small workspace will allow you to adapt it to your needs and desires. THE desk stand is the accessory that will make your desk unique and trendy.

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Desk stand: why make your own desk?

Which desk pedestal should you choose?

As a rule, height of a desk must be located between 70 and 75 cm of the ground. We recommend the desk stand de height 71 cm. This foot height allows you to choose from many styles. You can opt for a Scandinavian and authentic style desk with a desk leg in wood or on the contrary, go for a modern, minimalist or even industrial style with a desk leg made of metal.  

Concerning the length of the board, it also varies according to your needs, but above all the space you have. If you spend a lot of time on your desk, the length of the desk should be included between 150 and 170 cm. 

Finally, as for the width of your desk, we recommend 60 cm minimum width. This distance will allow you to place your arms on the board. However, if you are working on a laptop or desktop computer, you should plan for a width between 75 and 80 cm.

What style of desk leg should you choose?

Be well settled in desk allows you to gain in concentration, and therefore in productivity! To achieve this, you must have a desk suitable for all your needs, and what better than to make it yourself!

Solid wood desk leg

To ensure the resistance and Sustainability of your desk homemade, it is better to design it with a solid wood top. If it has already been used, make sure it is smooth to avoid splinters. If not, take the time to gently sand it with an eccentric sander or sandpaper.

Steel desk leg

Le desk stand made with steel adapts to all projects, it brings solidity and stability to your tray. It gives a unique style to your office. 

Once you have your idea in mind and the elements prepared, all you have to do is assemble your desk. To do this, you will need a screwdriver, 16 screws supplied with the purchased legs, and the tray. Don't hesitate to buy varnish or paint of your choice to finish your home-made office!

What criteria for making a DIY desk?

Before taking a paper and a pencil to draw the desk of your dreams, know that you must take into account some criteria. The analysis of the following 2 elements will allow you to prepare the creation of your office:

Usage and time spent in your office

Be aware that even in teleworking, workers must respect a schedule. Do you sit at your computer for 6-7 hours a day? Or do you alternate between sitting and standing? These questions are essential to ask as they provide an idea of ​​the location and layout of the desk.

If you plan to sit for hours, choose a ergonomic and comfortable chair. Existing models today are equipped with a headrest, armrests and wheels. With such equipment, you will gain optimal comfort during your working hours. On the other hand, if you don't stay at your desk only 2 or 3 hours a day, a fairly small office will suit you.

Work tables in a training space
Work tables in a training space

The space available for your office

You should design your work table taking into account the dimensions of your room and the layout of the furniture. There is no standard to respect, build your corner desk where you have space.

You can place your workplace in a corner of your living room, bedroom or even in the hallway. It is quite possible to set up a workspace under the stairs, in the corner of a room or in a bedroom. To ensure that your office can blend in with the decor of your home, do not hesitate to take measurements of the available space. Once the dimensions have been taken, adapt the size of your office to this available space. When it comes to lighting, nothing beats a lighted office by natural sunlight.