10 DIY Standing Desks Ideas
Sitting for long periods of time can be bad for your back, posture and overall health. If you are working long hours at a desk, with time the side effects of sitting down can become a problem.
In order to tackle the problems that sitting down at a desk might cause, you can work using a standing desk. The standing desks are normal desks but they are tall enough so you will have to stand while working. In addition with the health benefits working at a standing desk has, studies show that working on a standing desk can improve your productivity.
In this article we will explore 10 different standing desk ideas and also, how to make your own standing desk.
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Building a standing desk
If you are a handyman and you have the right tools, you can build a standing desk using some recycled materials. You will need some wood, a drill, some screws, a saw and some paint. You can use an old door or some old pallets for the new standing desk setup.
Ikea standing desk
You can also make a standing desk using IKEA furniture. Hack an IKEA Lack table and turn it into a standing desk. Also, you can use an IKEA Expedit bookshelf and turn it into a standing desk.
2. Standing desk convertor
If you want a more professional looking desk, you can buy a standing desk converter. These are adjustable desks that you can put on top of your existing desk.
3. DIY adjustable Standing desk
You can also buy a ready-made standing desk. These are usually more expensive but they are also more durable and they come in a variety of styles.
4.DIY Electric Standing Desk
This electric standing desk is a great way to get the benefits of a standing desk without having to spend a lot of money. You can make this desk for around less than 100 pounds.
You will need a few tools for this project, including a drill, a saw, a screwdriver, and a drill bit. You will also need some wood, a sheet of plywood, some screws, a piece of MDF, and some paint.
To start, cut the plywood and MDF to the correct size. Make sure that the MDF is slightly smaller than the plywood.
Next, drill four holes in the MDF, two on each side. These will be for the screws that will hold the MDF to the plywood.
Now, screw the MDF to the plywood. Make sure that the screws are flush with the surface of the MDF.
Further, drill four holes in the plywood, two on each side. These will be for the screws that will hold the electric motor to the plywood.
Lastly, screw the electric motor to the plywood. Make sure that the screws are flush with the surface of the plywood.
Finally, paint the desk to your desired color.
5. Cardboard standing desk
If you want to try out a standing desk but you are not sure if it is for you, you can make a homemade standing desk using cardboard. This is a cheap and easy way to test out if working at a standing desk is for you.
6. Fixed standing desk
Here you can see how to build a simple standing desk. The only thing you need to do is to fix in the wall some wooden boards, actually you can use any material, at the height you want the desk to be at. Just be sure that the boards are wide enough for your computer.
7. DIY adjustable standing desk
An adjustable standing desk is a desk that can be adjusted to different heights. This is perfect if you want to be able to sit down and stand up while working.
8. Pipe standing desk
A pipe standing desk is a desk that is made using pipes. This is a very simple desk that you can make using some recycled materials. This style of standing desk fits mostly with rustic decorations.
9. Standing desk with shelves
You can buy or build a standing desk that has shelves. This way you will have more storage space and you can also use the shelves for decoration. However, if you decide to build the standing desk by yourself, this is how it should be done:
First, you need to decide on the size of the desk. Once you have the measurements, you can start cutting the wood (or the material you make your desk from). Make sure to cut the pieces for the shelves as well.
After you have cut the wood, you can start assembling the desk. Use the screws to put the pieces together and make sure the desk is sturdy.
Once the desk is assembled, you can start painting it. Choose a color that you like and that goes well with the rest of the room.
Let the paint dry and then put the shelves in place. You can use the shelves to store books, documents or other office supplies.
And that’s it! You now have a new standing desk with shelves.
10. Built in standing desk
You can make a standing desk which is built in the furniture. This idea is particularly good if you have a small place since it does not require any extra space.
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