How To Make A Salvaged-Industrial Style Desk
Using $20 Ikea metal trestle-table legs and reclaimed old wood oak flooring, we made a new desk that resembles desks we've seen in Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware!
We are so happy with our new DIY desk - a project that turned out to be fairly easy using reclaimed, inexpensive materials, and basic tools. The finished product is a cool, rustic-wood-meets-industrial-metal desk with simple styling that works perfectly in my husband's office.
We are so happy with our new DIY desk - a project that turned out to be fairly easy using reclaimed, inexpensive materials, and basic tools. The finished product is a cool, rustic-wood-meets-industrial-metal desk with simple styling that works perfectly in my husband's office.
Ikea Trestle Legs + Reclaimed Oak Flooring =
The trestle legs are available at Ikea for under $20 and after piecing together a top from old oak tongue-and-groove floor boards, we added a simple picture frame edge from matching oak pieces.
Front view of desk
After a good sanding of everything, a coat of stain helps it all come together.
The clean styling of the desk helps keep the room tidy, too.
We have detailed all the steps for anyone interested in making their own version - maybe a narrower table for an entryway or sofa table?
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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I love this look! Great idea - I love that you used reclaimed flooring too!
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This desk looks fabulous, Jami! Love the juxtaposition of the organic wood to the metal legs!
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