Asked on Oct 09, 2014

How to use two bookcases and an old oak door to make a desk

Laura
by Laura
Need ideas for a table/desk for a bedroom using recycled oak door
  5 answers
  • The Chirping Frog The Chirping Frog on Oct 09, 2014
    Run a support (just a piece of wood) on a wall with bookshelves on either end....put door on top for the desk top. Could top it with glass if needed.
  • Beverlee Williams Beverlee Williams on Oct 09, 2014
    My husband made an art table for me by using an old door he used saw horses for the legs laid the door on top of them and I use plastic storage drawers for supplies that fit under the table
  • I am currently working on a 36 inch solid wood door. I used two short file cabinets on each end. The hole where the knob used to be is where all the wires for my computers come through so the top is against the wall. With your bookcases simply mount them on the wall above the desk so you have a place to store all the papers and things you need to use.
  • Wendy Johnson Wendy Johnson on Oct 10, 2014
    I used a door and two stools, never even fastened it to the stools because the stools fit in the 2 flat areas of the door. My dtr did not believe me that it would be stable(her computer is sitting on it) but it is.
  • Trish Davenport Trish Davenport on Oct 10, 2014
    I just did almost the same thing. Walmart had 2 bookcases on sale for $38. Yes, $38 for two. I took a piece of birch we had laying around and faux finished it, polyurethaned it and put it on top; of the bookcases. My new craft desk. It's high enough for my barstool.