How can I repurpose a magazine rack into a desk?

Lisa Nagle
by Lisa Nagle
  5 answers
  • That's going to take some work! Can you share a photo of what you have to start with?

  • Fiddledd224 Fiddledd224 on Jul 15, 2019

    Lisa, it isn't going to be easy answering without a photo or at least a complete description of what you are working with and your budget. Please let us know more so we can help you!

  • Sharon Sharon on Jul 15, 2019

    Depends on how high that rack is... but can you slide a wood top through the top rung, and add 2 legs to the other side of the top, and still slide a chair underneath with you sitting on it?

  • Lisa S. Lisa S. on Jul 15, 2019

    This may end up costing more than a 2nd hand desk would cost at Salvation Army. Most magazine racks are not high enough to use as a desk. Besides thrift shops , check facebook market place, garage sales, Craigs list for used desks. Also ask around. A lot of people have a old desk sitting around, ready to get rid of.

  • 17335038 17335038 on Jul 16, 2019

    Agree with everyone above, who has said that this project idea may not be cost effective.

    There are numerous styles of magazine racks,......

    If you posted a picture of yours we could see what you have to work with.