BUILT-IN Desk and Shelves…NOT as expensive as you’d think

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BUILT-IN Desk and Shelves…NOT as expensive as you’d think.
Building a custom desk and shelf unit in our office for around $1000

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Building a custom desk and shelf unit in our office for around $1000
That sounds like an awesome project! Here’s a breakdown of how you can build a custom desk and shelf unit for around $1,000:

Budget-Friendly Plan for a Custom Built-In Desk & Shelves
1️⃣ Materials ($600-$800)
Plywood or MDF: $200-$300 (for shelves, desktop, and supports)
2x4s or Wood Boards: $50-$100 (for framing and support)
Brackets & Hardware: $50 (screws, brackets, fasteners)
Paint or Stain: $50-$100 (for a polished finish)
Drawer Slides (Optional): $30-$50
2️⃣ Tools (If Needed)
Circular Saw or Table Saw (rent or borrow if you don’t own one)
Drill + Bits
Level & Stud Finder
Wood Glue & Clamps
3️⃣ Steps to Build It
1️⃣ Plan & Measure: Sketch your design & measure your space
2️⃣ Frame the Desk & Shelves: Use 2x4s for support and attach to studs
3️⃣ Cut & Attach Desktop & Shelving: Secure with brackets or hidden supports
4️⃣ Paint/Stain & Finish: Sand, paint/stain, and seal for durability
5️⃣ Add Final Touches: Install drawers, LED lights, or organizers for a high-end look

How to Save Money 💰
✔️ Use pre-cut plywood from hardware stores
✔️ Shop sales or reclaimed wood for shelving
✔️ DIY instead of hiring a carpenter
✔️ Use floating shelf brackets for a modern look

Want help refining the design or finding materials? Let me know! 😊
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You did a tremendous job, and it turned out beautifully!!! Also, 👍 to Nerd Stuff.

BrenQ
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Looks fantastic! Couple of little suggestions: 1. get a clear carpet mat from Costco for the office chair which will stop the wear and tear on the carpet; and 2. get a office desk mat for the top of the desk portion. I too painted my shelving outfit white but the damage from the daily use ( I work remote from home) of the desk was surprising and super irritating, so I invested $12 at Michaels for piece of bristol board that has foam in between the two sheets (comes in packs of two), wrapped the whole thing with left-over material from an upholstery job...and voila, a little personalization and it's home.

hc
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Anyone else noticed that everyone has spent 2003-2020 tearing out built-ins for a "clean modern look with minimal shelving" and then since 2020 everyone has been on a built-in cabinet wall trend😂

FallCaine
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Giving you a like just for "The Goal" being on your finished bookshelf.

Logan.Bernart
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Looks awesome. I want to build something similar in my basement, so this mini tutorial is great. Thanks!

vault..
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Thank you for the inspiration and for showin us how to do this!

TracyStout-cnni
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Awesome build. You reassured me that I am not a slacker in completing home projects. As another home diyer who also works a full time job and only being able to work on projects a bit at a time, its nice knowing that its not only me who does this. I enjoy watching other builder or diyers for inspiration, but it can deceiving in that it only seems like it takes a short time to complete a project of this size when it reality it does takes weeks sometimes months to do because of time constraints. Cheers to a beautiful build.

CdaF
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Did a very nice job! Inspiring for sure!

avionUSMC
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Looks amazing! Incredible job and well done!

creemail
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Fantastic, job well done, really makes the room feel bigger.

pancakeninja
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The built-in desk/shelf turned out great. A + job. The only thing I would have changed is the wall color; that's my personal preference.

arlenem
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Idée géniale et gain de place ! Cela m'inspire pour ranger mon travail artistique et mon travail écrivain. Bravo !

louisebraille
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Looks great! Also, go Illini and go Cubs go!

mrwi
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I really like this. New subscriber. I used a bunch of those cheap oak cabinets on projects. I got them 20 years ago. Lol, they really were super cheap then. I stacked them 2 high on one back porch wall. Great storage.

captaincrustyradio
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Nice video! I’m planning to do something very similar. Is it necessary to remove the carpet, or can I just place the cabinet on top and forget about it?

kchai
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15 inch deep bookshelves! Obviously, he made his from scratch, but can you get bookshelves that deep already made?

margaretschaufele
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Only suggestion is to use different mask filters for the paint job. Other than that, banger job.

fesbra
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Great job!! Clean & organized look. What about electrical outlets?

betiferguson
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Looks really good. This is what I am building too. Now I got something refer too. What's the thickness used for the shelves?

chrisjameshandson
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If you need a place to re-film that section of video you filmed vertically, you are more than welcome to come build one at my house 🤣

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