A standing desk that stows away easily, perfect for occasional working from home.
The project
I have a small space and only work from home one day per week. I wanted an ergonomic set-up that could be put away for most of the week and came up with this solution. When not in use, it folds up completely and ties in with the green feature wall panelling in the adjoining bedroom.
The frame is made from plywood, with iron-on edging for a clean finish. The green textured panelling is held on with hidden magnets glued underneath the iron-on edging— this allowed me to create a table top with the correct ergonomic depth. The frame stays square because of the metal brackets installed inside, which also serve as a structural element for attaching the desk to the brick wall. I added concealed hinges (no routing required) and desk struts to support the weight of my devices and leaning on the desk.
Steps
Step 1
Cut the frame with mitre edges.
Measure your monitor and mount first to get the right depth.
Step 2
Assemble and glue the frame. Add pinhole nails for additional support.
Step 3
Route the back of the frame 5mm for the pegboard.
Before attaching the pegboard, consider the power connection. My frame has a hole on the bottom piece large enough for a plug to go through.
Step 4
Take the frame to its future location and measure the ideal desk depth. Cut the table top to size.
The easy option is to make the table top the same size as the frame. My frame was too tall for this to work. If you’re adding a design piece, now is the time.
Step 5
Attach the table top with hinges and desk struts. Then remove it.
Step 6
Set the pegboard into the frame so the piece sits flush to the wall when the pegboard is attached. Attach with glue and screws (ensuring screws do not break through the frame). Cut the angle bracket to size and drill screw holes to secure to the pegboard and frame.
Step 7
Iron on the edging for plywood and sand. Sand the entire piece and oil with desired finish colour. Mount to the wall, leveraging the angle bracket screw holes. Reattach the table top.
Tools and materials
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