This rustic desk was coated with a maple stain for a beautiful finish.

The project
I made this study desk with a cross frame and finished with white paint and a maple stain.

How to build a desk
Make your own desk with Experienced Workshop member Rob's step-by-step guide to building your own desk.
More project inspiration
Workshop member jeevanfranciz also built this Hamptons-style desk using Pine and finished with a walnut stain.
Creating a dedicated workspace or updating an existing one can be simple and affordable, and you'll have everything you need to be more productive when working from home. For more easy D.I.Y. desk projects, check out our Top 10 most popular desk projects.