Ikea KARLBY worktop, 186x3.8 cm, oak/veneer

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Sometimes a small, harmless question can make a big difference. That’s exactly what happened with our kitchen worktops. It started as a challenge to use resources wiser, and proved to have positive effects not only for the environment, but also the quality. I think it’s great when that happens!” says Johnny. The desk itself cost around €195 ( LINNMON: €45, ALEX drawers: €80, VIKA: €30, ALEX add-on: €40).” Triple Screen Home Workspace with ALEX Drawers, Shelves and Plants I saw many people online using ALEX drawers, which seemed to work well at a reasonable price, so I didn’t really consider any other options. Credit: Toby

The natural color and grain of wood adds warmth to your kitchen decor. Walnut gets lighter in color with age. It has a rich variation in color and a decorative, curved grain pattern. Initially, I had considered a floating desk design for my workspace, but I realised that I would lose a lot of storage space with a minimalist look. I repurposed an old Ethan Allen harvest table as my desk. I cut and refinished it to give it a new look.The same reason applied to the desk size. I couldn’t have anything larger or it wouldn’t fit, but I also wanted some depth to keep the monitor not too close.

I chose the IKEA ALEX drawers as I liked the contrast the white provided, and also because they were a proven and well-liked desk setup by other people. The desk is an IKEA kitchen countertop that measures 186×62 cm. I chose it because it is more durable and easier to clean than a typical desktop.My goal when creating a bedroom system was to do it as cheaply as possible while still making it functional, stylish, and suitable for my hobbies of gaming, music, and retro gaming. ALEX drawers are space-saving. With their simple, thoughtful design and generous depth of 58 cm (23 in), the drawers provide ample storage and simplify cable management.

The previous desk I had was fine, but it was not wide enough to accommodate my Sony PVM CRT monitor for retro games. I have a pretty small space to work with, so I needed to find a storage solution that wouldn’t take up too much space. That’s why I got the ALEX drawers. Credit: Burak887 I had to replace the tabletop as the weight of my microphone clamp and monitor arm were too heavy for the desk material. I replaced it with a solid wood kitchen counter from the DIY store. I also chose the ALEX drawers because they have plenty of room for both work and hobby items. Now, I can dedicate one side to work and the other to painting. I had to drill a few holes in the SÄLJAN worktop to facilitate the tidy management of cables, and I used rubber grommets in those holes to keep it looking clean.

I considered other drawers/units from IKEA, but the ALEX units met all my criteria and provided a lot of storage. I wanted to create a large and cosy setup that could fit everything and still have a clean and spacious feel. I decided to go with the ALEX drawers because they are well-constructed and provide ample storage space. Plus, I wouldn’t have to worry about the desk legs as they are at a good sitting height for me. I am 6′4″, so everything just worked out perfectly.