In this post we show you how to make a Japandi 8' Standing Desk for under $350.
We're in the process of creating a Japandi home and updating room to room as we go. When assessing a room we review:
• What can we can keep?
• What can be refurbished?
• What can we create?
• What needs to be purchased?
For the Japandi Office we needed a long, wide desk with standing height preferred. After time shopping and not finding the desk we needed - we decided to build our own.
The Japandi 8' Standing Desk features minimal design, natural materials and serves a specific function in our office.
The finished Japandi 8' Standing Desk.
How to Build a Japandi Desk
Cost: $327.47
Time: Few Hours (plus drying time)
Material: Iron Legs, Spruce/Pine Wood Board
Dimensions: 96" x 30" x 41" (L x D x H)
Determine Size
While this post shows a standing desk, you can make your desk any size. Think about what you need from your desk. How much desk area do you need? What height is best for you - whether seated or standing? What size desk fits well in your space without over crowding?
Supply Run
Shopping list for the desk - $119.49
• Wood Top 96" x 30"
• Finish of Choice (we used satin clear polyurethane)
• Lint Free Towels
• Cheesecloth
• Screws (need to fit legs)
Ordered Online from local company (they ship everywhere) - $207.98*
• Leveling Hairpin Legs - 40" Height
*Price varies by height - 12" to 42"
Basic Tools Needed (you probably have)
• Measuring Tape
• Sand Paper / Sanding Machine
• Drill
Short list makes it a quick supply run.
When selecting the desk top - be sure to examine the wood for warps, dings, or splits - look for the nicest piece.
Supplies include finish of your choice (we used a rub on poly), cheesecloth (for lint free wiping), towels for application, and screws. Measuring tape is part of tools you usually have - if not, a ruler could work here too.
The board is left unstained to show its natural grain.
Determine the height of your desk, there are common sizes you will find for both seated or standing. Decide on the leg material of choice - we went for black matte iron legs and found online from a local company.
The desk top needs to be sanded. This can be completed with sand paper or a sanding machine. If you don't typically have sand paper on hand - be sure to add this to your shopping list.
Setup your desk top, legs and supplies on a drop cloth in the office.
The wood grain on this desk top highlights natures imperfections.
After selecting the best side for the top, flip the table and position the legs to prepare for measuring and drilling.
Before installing legs - check the wood to determine which side is best for the desktop.
Measure and mark before screwing the legs into position.
Flip the table and wipe the desk top and sides to prepare for finish coating.
Supplies to start the finishing.
Use a lint free towel to apply the finish - in this case a wipeable natural finish poly.
Be sure to apply finish to the sides of the desk.
After the product recommended drying time, apply the second coat.
Allow the desk to dry completely.
The desk is completed! The process took a few hours (plus drying time) and the cost was $327.
The finished desk is 8' long allowing to allow for a computer station and packaging station. The desk is 30" deep providing ample space to stay clutter-free. The desk is 41" H providing for a comfortable height while working in the office space. The process above can be customized to meet your needs.
The finished Japandi 8' Standing Desk.
The Japandi 8' Standing Desk features minimal design, natural materials and is completely functional.
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