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DIY Drawing and Art Desks

An art desk is an important part of an artist's studio. Having space to spread out and put supplies makes for a better organized and less stressful work environment. Art desks can be expensive if you buy them at art supply stores, especially in larger sizes. Additionally, most store-bought art desks are cumbersome and awkwardly shaped. Make a custom art desk yourself that can meet your needs.

Things You'll Need

  • Piece of laminite countertop at least 24-inches wide and the desired length
  • 2 filing cabinets
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place the filing cabinets against the wall where you'd like the the desk.

    • 2

      Space the filing cabinets 36-inches closer together than the length of your countertop, from the outside edge of one filing cabinet to the outside edge of the other.

    • 3

      Place your countertop on top of the filing cabinets. The countertop should overhang the filing cabinets by 18-inches on each side.

    • 4

      Use the drawers of the filing cabinets to store your supplies and paper.

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