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12 IKEA desk setups to inspire us to work from home

Need a little bit of inspiration for your home office? Try these different IKEA desk setups to create your work station.

12 IKEA desk setups to inspire your home office

Tutorial for laptop desk

#1 Butcher block and ALEX

The classic. You can’t go wrong with the combo of an IKEA kitchen countertop (like this), an ALEX drawer unit and legs. Rug (in case you’re asking) is from Wayfair. IKEA used to have a similar one called LAPPLJUNG RUTA.

#2 MALM desk for 2

A variation from #1. This desk setup uses the MALM 3-drawer chest instead. And two smaller MALM nightstands as desk drawer units. And a KALLAX 2×4 as a divider and vertical storage.

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Today on the blog a before & after look at our formal living room turned into a family office. Little did I know this would happen just in time for quarantine & homeschooling. See the full before & after on the blog. Link in the profile. I hope this gives you some inspiration for creating a more functional space in your home. If you have a room that feels too formal or has been taken over by toys consider creating a space that will get more use from the whole family. Would you like some help? Consider a Decorator In a Box to make things easy for you. Just follow the easy and fun step here. Then be on your way to receiving a custom online interior design in a financially save way. The best part is this can all be done from the comfort of your home germ free. I can't wait to hear about your project! Xo, Annie . . . . #decoratorinabox #onlineinteriordesigner #emailedinteriordesigns #mailedinteriordesigns #affordableinteriordesigner #1980homeremodel #ikeahomeoffice #ikeaoffice

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#3 KLIMPEN under the stairs

Under the stairs is as good as spot as any to fit in a work station. Two KLIMPEN drawer units prop up a table top. Spray paint the metal label slots for a bit of contrast.

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When we bought the house I had every intention of turning the 3rd bedroom upstairs into an office / guest room….but…I didn’t like being detached from everyone else in the house. Don’t get me wrong it’s great to have quiet time to focus, but that’s what headphones are made for 😉 instead I utilized that awkward space underneath the stairs, and now this is one of my favorite areas in the whole house. I feel like it really completes the space ❤ . . . #luxeandwhimsy #target #walmart #ikea #ikeahome #ikeaoffice #ikeahomeoffice #targethome #targetstyle #targetdoesitagain #targetfinds #targetforthewin #homedecor #homeoffice #lifestyleblogger #lifestyleguide #lifestyledesign #biglots #biglotsfinds #decorsteals #plantlady #plantmom #plantmomaesthetic #homeaesthetics #homeaesthetic #homestuckaesthetic #aesthetichomedecors #aestheticedit #aesthetichome #homeinspiration

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#4 Kitchen worktop and BESTÅ

For this set up, Lydia turned to the IKEA kitchen and BESTÅ range. The countertop with the concrete effect is an EKBACKEN. Again, the ALEX is seen here, blending beautifully with everything else.

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° B U I L T ° I N ° Swipe to see how we created our scandi-inspired home office! We used @ikeauk kitchen worktop and wall units and two ALEX drawers, which cost under £500 in total – the quotes we'd had for bespoke built-in units were £3-4k! Do you have a home office/study and how have you furnished it? Some items tagged have been gifted. . _____________________________________________ . 📸 Photo Credit: @lydias_layton_life Home Office 👆 Tap for Product Tags . ______________________________________________ . . . #homeoffice #homeofficeideas #ikeaoffice #ikeahomeoffice #myhousethismonth #homegoals #classyinteriors #inspire_me_home_decor #interior4all #newbuildhome #greensmoke #actualinstagramhomes #mycultfurniture #ikeaatmine #wonderfuleveryday #interiorideas #rockmystylishhome #homesofinstagram #interior125 #interior444 #newbuild #realhomesofinstagram #interiorinspo14 #newbuild #housegoals #scandinavianstyle #interiør #interiores #greenoffice

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#5 MICKE desk or vanity

A MICKE desk is always a good choice for a compact workstation. An EKBY ALEX shelf and drawers serves as a monitor stand and extra storage.

#6 ALGOT and SKÅDIS combo

Love this desk made from ALGOT upright and shelves with SKÅDIS pegboard. Clean, sleek and minimal.

#7 HEMNES desk and built-ins

Now this is what I call a home office. So gorgeous in every way. Amy and her husband turned the HEMNES units into built-in bookshelves. And the space is completed with a HEMNES desk.

#8 Tiny work space

Even if you have a tiny space, IKEA has your back. The MICKE desk is just slightly over 2 feet. It’s your best bet for a desk that will fit into a corner of the bedroom or living room.

#9 Desk setups on trestles

One of my favourite options — a table top on trestles. The ODDVALD trestles are striking as legs for this desk, possibly a LINNMON.

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I’ve been looking for a nice desk chair for months and can’t seem to find anything locally. Ordering furniture online makes me nervous, but it might be my only option. I worry that the color will be off or it will be cheap and flimsy. Also, I don’t want to pay an arm and leg to return it if I don’t like it. Have you ordered furniture online? Any favorite sites with quality stuff? I’d love a little feedback from all of my decorating friends. 🤗 . . . . . . . #decoratingtips #decoratingtipsandtricks #decoronline #wayfairfurniture #decoraddict #decorating #homedecor #diyhomedecor #diyhomeprojects #realhomes #furnitureideas #decorideas #roommakeover #homeoffice #homeofficeideas #officechair #deskchair #officedecor #decorhashtagfeed #diy #knowingkrescent #bhghome #fixerupper

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#10 LINNMON desk

This list wouldn’t be complete without IKEA’s most popular desk combination. LINNMON on ADILS legs. No fuss. It works.

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Working from home, @archidiom

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#11 Can’t go wrong with LILLÅSEN desk

The LILLÅSEN desk is a beautiful piece, made from bamboo with metal legs. The slim profile means it can be tucked between windows or even behind a sofa.

#12 Dining table to work desk

The LERHAMN table hard at work in this work + craft station. If you need a deeper (29 1/8″) desk, dining tables are the way to go.

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I have moved and rearranged my furniture so many times that I think I have gotten very efficient at it. I can take them all apart and put them back together in different arrangements in just a couple of hours! Haha 🤣 A couple of reasons why I love to move/re-arrange my furniture (especially my home office)… 1. Refreshes my mood 2. My space and things are always clean coz when I move/rearrange, I wipe down everything. 3. Helps me keep things in check. Less clutter. 4. Exercise! Haha. It takes muscles and effort to move all these from upstairs to downstairs 😄 Do you like moving/rearranging furniture too? Or is it just me? How do you set up your home office/craft room? . . . #ikea #ikeamakeover #ikeahomeoffice #homeoffice #lovemyspace

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