Help me figure out how to add a slide out desktop to a counter!
hemina
4 years ago
I have a corner of my bedroom that has a window over built in drawers, and would be a perfect place to work in a quiet spot in the house. I’m trying to figure out how I could add a wood top to this that could have a slide out to use as a writing surface.
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Cynthia
4 years agoOne option would be to use the top drawer, fit some kind of wood board on it but make it so that it will still be able to shut when not using as a desk.
Also, I'm not sure if this would work and I can't tell how much space is between the window and the built in, but what about a "murphy" desk mounted on the wall next to the window. It might look strange when folded up on the wall. But you could possibly put a mirror or chalkboard, art, etc. on the bottom side ....just a thought.
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PROFlo Mangan
4 years agoThis might be better solution and adjusts to proper height. Could slide under bed for use while reclining some. I fear height would be issue using built-in?
hemina
4 years agohemina
4 years agoI found this on Etsy...I don’t like the bracket but maybe they are willing to customize.
Gcubed
4 years agohemina
4 years ago- PRO
Flo Mangan
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dsimber
4 years agohemina
4 years agohemina
4 years ago@gcubed-that’s it! That’s what I couldn’t imagine but wanted! I’ll ask my cabinet person to see what they can do. I’m also thinking since the room is on the smaller side, I can ask what it would cost to have something like this built for next to the bed and incorporate a slide out top like yours. Thank you all for some great ideas!
Gcubed
4 years agohemina
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