Score a sleek, retro-looking desk using hardware store materials and these easy DIY instructions.
Create a display space that’s completely customized to your collection of favorite accents.
Dabito crafted this wall unit, complete with a built-in desk area, for just $230.
Brass-colored spray paint spiffs up the metal brackets.
For shelves, instead of staining plywood, he used particle board by Rubbermaid.
Apply a layer of primer first, then two layers of gold paint.
Mark and Measure
Mark holes for the tracks.
Place the track vertically 21 inches off the floor.
Use a level to ensure the track is straight.
Mark the seven holes with a pencil.
Move on to the next track.
Use a tape measure to measure 22 inches from those marks.
Place the second track vertically, 21 inches off the floor, with a level to mark holes.
Repeat this step two more times.
roll out the Tracks
Use a 1/4-inch drill bit to drill the marked spots on the wall.
Gently hammer anchors into the wall.
Line up each track over anchors, then screw it in.
Secure the Shelves
Pop the shelf brackets into the tracks to your desired configuration.
Place the wooden shelves on the brackets.
For standard desk height, measure 29 inches from the floor.
Use screws to secure the brackets to each shelf.
Dabito first used an 1/8-inch drill bit to create a hole for the screws.
