Between the cabinets, a sheet of plywood mounted to the wall forms an efficient desktop surface.
Supplies
Instructions
1.
Measure and Cut Plywood
Measure and cut the plywood to 21-3/4x48 inches.
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Cut the 1x3 into one 48-inch-long nose piece and two 20-inch cleats.
These pieces will form your tabletop.
Allow to dry 24 hours.
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Remove the clamps, and sand the surface until smooth.
Remove dust with a tack cloth.
Apply Clear Coat
Apply clear coat to the tabletop using a high-quality angle brush.
Be sure to brush in one direction with the grain.
Let dry for 2 hours, and then lightly sand to remove air bubbles.
Paint Wardrobes
Using fine-grit sandpaper, rough up the finish of the unassembled wardrobe parts and doors.
Wipe away dust with a tack cloth.
Prime all wardrobe parts and the cleats from Step 1.
After the primer has thoroughly dried, paint all the primed pieces, allowing to dry between coats.
Position the wardrobes against the wall 48 inches apart.
Attach cleats directly below the lines, screwing in from the interior of the wardrobes.
Secure Tabletop
Place the tabletop on the cleats.
To add stability, drop in the metal bracket into a stud or using drywall anchors.
Attach tabletop to bracket.
Finish Wardrobes and Customize
roll out the wardrobe doors, and add desired hardware.
Trim wallpaper to fit inside the door insets and adhere with crafts glue.
Customize the interiors with organizers to boost storage capabilities.
Add task lighting and artwork around the work area for a functional office that isnt an eyesore.
