Does this mean the Karlby & Alex set up is not for you? Not necessarily, other draw units from Ikea and other furniture retailers could have a draw unit the perfect size for you. Ergonomically, for the average female height in the UK, you might want to be considering a desk that goes down to 60-65cm. Is this ideal? Remember the Karlby 3.8cm deep, so that means your keyboard will be resting at about 74cm heigh. Their sit/stand desks often go down to 70cm. The Alex drawers are 70cm high, the same height as pretty much all Ikea desks. Remember though, why don’t standard desks have such substantial support under the desk table top? Because it eats into your under desk leg room, so bear that in mind if you are thinking of using a smaller length that the 186cm counter top. The top is not fixed to the Alex drawers in anyway, but the Alex drawers are 36cm wide by 58cm deep, double that up and the surface area your desk is resting on is way bigger than most desks.
The second reason for the superior stability is the ‘desk frame’… I have never heard anyone say they are worried about knocking the top, one reason is the Karlby top is heavy, about 39kg (of course, a solid oak desk top would be heavier and more planted still). The centre of gravity is low, as it is not a sit/stand configuration. The Ikea Alex set up with a decent size top from a stability point of view is ideal. Video reviews – 2 particularly useful and honest video reviews.Endless configurations – This hack gives you a number of options to play with, but at only 2 lengths, could a custom sized desk top be right for you?.Cost – The Karlby & Alex desk set up is an Ikea hack, but are you actually saving any money?.Quality – Ikea kitchen counter tops are better quality than most of the desk table tops, but be careful if wanting to use with monitors or camera clamps.Stability – A heavy top and sturdy base make it a stable option, but is the height right for you?.So, would we recommend it? Here are some factors to consider: Grab a kitchen counter top, and plonk it on two Alex drawer units.Īs Ikea desks became more and more difficult to buy from March to May 2020, this idea seemed to gain in popularity. In the last couple of years, you may have come across Karlby & Alex desks, this hack is even simpler. It was something that got me thinking about the idea of solid wood desk tops.
The first time I saw something like this was back in 2015, someone fitted an Ikea kitchen butchers block to their Bekant. Just wipe any dust or spills away with a damp, soapy cloth before drying with a dry towel.A recent trend with Ikea hackers is to use an Ikea kitchen counter top as a desk table top. The MITTBACK trestle pairs a rustic, traditional look with a tilt function that helps you find the sweet spot for your creativity in whatever tabletop angle you need to draw, design or paint.Īnd you have a leg up on clean ups with pre-stained wood or powder-coated steel surfaces. Besides being a stable platform for a variety of surfaces, the shelving underneath frees up space by storing away books, printers or any of your supplies. Need to get to work in a tight spot? Match a rustic wood or blue or white steel trestle with a tabletop that fits your needs. Got an uneven floor in your study or den? Crank out that novel you got inside of you with the help of ADILS table legs with adjustable feet. Get rolling with wheeled KRILLE caster legs that lock into place. Need to wheel a projector into place or show off your daughter’s diorama project? No problem. OLOV legs are adjustable up to 11 inches, allowing you to fit your workstation or desk to your exact needs. Looking to protect your precious hardwood flooring? Then go with OLOV legs with plastic feet that prevent scratching.
Or perhaps pair slate gray painted beech wood legs (TORKSLINT) with a wood stained tabletop or perhaps one in black or white. There’s more to choose from in desk legs than whether you want the elegant, traditional look of stained bamboo in HILVER cone-shaped table legs, the minimalist look of white, black, or gray powder-coated steel legs or the striking, modern look of octagonal, durable beech table legs (ALVARET) painted dark gray. With desk legs and trestles that work with various types of tabletops, you can match style and function with the work surface of your choice.
Smart design often means customizable design. Remix your table situation with interchangeable table legs and trestles
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