Diy Murphy Desk

A DIY Murphy desk is a space-saving desk that folds up against the wall when not in use. It is a great way to add a workspace to a small room or to create a dual-purpose room, such as a guest bedroom that can also be used as an office.

To build a DIY Murphy desk, you will need the following materials:

• Wood for the frame and desktop
• Piano hinges
• L brackets
• Lag screws
• Wall anchors
• Other hardware, such as screws, nails, and wood glue

Once you have gathered your materials, you can follow these steps to build your Murphy desk:

1. Cut the wood to size for the frame and desktop.
2. Assemble the frame using wood glue and screws.
3. Attach the desktop to the frame using piano hinges.
4. Attach the L brackets to the back of the desk and to the wall.
5. Use lag screws to secure the desk to the wall studs.
6. Install a latch to keep the desk closed when folded.

Once your Murphy desk is installed, you can enjoy the extra space and flexibility it provides.

Here is a simplified description of the steps:

1. Cut wood to size.
2. Assemble frame.
3. Attach desktop to frame with hinges.
4. Attach L brackets to back of desk and wall.
5. Secure desk to wall studs.
6. Install latch.

Enjoy your new Murphy desk!