Ikea KARLBY worktop, 186x3.8 cm, oak/veneer

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The only solution was to put the PC on a shelf. It would have been unfortunate if that option was not available. Having a lot of storage is important to me.

ALEX units are good for the planet. The particle board for this product is made from sawmill leftovers and scrap wood, so IKEA makes use of whole trees and not just the trunks. It took me forever to decided on sink and faucet placement and when I finally did, Hubby used a post it to mark the hole. I think he worried I’d change my mind at the last minute, haha. I considered buying a standing desk at first, but they were too expensive. I wasn’t sure if I would actually use the standing feature. The problem that arose was the placement of the PC case. I didn’t want to sacrifice a large portion of valuable surface space for a huge PC case. I used two legs to support the middle part of the table. Without it, the heavy countertop would bend like a banana.The first desk is 74 cm high, and the second one is 70 cm high. The reason for the height difference is that the higher one contains an ALEX as one of the supports, while the other has ALEX as an extension to provide more desk space. Credit: Lil_Brimstone Initially, I had considered a floating desk design for my workspace, but I realised that I would lose a lot of storage space with a minimalist look. I was thinking of getting just one cabinet from IKEA, but I figured that two ALEX drawers would look much better. Credit: ivan_shiuu I had to drill a few holes in the SÄLJAN worktop to facilitate the tidy management of cables, and I used rubber grommets in those holes to keep it looking clean. ALEX drawers are versatile. They come in various sizes and colours. You can either use them on their own or mount the worktop on top of drawers, serving as desk legs. KARLBY tabletop is a popular choice for this.

I still have to apply some clear caulk between the walls and the counter – I just wanted to wait a few days and make sure I didn’t want to add the side splashes. Nope, I love it this way! I’ll keep you posted on how this IKEA KARLBY counter wears, although I suspect I’ll be able to go a long time without having to oil or refinish it. Especially because this bathroom is so pretty, guests are required to pee outside and wash their hands in the laundry room – I’M KIDDING! The ALEX drawer fits all of my office supplies and other little things, so I didn’t consider other options. It works so well. Storage & organisation Furniture Textiles Kitchenware & tableware Kitchens Lighting Decoration Rugs, mats & flooring Beds & mattresses Baby & children Smart home Bathroom products Laundry & cleaning Plants & plant pots Home electronics Home improvement Outdoor living Food & beverages Christmas Shop Shop by roomThe longer side is 178 cm (60 cm desk + 120 cm desk, minus 2 cm for the connection), and the shorter side is 156 cm (120 cm desk + 36 cm ALEX). I connected an ALEX to one of them.