Ended up going with a Saljan + two Alex drawers. Kept it simple, but I’m really happy with the look.

Welcome to my dark workspace where gaming and work collide. I built this custom office desk using an IKEA Karlby walnut top for that rich, natural vibe, paired with minimalist Micke drawers for sleek storage, all mounted on a modern, adjustable standing desk frame from Amazon.

I opted to use a desk frame for structural stability and to prevent the countertop from warping. Since there are no black Alex drawers available in IKEA Ireland, I decided to pair this desk with black Micke drawers instead—especially since I already owned one.

This setup is perfect for immersive gaming sessions and focused productivity. Would love to hear your thoughts or any ideas to further elevate this aesthetic!

Hi guy, my IKEA UTESPELARE gaming desk gets dusty really fast. The black surface shows every speck, and it’s annoying to clean all the time.

I’ve seen people using vinyl wraps on gaming desks to protect the surface and make cleaning easier. Seems like it could help with dust and scratches.

What kind of vinyl or accessories do you recommend? Looking for something simple and practical that’s easy to maintain.

Thanks.

Hey all. Looking for a desk for my new apartment. My computer is super bulky, and I measured it and it will fit perfectly inside here. My main concern is the circulation.

I am not positive on how these are constructed: but my thought was to not attach the door or the back piece.

Hi,

Planning on building an Ikea desk soon. From what I've read on here Karlby seems to be the most popular desktop material. However, I have come across SALJAN which is 1/3rd of the price of Karlby. I'm wondering if anybody has used this in a desk and how it performed. From what I can see on the website the thickness and materials appear to be the same, so it might be a good choice. I don't think these desk tops every really go on sale, so maybe SALJAN is the answer?

Hey all!

I am currently in the process of moving for a new job and getting a PC and I currently have 2 black alex drawers that I got from IKEA. I am currently in the process of deciding what would be a good top that is 64 inches or less for a nice gaming setup and how/what needs to be setup with it. I honestly do not have the time currently to get a saljan or karlby top cut so I was wondering what the next best thing is.

Downsized from the Alex drawers and tabletop to the 63” Mittzon. I really like this desk a lot more. I had to get creative since I wouldn’t have room to set my PC on top of my desk anymore. So far, I’ve had it for about 3 months and no issues at all. I do plan on potentially downsizing my case to a smaller form factor to match the colors with the desk better and give the pc a smaller “footprint” and weight reduction.

If anyone has recommendations for cable management solutions for this desk let me know!

Hi

I bought lately 2 LAGKAPTEN countertops (140 cm and 120 cm) along with 8 ADILS legs to make this corner desk.

It’s not as sturdy as I would like it to be and I’m looking for advices how to make it better.

Though about screwing it together using mounting plate from the below or adding an ALEX drawer but the only suitable position would be on the far right.

I'm planning on building a double desk using an EKBACKEN worktop, supported by an ALEX drawer unit on one side, 2 ADILS legs on the other side, and 2 JONAXEL shelving units in the middle, carrying 2 PCs.

Does anyone have any experience with the EKBACKEN? Does it get wobbly over time?

Which table will better the utespelare or that table top with Alex drawers?for a monitor 31.5 curved with the stand no monitor arm for a while and pc will be on the table on the side

Setup is not complete obviously

Hey everyone,

I've currently have a bekant desk, the simple one with a white 160x80 table top. I bought a sit stand frame and am thinking about recycling the bekant top if possible. But there are those that warn me the table top won't hold over time with a double monitor arm. Anyone have any experience with this? Or a better alternative, that's preferably white (or some light grey non wood pattern look)?

Has anyone had to decide between these two or even better, have experience with both? I honestly don't like the drawer tooooo much, but I'm moving into a smaller room so the storage would be nice. It is also a bit more expensive though. Could I in the future just get drawers for the UTESPELARE if I decide I want them, or is there not enough space?

Also, any chair recommendations would be very nice

So would it provide enough support doing a angle iron in the back of a karlby with two strut channels in the front? Im just worries about hitting the angle iron with my legs and such.

Looking to build myself a desk. However I dont have the space to stain and seal a butchers block. I want to use this standing desk legs set. I've heard of the karlby bending and cracking under weight after a long time. Do yall think it would be fine with this though since it has the support bars underneath the width of the desk? EDIT: Forgot to mention i will be using 3 single monitor arms to mount onto the desk. 1 34 inch ultrawide and 2 27 inch.

Looking to get the 98" SALJAN countertop with 2 Alex drawers to put on each side, and was gonna grab 2 regency table stiffners from Amazon. My question is do I need to predrill holes for the stiffners or can I just drill the screws directly in? I'm not much of a handy type so I am looking for the best way to do this

So I’ve been running this Karlby/Alex combo for a few years. I really like it. It gives me space for part of my sneaker collection, while also having the versatility of the Alex drawers at my desk. I’ve considered many standing desk options from local Australian suppliers, and with a hardwood top and 1.8-2m in length, you’re spending 2k AUD.

I’ve recently purchased a G9 Neo 57” and the Karlby depth just won’t cut it. Problem is I love my Karlby, even if it’s a little bowed at the front where there’s less support. So it’s led me down a path of finding a way to keep the look of my current setup, while increasing the depth, while also adding strength underneath the desk.

Enter the idea of adding a desk underneath that’s deeper than the Karlby. Thinking of adding either MITTZON or Utespelare from IKEA. This would be similar to what others have done when updating a Karlby/Alex to include a standing desk underneath, however I’d attach the Karlby (I may need a new, non bowed top), to the top of the desk underneath.

So in short it’ll look the same, albeit with some black legs to the sides of the Alex drawers and my sneaker crates, but give me depth to attach my Ergotron arm for the Neo 57”. Sure the Karlby will drop off to the MITTZON/Utespelare height as it goes back, but I don’t know if that matters.

I’ve not yet worked out how I would attach the Karlby to the top of the other desk, but screwing through from below and/or glue are both options I’ve considered. This is a cheap hacky way of doing things, but I’m kind of interested to see if it work before shelling out for an entirely new setup.

I recently bought a Lagkapten without doing research like an idiot and realised it wouldn’t support monitor arms as it’s too weak, I’ve heard the Karlby is good but it’s too long for my setup (I only really have room for a 140-170cm desk). I’ve come across the Målskytt (140cm) and the materials are sorta similar to the Karlby from what I’ve seen (both are particleboard, birch veneer). My only concern is if it’s going to be strong enough to hold my dual arm mounts for my two 32inch monitors.

What desk should I get instead?

1- For building a table that long, how too prevent it from Sagging in the middle ? 2- Someone recommended metal stiffner but how do I get it and fix it ? 3 - Will something like below work and where exactly to fix it? I don't want the middle leg like they show it in the website.. I guess base of the photo are 2inch ( I will probably get a different one as the width is almost same ) and Alex drawers are out of my budget.