DIY Murphy Desk
With school just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to design a desk to fit a small space. With 5 kiddos to find space for, I am always trying to think of ways to maximize space and function at the same time.
Check out my DIY Murphy Desk!
The best part?? It folds up to this super cute and fully functional chalkboard!
How fun is that?? This desk is so versatile too! I actually built this one for my oldest daughter to use as a vanity. It gives her a place to pretty up while hiding her makeup from the babies at the same time 😉
This is a really simple build!
hi I was wondering how we can modify the dimensions for the Murphy desk to be the height of our stand up desk? I imagine it would could be a longer desk when dropped down and sit higher on the wall as well as an overall longer “chalkboard” when folded up.
wonderful idea for small rooms
I can’t find hinges anywhere near the size listed in the plans. 18 3/4″ & 22″ aren’t available anywhere that I can find, even online.
Hi! Thanks for the plans – love the design and detail instructions. Did you include the final dimensions some where – I can’t seem to find them…
If I’m going the math correctly, it looks like the closed cabinet is 22.5 x 32 inches. And once the table is folded down it will be 26 inches off the ground – is that correct?
Actually – want to confirm the full dimensions for the table – it’s 26 inches off the ground – 30 inches long and 22 inches wide, right?
The link to the plans is invalid.
Do you think it would it work to make the desk surface out of one piece of wood that is 19 X 26&7/8 instead of having 3 pieces of wood and drilling pocket holes to attach them? I’m just thinking that it would be easier to have not have to drill the pocket holes and attach the wood pieces together and would also allow for a smooth surface instead of having seems which could interfere with writing or colouring
This is a great desk for homework for my kids. Could you recommend a leg bracket that could used to securely hold the legs in place when folded down? I am finding some online that have 1″+ depth which would place the legs noticeably proud of the rest of the desk when folded. Thanks!
What is the hard wear called ?
what is the latch called I’ve looked at home depot and lowes and don’t know what the latch they used is called?
Thank you so much for this brilliant idea I was thinking me and my sister to change our desk in order to have more space…to be honest I don’t know about wood is there any direction plan to follow or it is better to ask someone expert to build it for me…..I’m thinking about caramel color and in the board place I will put a picture or a white board…thank you and by the way I have found you through Pinterest ?
I can’t access the PDF any more on the Ryobi website. I don’t know if maybe it’s a problem on their end? I can’t access the dimensions to make the cuts.
What did you use for your chalkbaord?
Lowe’s has a $6 board 2×3 dry erase on one side and chalkboard on the other. That’s what I used.
I know that this question is off topic. But I was wondering if anyone knows the paint name & brand on the walls? The mint like color. Thanks in advance!
its like seafoam green. my bathroom used to be that color.
Thanks Leslie! I love the color!
Here is my version of the desk. I don’t normally build things, so this took me a few weeks to construct. It wasn’t very simple, but it was fun to do. I modified the directions because i wanted a very long desktop (55 inches long). As a result I had to cut the frame’s leg supports in order for the desk to sit at a normal seated height of 29 inches. I used black chalk paint so my son can draw on the wood easily with chalk later. I found glow in the dark orange spray paint for the frame leg supports. However, it doesn’t glow too well at night. The desk is so long that it is tough for him to close it up, but he has found a way to do it safely. Great space saver and he loves it!
This may be a silly question. I know nothing about building anything. I’m looking to put a desk in a small space in my dining room and this looks perfect. I’m using it for myself. I’ll be going to grad school full time and will have to turn my office into a third bedroom so I’m losing that space. Will a 5’2 woman be able to sit at this desk comfortably? If not how do I adjust the dimensions or do you have any other suggestions?
Thanks
Aliyia