Galant Corner Standing Desk By: Sean Murphy

Materials: 1 Full Galant Desk (Corner unit); 1 matching Galant desktop; 2 sets 8″ Capita legs; 1 Summera computer holder (optional)

My fiancee and I share a home office using mirrored Galant desks; we’re both big fans of standing desks though. She dropped a bunch of money on a Kangaroo Pro stand that elevates her keyboard and monitors, but I wanted to raise the entire workspace. I considered a number of options for raising the desk surface including bed risers under the legs (I have the t-legs on my desk) but I wanted something sturdy and decent looking (i.e., no cinder blocks under the feet).

Since IKEA no longer sells the Galant desk I started scouring Craigslist and a week ago found exactly what I was looking for: someone was selling only the desktop – no frame, no legs, just the desk surface; additionally it was the exact orientation I was looking for.

I picked up two packs of 8″ Capita legs and attached them to the bottom of the new desktop, space at all the corners and between, with two more towards the center for support under where my monitors would sit. I then placed the new surface on top of the old desk. I considered getting sticky pads for the feet of the Capita legs to make sure the new surface wouldn’t slide around on the bottom one, but the weight of everything seems to be holding it in place. An added benefit is that I have a huge amount of storage space between the two desktops now.

I was also able to find a Summera computer holder on Craigslist, which I used to move my CPU out from under the desk – the computer was intruding on my foot space. Unfortunately the Summera did not come with any of the needed screws or bolts, but I was able to find suitable substitutes at Home Depot and with a bit of elbow grease was able to secure the Summera to the Galant frame. It’s working great now!

via IKEA Hackers http://ift.tt/1xYdOPq From Sean Murphy

Hackers Help: Stop rattling noise in OLOV legs… By: andybarnett

Hello Ikea Hackers!

I recently put together a standing desk using a small LINNMON table top and OLOV legs – which is great but is still a little short so I added some non-Ikea 7″ bed risers (I know blasphemy!) and it’s working quite nicely, save one problem. The legs rattle when the desk is bumped. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to stop this rattling noise? It appears it is due to the spring inside the leg and the noise echoing through the tube that makes up the leg. I record voice overs from a home studio and it works perfectly space wise and height wise, but the noise is unfortunate and I really need to stop it if I want to be able to touch the desk while recording. Any thoughts would be immensely helpful!

via IKEA Hackers http://ift.tt/1yGcq3y From andybarnett

Giving gerbils some Variera By: Alice

Around a year ago, I adopted two cute gerbils. Their spacious new habitat was established in an aquarium which unfortunately does not allowed me to drill holes to attach shelves or improve the interior.

My two gerbils love to climb on things and also love to dig and spread litter everywhere. So I had no choice than creating different levels in their habitat : one to dig and to sleep, one to play and to explore, and one to keep their food and water away from their daily activity.

I bought two types of VARIERA shelves : the “big” one and the “half” one. That is perfect because these shelves are made with a non-toxic paint (ready to use in a kitchen with food) so there is no problem if my gerbils try to eat them (but fortunately, they don’t ) ). They are also easy to clean, and easy to superimpose so I can change their playground very often…!

I also bought two small cups a long time ago : unfortunately I don’t remember the name of the cups but you can see them in the pictures, and I’m pretty sure this type of object can still be found here in IKEA (maybe not the same black-model, but the same kind of cup !). They are heavy enough not to be easily turned over so I put water and food into

via IKEA Hackers http://ift.tt/1xVkN8u From Alice

15 Calendars for 2015 By: Grace Bonney

So far this month, I’ve only had to scribble out “2014” and write “2015” a handful of times, so this year feels like it’s off to a great start. Usually I spend close to three or four months correcting checks and letters, so to keep myself on track and organized this year, I’m trying to get better about using a calendar. I find I’m better when I stick to my digital calendar (because it follows me around, beeping at me on my phone all day), but it never hurts to have a beautiful desk or home calendar to keep important dates on hand. So this year I chose 15 of my favorite 2015 calendars, from printables and posters to oversized art calendars and smaller agenda calendars. I hope you’ll find something in here to keep you ready and up for the challenges and excitement that 2015 will bring. xo, grace

via Design*Sponge http://ift.tt/1xJ0Suy From Grace Bonney

Mega TROFAST LEGO Table By: John Ton

This is a LEGO table, based off of the TROFAST storage system. It comprises 5 modular storage units topped by 2 table top pieces to make the “U” shape.

It also has two cut out doors on the deck to slide the LEGOs in for easy clean up.

I know this is a beast of a table but I had the room and had LEGOs from my when I was a kid plus thousands of more pieces purchased at garage sales through the years.

via IKEA Hackers http://ift.tt/1AvRflh From John Ton

Lack, lack, lack in a heaven’s door By: Anne-Marie

I wanted a sliding door for my bedroom but the wall where the door was supposed to hide was too small. So I had to find a trick. My idea was to make a folding door. But it was not enough. It had to be awesome, quick and easy to make.

So:

Ikea items hacked :

- 3 LACK side tables – high gloss white

- 1 LACK side table – orange

- 2 LACK wall shelf – birch effect

Other items used :

- 1 sliding door system

- 4 hinges

- 6 fixing brackets

- adhesive paper – oak effect

- mat acrylic paint – orange

- some screws

The advantages of using Ikea LACK items :

- the LACK items are lights

- the finish is already great, no need to paint the front side

I used the 4 tables to make the main part of the door. I assembled the sliding door system to it and then added the wall shelf with the hinges. I chose not to fix the 2 shelves together, that way I can just close that upper part and let the cat go take a nap in the bedroom.

via IKEA Hackers http://ift.tt/1Foo72t From Anne-Marie