The second reason for the superior stability is the ‘desk frame’… I have never heard anyone say they are worried about knocking the top, one reason is the Karlby top is heavy, about 39kg (of course, a solid oak desk top would be heavier and more planted still). The centre of gravity is low, as it is not a sit/stand configuration. The Ikea Alex set up with a decent size top from a stability point of view is ideal.
Cost – The Karlby & Alex desk set up is an Ikea hack, but are you actually saving any money?.Quality – Ikea kitchen counter tops are better quality than most of the desk table tops, but be careful if wanting to use with monitors or camera clamps.Stability – A heavy top and sturdy base make it a stable option, but is the height right for you?.
So, would we recommend it? Here are some factors to consider: Grab a kitchen counter top, and plonk it on two Alex drawer units.Īs Ikea desks became more and more difficult to buy from March to May 2020, this idea seemed to gain in popularity. In the last couple of years, you may have come across Karlby & Alex desks, this hack is even simpler. It was something that got me thinking about the idea of solid wood desk tops. The first time I saw something like this was back in 2015, someone fitted an Ikea kitchen butchers block to their Bekant. A recent trend with Ikea hackers is to use an Ikea kitchen counter top as a desk table top.
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