I taught myself DIY on weekends around a full-time job. I turned a secondhand IKEA Trofast unit into a combo desk-and-play-stand corner for my daughter. No woodworking experience needed. Here's exactly what I used to make it happen.
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Top Counter — This became the tabletop/desk surface mounted on top of the Trofast frame.
Common: 21/32 in. x 18 in. x 6 ft.; Actual: 0.656 in. x 17.25 in. x 72 in. Edge-Glued Pine Panel 0080105
Used these to mount onto the tabletop
Waddell Parsons Square Table Leg with Hanger Bolt - 21 in. H x 1.625 in. Dia. - Sanded Unfinished Ash Wood - DIY Furniture Decor 2671
Mounting Plates for Table Legs: Bolted these underneath the tabletop first so the legs would attach securely.
Waddell Heavy Duty Top Plate - 5.5 in. x 3 in. - 16G Steel Mounting Hardware - Furniture Leg Easy Installation 2755
Behr Primer: Applied this first on the tabletop before painting, so the color would show in right color
BEHR 1 Gal. White Acrylic Interior/Exterior Multi-Surface Stain-Blocking Primer and Sealer 43601
Circular Saw + Jigsaw (combo): Used circular saw to cut the table legs down to size for the Trofast frame.
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless 2-Tool Combo Kit with 5-1/2 in. Circular Saw and Jig Saw (Tools Only) PCL500525SB
Wood molding: Used to make the canopy frames
Woodgrain Millwork WM 254 - 1/2 in. x 3/4 in. Solid Pine S4S Molding 10000751
Brad Nailer: Used this to nail the canopy frame securely onto the wall.
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless 18-Gauge Brad Nailer Kit with 2.0 Ah Compact Battery and Charger P321-PSK005
