Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago
Hey friends, let's build a floating corner desk that's perfect for a small space!
This video was sponsored by Skillshare. The first 500 people to use my link in the description will receive a one month free trial of Skillshare! Get started today! https://skl.sh/sharawoodshopdiaries01251
This is a small project that has made a huge impact. I recently started learning violin and wanting to improve my guitar playing. A small corner floating desk was just what I needed for my own little music corner!
I hope you enjoy this project. Grab the printable plans here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/floating-corner-desk-plans
And check out additional project details and more helpful resources here: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-floating-corner-desk
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Helpful Resources:
How to cut plywood: woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw
How to cut angles on a miter saw: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cut-angles-on-a-miter-saw
How to apply iron on edge banding: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How to install drawer slides: youtu.be/FWFKzRpEEJ8
Tools & Materials:
*Affiliate links below
Tools:
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Circular Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Cutting Guides–Kreg Rip Cut & Kreg AccuCut (optional): amzn.to/3Y38tDQ & amzn.to/49jZFAe
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/32eoPBY
Brad or finish nailer:
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Stud finder: amzn.to/4hIImft
Materials:
(1) 2’x2′ sheet ¾″ plywood
(1) 2’x2′ sheet ¼″ plywood
(1) 1x4x8 board
(1) 1x3x8 board
(1) 1x8x8 board
1 ¼” pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3FKfikk
(10) 1 ¼” wood screws
1 ¼″ long Brad or finish nails
(4) 2 ½″ or 3″ long wood screws (to install)
Wood glue
(1) pair 10″ ball bearing side mount drawer slides: amzn.to/4gzrp66
Edge banding (optional): amzn.to/4j7Cluh
Stain: amzn.to/40Nh68T
Clear Coat: amzn.to/4hMqvUT
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Cut Corner Desk Top
01:13 Assemble Desk Frame
02:59 Attaching the Corner Desk Top
03:59 Installing the Drawer
05:08 Finish and Install the Desk
07:28 Creating My Music Corner
10:25 FINAL REVEAL
Hey friends, let's build a floating corner desk that's perfect for a small space!
This video was sponsored by Skillshare. The first 500 people to use my link in the description will receive a one month free trial of Skillshare! Get started today! https://skl.sh/sharawoodshopdiaries01251
This is a small project that has made a huge impact. I recently started learning violin and wanting to improve my guitar playing. A small corner floating desk was just what I needed for my own little music corner!
I hope you enjoy this project. Grab the printable plans here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/floating-corner-desk-plans
And check out additional project details and more helpful resources here: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-floating-corner-desk
**Follow Woodshop Diaries On**
Website: woodshopdiaries.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@woodshopdiaries?
Facebook: facebook.com/woodshopdiaries
Instagram: instagram.com/woodshopdiaries
Pinterest: pinterest.com/sharamccuiston
SHOP WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE:
woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com
Helpful Resources:
How to cut plywood: woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw
How to cut angles on a miter saw: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cut-angles-on-a-miter-saw
How to apply iron on edge banding: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How to install drawer slides: youtu.be/FWFKzRpEEJ8
Tools & Materials:
*Affiliate links below
Tools:
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Circular Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Cutting Guides–Kreg Rip Cut & Kreg AccuCut (optional): amzn.to/3Y38tDQ & amzn.to/49jZFAe
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/32eoPBY
Brad or finish nailer:
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Stud finder: amzn.to/4hIImft
Materials:
(1) 2’x2′ sheet ¾″ plywood
(1) 2’x2′ sheet ¼″ plywood
(1) 1x4x8 board
(1) 1x3x8 board
(1) 1x8x8 board
1 ¼” pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3FKfikk
(10) 1 ¼” wood screws
1 ¼″ long Brad or finish nails
(4) 2 ½″ or 3″ long wood screws (to install)
Wood glue
(1) pair 10″ ball bearing side mount drawer slides: amzn.to/4gzrp66
Edge banding (optional): amzn.to/4j7Cluh
Stain: amzn.to/40Nh68T
Clear Coat: amzn.to/4hMqvUT
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Cut Corner Desk Top
01:13 Assemble Desk Frame
02:59 Attaching the Corner Desk Top
03:59 Installing the Drawer
05:08 Finish and Install the Desk
07:28 Creating My Music Corner
10:25 FINAL REVEAL
