How to Convert a Coffee Table to a Desk

The difference between some kinds of coffee tables and a desk is nothing more than the height of the coffee table. If you don't mind sitting on the floor, you can do a conversion simply by sitting on a cushion instead of an office chair. If this is not an option, converting is still a simple operation. The hardest part is getting the right kind of coffee table. Your coffee table should be at least 2 feet wide and 4 feet long, with legs only along the outside edge. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

1

Measure the dimensions of the tops of your two filing cabinets.

2

Cut the grip fabric to match the dimensions of your filing cabinets. Use the scissors to trim as necessary.

3

Measure the distance between the inside edges of the legs of your coffee table.

4

Set the two filing cabinets in position where you want your desk to be. Place them so the drawers face the same direction, and their outside edges are the same distance apart as your measurement from Step 3.

5

Place one piece of grip fabric on the top of each filing cabinet.

6

Lift your coffee table and set it in place on top of the filing cabinets. The cabinets will provide both a stable riser and storage space for your papers and office supplies.