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L Shaped Desk Plans
A corner desk made of two tops: a main top along one wall and a return along the other. Panel legs hold the free ends, two panels meet under the corner to form a rigid L-shaped leg, and modesty panels along both walls stop the desk from racking. It works as a computer desk or a home office desk, and is built entirely from sheet goods.
- Default size
- 1600 × 750 × 600 mm
- Parts
- 8 pieces · 8 sizes
- Sheets (2440 × 1220 mm (4 × 8 ft))
- 2 carcass
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Build time
- About 6 hours
- Edge band
- 7.9 m
Cut list (default size)
| Part | Qty | Length | Width | Thick. | Board | Edges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main top · grain | 1 | 1600 | 600 | 18 | Carcass board 18 mm | |
| Return top · grain | 1 | 800 | 500 | 18 | Carcass board 18 mm | |
| End leg (main) | 1 | 732 | 560 | 18 | Carcass board 18 mm |
Sizes in millimetres; length runs along the grain. Edges: bold lines are banded.
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How it is built
- The two corner legs meet in an L under the corner: screw them together and to both tops.
- Modesty panels run along both walls under the tops; they are what keep the desk from racking.
- Join the two tops from below with a connector plate or two pocket screws so the surface stays flush.
Common mistakes
- Leaving out the modesty panels: an L desk on four panel legs sways.
- Making both sides 750 mm deep: the corner becomes hard to reach.
Tools you need
- Track saw or circular saw with a guide
- Drill/driver
- Clamps
- Square
Frequently asked questions
What size should an L-shaped desk be?
About 1500–1800 mm (60–72 in) along the main wall and 1200–1500 mm (48–60 in) along the return, 600 mm (24 in) deep on the main side and 500 mm on the return.
How high should the desk be?
730–760 mm (29–30 in) as standard, or about 39% of your height. See our desk height guide.
Can I use it as a computer desk?
Yes: put the monitors on the main top, which is deeper, and keep the return for writing or a second screen.
Related guides
How to Build a DeskHow to build a desk out of wood or plywood: the right height and size, a top on two cabinets or panel legs, a modesty panel against wobble, and cable holes.Standard Desk Height and DimensionsStandard desk height is 29–30 in (74–76 cm). See standard desk depth and width, the right sitting and standing height for your body, and legroom under the top.
