Why is everyone opting to build a desk versus buy one already made ... various IKEA products until you find the combination you like, but one of the most popular combos is a wooden countertop ...

IKEA is renowned ... for built-in storage or as a desk base," Welch says. "I like to stack them to create unique configurations, and you can add a solid wood countertop for a chic desk surface ...

While we're not claiming to be the Nick Knowles of Ikea hacks ... into a custom-made worktop. And by 'worktop' we mean: brilliant and huge dressing table, chic and minimalist desk, or extra ...

Pampered Silicon Valley employees at Facebook and Google think they spearheaded the standing desk revolution ... There’s even a $22 hack made with Ikea spare parts that's quite popular.