This desk is best for the long-term work-from-home employee ... Although it's technically two Ikea items, the Lagkapten / Alex Desk ($215) is a no-brainer when it comes to ample storage.

While this is purely opinion, there aren’t many ultra-cheap desks that look as clean as this setup can with the right color combos. Find a good example below and Google “Ikea Alex desk setup” for more ...

In years past, even this publication succumbed to the temptation of the Ikea hack (we combined the Alex drawers with a tabletop to make a desk, if you’re curious ... the Billy has long had a ...

This system takes care of odd needs such as a long, thin compartment ... The Kallax shelving unit is another IKEA staple, like the Alex, often finding its way into desk setups for bulk storage.

Reddit user MzWeffie shows how to turn IKEA’s glass-paneled FABRIKÖR cabinet into a miniature greenhouse to keep succulents and cacti happy all year long ... up the ALEX under-desk drawers ...

Everybody has a set of ALEX drawers for makeup ... So simple but expensive looking. This Ikea desk hack mounts a long worktop on top of two chests of drawers to create a unique, spacious work ...

In my sketchbook, I designed a piece of furniture using Ikea components ... When the desk was complete and all the computer gear wired up, I stood back and took a long look at the project.