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STUDY ESSENTIALS
LEFT Verve Design ‘Amari’ desk lamp with wireless charging, $99, I/N: 0257823. Un-Real 90cm artificial monstera plant, $32.98, I/N: 0027306, in Lotus 43cm x 33.5cm rattan woven planter on stand, $49, I/N: 0204289. Marquee cross-back dining chair in White, $69, I/N: 0233087. Rug, for similar try ‘Melody Time’ 220cm x 155cm polyester shag pile rug in Cream, $99, I/N: 0095150. All other products, stylist’s own.
Task masters
1 With a circular saw, cut a 935mm top and two 760mm legs from melamine panels. Tape melamine edging along all raw edges except leg tops; seal edging by pressing it with a medium-heat iron over baking paper, avoiding tape.
2 Remove painter’s tape, then trim the excess melamine edging by running a sharp utility knife along the panels at an angle. Tip: The edging finishes the back of the desk so it can also face outwards.
3 Assemble the flat-pack drawer, applying adhesive before securing the base with the supplied nails, wiping away the excess with a cloth. Position the runners against the drawer front, securing with a drill and the supplied screws.
4 Position the supplied drawer guides on the sides of the unit, over the pre-drilled holes, securing with supplied screws. Use a screwdriver to install the supplied cams and cam pins, then apply adhesive along the raw edges to assemble.
5 With the unit upside down, apply adhesive on the sides, push the legs against them, raw edges down, and clamp at the front and back. Position two brackets each side, securing with a drill and 13mm button head screws, leaving to dry.
6 Turn the assembly upright, apply adhesive over the top and centre the desktop, clamping at the corners. Use a damp cloth to wipe away excess and leave to dry. Move desk into position, then slide the drawer onto runners.
REPURPOSE FLAT-PACK AND CRAFT PIECES FOR A NEAT HOME OFFICE Projects, photography and styling NATASHA DICKINS
FLOATING-DRAWER DESK Tools & materials
•Timbers and melamine vary by state and territory; contact your local store for further information. †Available to order online or at the Special Orders Desk.
n Safety equipment (mask, ear and eye protection) n Circular saw with straightedge n Iron n Utility knife n Drill with driver bit n Hammer n Cloth n Screwdriver n Four small quick-grip clamps
n 1200mm and 1800mm x 595mm x 16mm white melamine panels• n Iron-on melamine edging n Painter’s tape n Baking paper n Multistore 900mm x 596mm x 166mm floating drawer unit n Construction adhesive n Four 20mm x 20mm angle brackets n 13mm button head screws
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1 Irwin ‘Pro Touch’ retractable knife, $18.98, I/N: 5760117. 2 Zenith 8G x 13mm button head screws in White, $7.10/pack of 100, I/N: 0249078. 3 CustomPine 21mm melamine edging in White, $12.10/10m, I/N: 0290017. 4 Multistore 900mm x 596mm x 166mm floating drawer in Beach, $218, I/N: 0290663†. 5 CustomPine 1200mm x 595mm x 16mm melamine panel in White, I/N: 0570015•. 6 Carinya 20mm x 20mm x 15mm x 1.4mm round angle bracket in White, $3.42/pack of 12, I/N: 3962549. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.
Keep in mind... When using power tools, always wear the recommended protective gear. Wear a mask and work in a well-ventilated area when working with cutting tools. n The desk is heavy, so enlist a second pair of hands to help to move it, lifting it from underneath the drawer unit rather than the top. n
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