SAVE SPACE WITH THIS MURPHY DESK | COMPLETE TUTORIAL

If you think you can't fit a workspace into your tiny apartment, think again! With small spaces, you need to think smart + maximize every inch of your home, which is why a DIY Murphy Desk was the perfect solution for her home! The desk can be against with the wall to save space or propped up when ever she is ready to work! The project was a smashing success and I’m excited to share the steps with you.
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Materials
2 Small L-Brackets (amzn.to/2qaGF3c)
7 Hinges (amzn.to/2GHhH1A)
3 x Pine Lumber 1X2X4 (amzn.to/2EqjSEH)
1 x Pine Lumber 1X4X3 (amzn.to/2EnbCp3)
Pine Shop Shelving 1X3X4 (amzn.to/2qaaaSr)
Wood Screws (amzn.to/2IAHNUp)
Sandpaper (80 grit) (amzn.to/2uN0z8U)
Wall Anchors (amzn.to/2qahw8E)
Tools
Drill (amzn.to/2IBEmNs)
Drill Bits (amzn.to/2uSYqsn)
Stud Finder (amzn.to/2HdL38D)
Ruler (amzn.to/2HdLoYX)
Pencil (amzn.to/2Ere8KO)
Pre-drill Bit (amzn.to/2uSYqsn)
Measuring Tape (amzn.to/2qaZFi3)
Scrap piece of wood + clamp (amzn.to/2uQn9xE)
Circular Saw (amzn.to/2JpA1Og)
Mitre Box (amzn.to/2HdCA5m)
Saw (amzn.to/2Hcp0iF)
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[@daytontanner379]

I'm a woodshop teacher and one thing about us woodworkers is we have a tendency to overcomplicate things. I was looking for an easy design for a foldout table to put in my laundry room. I love this. Nothing fancy, but it looks good and works great. Super simple. Thank you

[@johnperry6874]

Yeah…it’s SUPER nice to watch a vid of a Woodworker who has skill and isn’t a show off. Eyes glaze over at the size of their workspace or how many saws and tables they use. This is one of the best how to videos that shows you and keeps your enthusiasm for making it yourself! Thank you🎩

[@gregbuchanan6328]

Thank you for this. I used this as a guide and built a craft table in our guest bedroom for my wife. She loves it and I'm really proud of it.

[@cruzgonzalez1737]

With this video and the help of my whole family (wife & 2 teenager kids) - we build one!! Thank you. We built one long enough to have our kids attend virtual classes - 64” x 20” !!

[@tz4007]

I am also building one today for virtual classes!

[@jayrob7418]

I've watched all other channels on how to make one of these... This is hands down the best one. Thanks ma dude.

[@evacastillo3139]

This is going to solve my kids drama, I love your video the way you explain everything you kept this simple and easy thank you

[@thecoralchannel]

So glad you enjoyed, Eva! And that we could help solve some drama ;)

[@annatuulia1]

@@thecoralchannel Anyone that has done this project or the Coral people can someone please help me find the plans to this project. I would really like to build it but I need to know some specifics thanks! The links don't work anymore to the plans that were set up here.

[@noelurban3105]

@@thecoralchannel what color stain you used?

[@wingmangt]

Good idea and execution. The only thing it needs is some kind of lockout mechanism for the L brackets, so it won't collapse if someone bumps into it.

[@thecoralchannel]

Oh! That's an amazing suggestion. Where were you when we were building the plans!

[@wingmangt]

@@thecoralchannel probably doing something silly :). Keep up with the cool projects.

[@MikeTheMaker1]

What about adding to magnets one of the support and one on the bottom side. Should be enough for a bump.

[@LazerRat]

@@MikeTheMaker1 I don't know anything, but I like that idea. Especially if you use reasonably strong magnets.

[@MikeTheMaker1]

lazrrat you know plenty. Most home centers sell magnets strong enough to withstand a bump. They won’t lock it in but it won’t collapse with magnets in there.

[@aasimpathan4155]

Solutions are often very simple but ...they do need to appear in mind...and that needs imagination... Great work... Ma'am

[@captaindingbat]

This is perfect. I want to add a table like this to the camper van to save on space. Project for the next few weeks I reckon!

[@LisaSoulLevelHealing]

Same, I want to put them on my doors 🙂

[@captaindingbat]

@@LisaSoulLevelHealing I did end up making a small fold down table for the campervan, and it works a treat 😁

[@ALAPINO]

Most people won't have a circular saw handy for the longer rip cuts. Many places that will sell you pine board and lumber will rip the pieces to what you need, particularly if you ask nicely. Rough cuts being rough, a little sand paper (100 + 200/250 grit) will finish those ends nicely. Nice little project, Coral!

[@JasonJarred]

Thanks for the tip, I was wondering how I’d go about that! Awesome video to the content creator too 😊

[@blackhole7818]

I'm such an idiot, I was trying to make something so complicated. This is so great and simple. I will make this and scratch the other project

[@pawsitivecultr]

Thanks for this! I really needed one that doesnt need pocket holes and other fancy things that need tools!

[@pawsitivecultr]

I found it really challenging to do the triangles. Unfortunately your blog post with this project is no longer on your website.

[@lovefaith6285]

DIY Danie! I didn't know this was Danie when I clicked on this tutorial. I've gotten so used to the purple hair that I didn't even recognize her until I heard her voice. This build was exactly what I was looking for! DIY Danie is a creative beast! 🤓💜🐕💪🎨🖌📐🛠👽🖖

[@pajarobobo]

I'm crying at how good this is

[@irabenjamin4282]

if you add a1x2 on each end of the 36in. board you will have 39in. to come up with 36in. overall you will have to cut 3in. off of the board that screws to the wall.

[@ryanrm8547]

Pretty sweet - thanks for posting! Not sure if I follow what the reason for the 1" x 10" long 'spacers' you put on the bottom side of the desk but it will probably make sense once I start the build. I think I will add a small stop on those pieces to make sure the support legs cant be knocked out on accident and collapse the desk. Thanks again!

[@michaelsteven3990]

Just an assumption, if they are tight the to the bottom of the desk when you fold the L brackets in to close the desk they will hit the round part of the hinge on the bottom(look at 2:58), materiel she already had was a good spacer. Love the idea btw, building it this week for my daughters room.

[@mkdr6967]

I also worried about the brackets.. imagine if someone unintentionally hit the brackets the your precious laptop will suffer.. 😨

[@rgstevens07]

I was thinking about notching out the support where the hinges would hit in order to avoid adding these spacers. Think that would work?

[@joygallagher1704]

I did it! Took me three days and two trips to the hardware store, but I did it!

[@thecoralchannel]

Amazing Joyce! Share us a picture of your project on facebook or instagram @CoralTV - We would love to see it!

[@thecoralchannel]

CONGRATS! Hope you love it as much as we do!

[@corind3530]

Did you follow her measurements?

[@joygallagher1704]

Corinthian Dixon, no. I made mine based off of a piece of scrap I already had.

[@battistaverardi1240]

Just awesome!! I seriously need this in every room!

[@aroncarvajal7080]

You are not only talented at carpentry but you are also very funny thanks for your video.

[@losthuman1965]

I dnt know where we can find such cute carpenters...doing jobs with those delicate hands..🥰

[@hartmanmeints7875]

Just made this for the bedroom in my college house that I moved into as I have no floor space to put a legitimate desk. super helpful as all other designs I have seen are a traditional murphy but i wanted to leave room on the wall above to mount a monitor for my laptop. very happy with the finished product, thank you!

[@randallmcdaniel1189]

I have a large draft table that I plan on changing to this design. Thanks for the creative build.

[@ZalinaW]

Love it! I'm going to make a smaller version for my kitchen and use as extra counter space. Living in a studio apartment, I have very little space to set things down, while cooking.

[@catherineburbank9993]

Made this for my guest room. Directions were great, only thing changed was using a piano hinge.

[@slowandgentle8938]

Thank you! Yours was the most simple tutorial on the Web!

[@ChefFlee2018]

I love this video I have a small kitchen and will use this idea and do a folding cutting board/island next to my stove 😍

[@shubhamss3820]

I have tiny room and this idea is perfect for my tiny room with working table.

[@thecoralchannel]

Shubham Sanadhya we are so happy that this will work for you! Give it a go and send us some photos on Twitter, Instagram (@CoralTV) or on facebook (@TheCoralChannel)! We’d love to showcase some of the work our viewers do

[@bryceturnbow9441]

Great work! Thank you! Any thoughts on preventing someone from accidentally bumping the L-brackets while you’re working? I’m thinking like a dead bolt that locks it into place once the desk is up… it could be attached to the L brackets and there could be a hole in the spacer piece for it to bolt into.

[@rixcano6936]

After searching... This is the best design I saw today for a table attached to the wall, because of that I give you a subbed 😊

[@Najarj3]

This is an awesome, straight to the point and truly DIY project, after watching several videos this made go for it. Need a table like this for college homework, specially now due the coronavirus outbreak but don't want it to permanently take space in my room so this is a must for me. Keep the good work 👌

[@matthew8556]

My room is like really small so that will be a perfect and easy to do desk for school, thanks

[@VIDEOEPPO]

why didn't I see this before. Its sparked an idea to extend my work bench...i am really running short of space. Simply and effective design. Thanks a lot!

[@1972yourock]

SUPERRRR!! I have looked soooo much on youtube for a simple guide on how to do a murphy table for my small kitchen. Thank you! love it

[@thecoralchannel]

Dayana Gordillo our pleasure! Share some pics with us when you end up making it!

[@sarfarazahmedlarik]

I was finding like this space saver dining 🍽 table... Wow 👌 👏 😍 👍

[@ntorozam1081]

Thank you so much for the DIY, i love the project. My wives study desk is officially LOADING......#South Africa, Mzansi

[@TehMr]

Represent

[@quintinbrass9439]

Awe buddy, nice one !!

[@fivthwheel]

He's returned recently, but it's basically Live videos of him giving advice to people's questions.

[@williamclark9743]

Very sweet desk. I'm making this for my wife in our bedroom so she can use it for school. I've been looking for an easy design to put in our room and this is it. Too cool.

[@clarreligei]

Thank you. I just started this project and should finish tomorrow. It looks simple, sturdy and purdy 😉👍🏽😄

[@GoLangleySubaru]

Small door hinge to keep the table from being bumped and collapsing.

[@zionlucasYT]

Finally found the idea i need for my room project. I think i can also put some flat stoge under the table attached to the wall for papers, magazines and even laptop. Thanks for this video. 👍🏻😁

[@amrita_datta]

Really, u r so talent... 😀 I am satisfied on ur project! I will waiting for ur next one. Thank u🤓

[@code_magpie]

Just got satisfied and didn't make one?

[@hilarygodbout534]

Is the link broken? it's not working anymore

[@yourdoggotcancer8042]

Thank you for that nice idea and tutorial. I am building a bed and gonna add this desk at the side of the bed. It will act as a night table

[@thecoralchannel]

Just make sure it has room to swing open!

[@yourdoggotcancer8042]

Coral sure :D, I have finished it right know c: thank you

[@thecoralchannel]

Your welcome! Be sure to subscribe for more awesome projects!

[@teshimartinz7690]

wow this was the easiest explanation i saw haha now i need to figure out how could i install this on a concrete wall without using powertools

[@shevaphoenix4713]

Love this and love you DIY Danie! 💕

[@nicolasplazacontreras]

OMG she IS DIY Danie! I wasn't sure

[@ursulawalter]

Thanks!!! I was about to buy the expensive foldable brackets but your idea looks like the winner!

[@maelenabalasta9128]

Thank you for the idea.. i actually made one inside my room thanks

[@HomeLikeSuites]

Material is 1 piece of 1X4x3 pine lumber board. Sorry for being naive. My first time to do woodwork - are these in inches? If yes, isn’t 3 very short?

[@Alwaysbmoving]

I couldn’t locate the blog post with the full guide. Would be nice to see an initial drawing stage of all the parts to see how it goes together visually at the beginning.

[@arunmohanan1993]

Simple design served my purpose

[@ravenanbu5708]

I built one with my dad not even good wood and some thin triangles and it held up very well of constant heavy use for 2 years and going so if you're worried like my dad was don't be (im a messy person so every surface i fill with stuff )

[@Garcias.Tattoos]

Thank You. I'm building this desk as my art desk.

[@jamiesmith1343]

GREAT PROJECT AND VIDEO! Thank you for sharing your gifts!

[@itaimaniah]

Good idea ♥

[@soyythomas]

Thanks😇. I made one for me and one for my friend. ❤️

[@tylerbear4064]

This is so flipping cute (no pun intended) and actually looks doable

[@mirodeniro3595]

Coooool.... I live in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia and we dont have sophisticated material.... Your is simple and really cool! ... Thank you! I might ask for your advice, I just bought a tiny apartment and your advice will be highly appreciated! If you dont mind! 🙂

[@T2sEpicTravel]

Thanks for the amazing idea. I was looking for something like this 💓💕

[@thecoralchannel]

You're welcome!

[@jennifero4382]

Coral I can’t seem to get to the site where the written plans were posted. Can you please provide the url again?

[@Sarge22fox]

there Did it! thank you! it looks great! and I have extra space

[@readmails3033]

You make building things look like fun. I subscribed. ,👍👍👍🍪🍪🍪

[@keyblade5916]

This is really good for small spaces! Thanks!

[@TheCHEFCHRIS22]

Could you please make me one as a dining table? Love from the Bronx, NY

[@geannagriffiths5469]

DIY Dani....love watching you

[@britishmemes]

Thanks, this is exactly what I'm looking for!

[@1993Revhead]

Pre drill hole should be a little bit smaller than your screw, the joining face should be slightly bigger so it doesn’t bind.

[@imamkusnendar3078]

what a lovely ideas. Thank you very much for your tutorial Coral.

[@srieleful]

Very useful for small space. Smart idea. :)

[@thecoralchannel]

Thank you so much! Hope you're as happy with yours as we are with ours!

[@rosamoreno2423]

Love this! I’m definitely doing it. Thank you DIY Danie

[@mkyn-tl5oc]

I'm currently making a smaller version of this it's working so well

[@thecoralchannel]

Glad it helped! That's so awesome - we'd love to see the finished project! @CoralTV!

[@DuluthTW]

Awesome and doable in one day. Thanks for sharing!

[@fernandodomingo3304]

Excellent, thanks for share, as you made it, it's look so easy. Thanks again.

[@k.b.woodworker3250]

Really nice job on this folding desk/shelf/table.

[@blandexistence]

THANK YOU

[@RubenFRS]

How sturdy and stable is this? Thinking of building this for my fiance to work from home but hesitant as I know she wont use it if it shakes or wobbles. Thanks!

[@armandocasas586]

amazing video !!!!!!

[@almaghrabee]

Do the arms lock in place? It looks like they can be knocked back in accidently ?

[@noelv1976]

Just add a locking pin to the brackets. Someone already suggested this in the comments

[@sarahdaurizio4426]

Love this idea for my apartment!!

[@dennypoliquit2936]

I love this DIY! Thank you for this tutorial! :D

[@sgmore]

When you're building the frame, you say to use a 36 x 3 inch board and then screw in the two 2 inch boards on the outside. That makes the total width of the frame 40 inches. Yet, the width of your desk is 36 inches and aligns perfectly with the frame. Did you mean to say the main frame piece should be cut to 32 inches?

[@racquelbourque1942]

Hey, I just build this desk yesterday and found this out the hard way. I had already assembled the frame and was attaching the desk when I realized the frame was too long. I cut two pieces of 1x2x17 I believe (whatever the length of the top board was) and attached them to the outside edge of the board, then attached the 1x2x10 pieces onto of that for the gap for the hinges. It also added a bit more surface area which I'm happy about. I hope this makes sense, Im not great at wood working but found this quite easy to follow along!!

[@RoniqueBuggam]

This is exactly what I NEED right now n exactly what Amma do thanks much

[@smallinventionsbantuan2784]

Nice diy table or desk , you are amazing , great tutorial

[@bootsyswife]

Love this! Thank you, I’ve been searching for the perfect one and this is it ♥️

[@thecoralchannel]

We are so glad! Please make sure to tag us with your completed project:) You can find this tutorial in a written format here: bit.ly/2WceopQ. Also, we have another murphy desk tutorial on our website that you might find interesting: bit.ly/2GRjfIX Good luck!

[@bootsyswife]

Thank you ♥️

[@bootsyswife]

Sub’ d also

[@thecoralchannel]

You are very welcome!

[@rhandypabillore7028]

Love your DIY. It really appreciate simple but super functional. I wanna make one now. Haha☝️

[@catsofjoy]

Nice idea, i need this in my small house. Its a space saving.

[@LOCKEYJ]

I need to build one of these for my new work space... looking for designs and this is pretty great may use it.

[@kameshwarikapal9776]

I liked it so much

[@squad4610]

I was very confusing because at first you said a 20”x 30” Pine shop shelving But at the part when you cut 3in off the board for the base you say it is 36”x 20”

[@haryoganawi9554]

super cool !!

[@MrR3altalk]

This is so awesome! Clear concise and badass! Thank you!

[@afrataidin3438]

Omg. love this! THANK YOU!!!!!

[@dadsrecipes8053]

Very nice will be working g on one tomorrow. Question the 1x4x3 adding the 1x2 on each side should the cut for pine shelving be 39 in? So that it fits? Other than that awesome 👌🏽. Thank you.

[@adkinsmikkelsen4980]

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[@shannanschisler8485]

Really good. Thanks Adkins!

[@mazieholter4274]

@@shannanschisler8485 ok

[@kimberlycjonas]

The link for detailed instructions doesn’t seem to be active anymore. Can you please let me know where to find those? Thank you.

[@kameOvidZ]

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[@kameOvidZ]

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[@kameOvidZ]

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[@samvidana3669]

You're a Champ!

[@janoahlee7499]

Thank you for the video! I love that you not only vocally explained but showed the Materials with descriptions on screen. Sometimes it’s hard for me to understand when people just say and have the description buried way down in the description box. Thank you

[@thecoralchannel]

Thank you for watching!

[@KBQuick81]

Awesomeness

[@kawaiisenshi2401]

Yas this was what i was looking to create 😍 * WakuWaku *

[@mviswan22]

Great video! Any idea of how much weight the desk would support?

[@gustavealhadeff5871]

Bravo very good design

[@secretblazevault]

this looks like a cool design 😁👍