Hybrid Desk with File Drawer

<div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqW2DxAIzJ5J2AbvduG7KXSrp3myLGnjI5RKlYiVTBKSt6rzGBQuiInHB6hQcNa6ZK4ZVS8vbJGNKC3IbtnemEV-YsVdCSVvWlQV61lLuxSQPuYm0Rv43xQwW_2QAtGgYyvtflaezDWONB/s1600/L1120923-776372.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667648622368509234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqW2DxAIzJ5J2AbvduG7KXSrp3myLGnjI5RKlYiVTBKSt6rzGBQuiInHB6hQcNa6ZK4ZVS8vbJGNKC3IbtnemEV-YsVdCSVvWlQV61lLuxSQPuYm0Rv43xQwW_2QAtGgYyvtflaezDWONB/s640/L1120923-776372.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><b><br />Materials:</b> Jonas Desk, Jonas Drawer Unit, Vika Table Top<br /><br /><b>Description:</b> I had very specific requirements, such as length and depth of my room, wanting to fit a scanner on top, needing a file drawer and putting my computer below with still enough leg room to fit a chair, so I took parts from 3 different IKEA products, modified and assembled them into this perfect home office desk. The first and easiest mod was the file drawer. I had measured it in the store and the dimensions of the Jonas swinging cabinet door and the Jonas drawer unit are identical. Just have to copy over the screw hole measurments for the draw rails. <br /><br />Now the hard part...instead of using the large table top that came with the Jonas desk, I wanted it to be much smaller, so I measured and trimmed all depth lengths with a circulating saw (leaving room for the drawers to be able to close). I based my measurements around the dimensions of the Vika table top. It's a bit of pain in the ass. You have to drill out holes to fit the locking nuts and dowels, and if you want to get really anal, you can cut off the veener backing of the cut off leg parts and glue them onto the legs you'll still be using, so it looks like it was never modified (that sounds confusing but it makes sense, trust me).<br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWaRSaOEjkQLdrvCecDQdnVfyoQNWplY3g_7_mpTfs7_v15mIX-isS5JRiD757So3bQrJgpYMs0iA66Ju0qLuD1kkqFvYdG8WYniVgWMCxt3pAhwAoxjU4qC6MmTlalP4Rw0woB82JwT1k/s1600/L1120927-777404.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667648625677809154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWaRSaOEjkQLdrvCecDQdnVfyoQNWplY3g_7_mpTfs7_v15mIX-isS5JRiD757So3bQrJgpYMs0iA66Ju0qLuD1kkqFvYdG8WYniVgWMCxt3pAhwAoxjU4qC6MmTlalP4Rw0woB82JwT1k/s640/L1120927-777404.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmaQvewDCB2gO41npZxRaxg7oTvaw8g-6E7iXdz16y7p9Uq7t7RzZWI_JfAkYiQxBwZ5EWH0LwSBmsmHiYvLVAUGxSmtX4uMobBvT1nH46JTG4ruqMJMrSz4tZU_1xZ_nnSHY3-R3benwz/s1600/L1120930-779818.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667648635424433650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmaQvewDCB2gO41npZxRaxg7oTvaw8g-6E7iXdz16y7p9Uq7t7RzZWI_JfAkYiQxBwZ5EWH0LwSBmsmHiYvLVAUGxSmtX4uMobBvT1nH46JTG4ruqMJMrSz4tZU_1xZ_nnSHY3-R3benwz/s640/L1120930-779818.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhojxugrLDY-xqSQovEFpYIZqVpws_zgbHTbRIb9mRnOnjbHjJJ8UeeZX416nxB97oe9xH9x2UYt-f4z99mfcOPuDk1u7SN8M8TuPPFWRiP_MQQHypFo5N6VRBvYPKqYgelgZm1N102eSuL/s1600/L1120933-780712.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667648637051249954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhojxugrLDY-xqSQovEFpYIZqVpws_zgbHTbRIb9mRnOnjbHjJJ8UeeZX416nxB97oe9xH9x2UYt-f4z99mfcOPuDk1u7SN8M8TuPPFWRiP_MQQHypFo5N6VRBvYPKqYgelgZm1N102eSuL/s640/L1120933-780712.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><br />One thing to note: The right leg uses 2 IKEA screw locks and 2 IKEA dowels to keep it secure, however it doesn't use that extra support beam that came with the Jonas desk, so it's not as sturdy. The Vika is actually hollow inside at a certain point, and so are the legs, so you can't mount anything to them. I keep my heavy Apple G5 tower next to the leg which helps.<br /><br />~ Dwayne, Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Hybrid Desk with File Drawer

Materials: Jonas Desk, Jonas Drawer Unit, Vika Table Top Description: I had very specific requirements, such as length and depth of my roo...

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Jonas secretary into a TV cabinet

<div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSd7OJj4zDi_ViZQ4TJ1rP4248wyVb9qRk6LNfI4ZTwa_Zwm9jTw6obPsEKMC_YQ1ks6gNQLc91HrpW5J2GJ7k17Cih8OiI9tpAXInVNYuvA_tNGODzicozhkyNgrY5Qn606eOrs-Her-w/s1600/jonas_tv_and_dresser-702095.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="300" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549862260590040514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSd7OJj4zDi_ViZQ4TJ1rP4248wyVb9qRk6LNfI4ZTwa_Zwm9jTw6obPsEKMC_YQ1ks6gNQLc91HrpW5J2GJ7k17Cih8OiI9tpAXInVNYuvA_tNGODzicozhkyNgrY5Qn606eOrs-Her-w/s400/jonas_tv_and_dresser-702095.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><b>Materials:</b> Jonas Secretary, L brackets<br /><br /><b>Description:</b> We removed the back, front door/desk surface, and the top drawer. We used the L brackets to secure the former door/desk where the top drawer used to be to support a dvd/vcr. We also used some L brackets to keep the unit steady, since it was a bit wobbly. <br /><br />I also decoupaged "princess" wrapping paper inside the two remaining drawers, since this is for our 3 year old daughter.<br /><br />~ Nichole, California

Jonas secretary into a TV cabinet

Materials: Jonas Secretary, L brackets Description: We removed the back, front door/desk surface, and the top drawer. We used the L bracke...

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Cat food, litter and nap Cabinet

<div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGVd3i-u3mbp23ie7k_F9Q2Jyl3aNCReBECPquY601pXMZ0BXIGBWDM6Ag_xeOlwlLDz2o128YJQARHm-XOiBLp4hpP-M4_Vo_7vfo1lB_5JluO_U_C5_7pE2sFsZ6lnscLAKNHC9siIEt/s1600/finished+front-705238.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487584818802146546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGVd3i-u3mbp23ie7k_F9Q2Jyl3aNCReBECPquY601pXMZ0BXIGBWDM6Ag_xeOlwlLDz2o128YJQARHm-XOiBLp4hpP-M4_Vo_7vfo1lB_5JluO_U_C5_7pE2sFsZ6lnscLAKNHC9siIEt/s640/finished+front-705238.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><b>Materials:</b> Jonas Secretary<br /><br /><b>Description:</b> I wanted a cat cabinet to hold both the cat food and cat litter. I wanted the cat litter to be high enough so I wouldn't have to bend over to clean it. I also wanted the cabinet to serve as a dark hiding space for my cats (they like to get away from the dogs every now and then). After being inspired by many of the <a href="http://ikeahacker.blogspot.com/search?q=cat+litter">Ikea hacks on this site</a>, I took a trip to Ikea and found the Jonas Secretary. <br /><br />I put the cabinet together using the Ikea directions and then proceeded to hack the product in the following way: <br /><br />1. I decided the top "computer station" was the perfect place to put the litter, as I could easily slide it out onto the pull down door. I cut a hole on the bottom right hand side using an electric jigsaw. The original hole was not big enough for my fat cat :) so I ended up cutting almost 1/3 of the shelf away. This allows my cats to drop from the top section of the cabinet into the top drawer. <br /><br /><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibtjQ5UPi2lb5AZmW3S-y7Pqu11vZZqmGKTv-7VpDfOxh5vO0amd2EpiTa7w9uHvOLLDvSDGSO586r8voxwWT_7KWhx6k5r6PKsFGKM5u7xHMTUHPCjm7lqj5bMdOcwpwEhNoAazozjF20/s1600/finished+litter+center-708668.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="300" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487584829967974754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibtjQ5UPi2lb5AZmW3S-y7Pqu11vZZqmGKTv-7VpDfOxh5vO0amd2EpiTa7w9uHvOLLDvSDGSO586r8voxwWT_7KWhx6k5r6PKsFGKM5u7xHMTUHPCjm7lqj5bMdOcwpwEhNoAazozjF20/s400/finished+litter+center-708668.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />2. I made an identical cut on the bottom left hand side of the top drawer, creating an opening into the middle drawer. <br /><br /><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAoJzdqcehhz0qTwwQWKhImAfmW2q8WhBWpmXhl5wwPjoSlpHgJMkyy138RiScrtkJoJyHKy41p_-jFQJRRWS6SlLEoj2Dv0sKGDPlnjAxWe6vZ5IEAkmkVGdbgeClyv2pikbXEW8gJZj/s1600/finished+middle+drawer-710080.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="300" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487584840318460834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAoJzdqcehhz0qTwwQWKhImAfmW2q8WhBWpmXhl5wwPjoSlpHgJMkyy138RiScrtkJoJyHKy41p_-jFQJRRWS6SlLEoj2Dv0sKGDPlnjAxWe6vZ5IEAkmkVGdbgeClyv2pikbXEW8gJZj/s400/finished+middle+drawer-710080.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />3. I cut an entry hole (about 5x7 inches) level with the second drawer. I nailed a picture frame I found for $3 at Target to the opening. Now the cats are able to climb into the second food drawer, up to the third napping drawer and then into the litter cabinet at the top. <br /><br /><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpaIsHmaWRMNl2nXi7Tjfle0kWTA6ujIGIoZ2jxUnDN4H-q-xDXqhJUtiEXcb2cYx_15AttdztxKUyDzIjgreogqHx5AANbS5Pjstj-cS32zrPYp0oT-vpqkkoqXlI-ExpxohCJ2GQ2Je0/s1600/finished+side+view-707333.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="400" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487584827729495922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpaIsHmaWRMNl2nXi7Tjfle0kWTA6ujIGIoZ2jxUnDN4H-q-xDXqhJUtiEXcb2cYx_15AttdztxKUyDzIjgreogqHx5AANbS5Pjstj-cS32zrPYp0oT-vpqkkoqXlI-ExpxohCJ2GQ2Je0/s400/finished+side+view-707333.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br />4. Considering how heavy my cats are, I reinforced the two middle drawers by screwing two pieces of plywood (1/2 x 2 x 16 and 13/16 inches each) under each drawer to help support the bottom. <br /><br />5. I used clear adhesive shelf liner in the litter cabinet area (along with some sealant) to help with cleanup. <br /><br />6. Originally, I was just going to place the food dishes in the second shelf, but the space ended up being smaller than I thought. My current food dishes are metal with circular lips. I decided to cut circles out of the bottom of the second drawer to hold each dish. <br /><br /><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwFAk77MzuqnT-pF4bXw5DTn_zTt2HYouv9HNX258j8Zz_fy7UN4L6PzU5mVRg6sAOEK9FL9ZzXFcmBsEdBWkHdJYiUvu1QiYkTDBaSnUAo_kTlsULKaeHZUBO6NISfJuu7dksnfyZayO6/s1600/finished+food+cabinet-711330.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="300" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487584844980197874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwFAk77MzuqnT-pF4bXw5DTn_zTt2HYouv9HNX258j8Zz_fy7UN4L6PzU5mVRg6sAOEK9FL9ZzXFcmBsEdBWkHdJYiUvu1QiYkTDBaSnUAo_kTlsULKaeHZUBO6NISfJuu7dksnfyZayO6/s400/finished+food+cabinet-711330.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />7. I never liked the handles that came with the cabinet, so I just never put them on. I also thought the cabinet was too dark, so I affixed a mirror I bought at Ikea to the front door. This process was a little more intense than I originally thought, since the door is actually hollow. I cut the mirror to size, then GLUED and screwed the holders into place. <br /><br />Overall, I'm really pleased with the outcome. Now I just hope my cats like it as well!<br /><br />~ Teresa, Austin, TX

Cat food, litter and nap Cabinet

Materials: Jonas Secretary Description: I wanted a cat cabinet to hold both the cat food and cat litter. I wanted the cat litter to be hi...

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