Long gone are the days when desks were reserved for the classroom or the office. Even if you don't work from home, chances ...

Paint your new addition to match your desk or even a different color to get creative and add a little dimension. Once your shelf is finished, it's up to you what you keep on top and beneath it.

For a simple desk, use the top portion of the pallets (with the gaps filled in with extra planks) or individual planks fastened to a rectangular frame with two wooden sawhorses to form a work surface.