How to Make a Beautiful DIY Live Edge Desk With a Drawer
Live edge tables are pretty on trend right now, and I'm feeling really proud of our recent project, so keep reading. I made this DIY live edge desk, paired with powder-coated black legs, and complete with a matching keyboard slide!
Let me show you how I did it.
1. Clean, sand, and fill
We started off with this beautiful wood slab.
We then cleaned it, sanded it down and filled the holes with epoxy.
2. Seal with oil
I then used Odie's oil to seal it up. This kept its natural look and allowed the wood grain to shine through.
3. Attach the table legs
We decided to use these black powder-coated metal legs. I love how they look in contrast to the natural wood.
Once we attached the legs, it was time to add in the best feature- the sliding keyboard tray.
4. Add the sliding keyboard hardware & drawer
We purchased sliding keyboard hardware for the drawer.
And then I added a sweetwood slab as the drawer. We made sure to match the hardware on the underside of the desk to the legs.
Looking good!
And that is it! It looks so awesome.
DIY live edge desk
I'm so proud of this beautiful desk! Would you put this DIY live edge desk to good use? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
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Looks amazing!
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I love the combination of natural wood and sleek black powder-coated legs—it’s such a modern look. Adding a matching keyboard slide is genius for keeping the design functional and clean. I recently worked on a similar project, and sourcing the right materials made all the difference. If you’re looking for high-quality accessories or inspiration, reaching out to Michael Aram customer service can be super helpful—they’ve always been great at answering questions or pointing me in the right direction.
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would you please clarify you technique for using epoxy filler. I have a technique for tinting auto body filler, but always open to different ideas. https://www.hometalk.com/diy/build/using-and-tinting-auto-body-filler-for-wood-repair-34340531
Using and Tinting Auto Body Filler for Wood Repair.
Almost choked when I looked at your link for slab wood at $1883.00. How were you lucky enough to get yours?
Where can one get legs like that? Hope it's not a private person you know.