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Ikea Hemnes Secretary desk with add on hutch
July 17, 2020 - Ikea Hemnes Secretary desk with add on hutch · MissSomething · Explore · Home Decor · Nestable · 143 Pins · 4y · Ikea Linnmon · Simple Playroom · Hack Ikea · Small Office Furniture · Secretary Desk With Hutch · Large Bookcase · Small Space Office ·
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My Take On The Ikea Alex Drawer + Countertop Hack (Build Guide Too)
Hey! I know this is an old post but was wondering if you had any feedback on the results. Did you have any sag/warp issues? Do you have monitors or other semi-heavy pieces on top of the countertop? Just got mine and preparing to assemble but trying to do some research first. More on reddit.com
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Using Ikea BESTÅ as a desk hutch?
I’m making a pretty standard ikea Alex/Lagkapten L desk (basically a copy of this video ) & I wanted some kind hutch/nook that my monitors could sit… More on reddit.com
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Putting Micke add-on unit (hutch) on top of Linnmon/Alex table?
I accidentally bought the wrong Micke desk for my stepdaughter. We had intended to get the one that goes with the hutch, but we grabbed the OTHER one, so there were no holes in the desk to attach the hutch to. I just made holes in the back of the desk at the appropriate spots with a nail so I could put the screws in. If you have a drill, you could drill a small pilot hole instead. More on reddit.com
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Micke Desk Add-On Hack
You need to be more specific as to what you have and what you want to do with it (do you want shelves or drawers? how many? how high? etc.). For instance, the corner unit has a quite substantial add-on available. See this website: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/micke-corner-workstation-white-50250713/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=surfaces&utm_campaign=shopping_feed&utm_content=free_google_shopping_clicks_Workspaces More on reddit.com
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IKEA
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MICKE add-on unit-high, white, 105x65 cm (413/8x255/8") - IKEA CA
MICKE Add-on unit-high - white 105x65 cm (41 3/8x25 5/8 ")
MICKE Add-on unit-high - white 105x65 cm (41 3/8x25 5/8 "). Extra room above the top shelf where you can keep your books, CDs or DVDs. The side panels act as bookends and keep everything in place. You can attach magnets to the metal surface and use it as a pin board. Fits MICKE desk 41⅜x19⅝"
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Price   CA$90.00
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IKEA Hackers
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25 IKEA Desk Hacks So Clever, You’ll Rethink Your Home Office Setup
August 14, 2025 - A desk hutch like this one by Jyll Mackie can be beautiful and useful at the same time. The hutch is a custom build, sitting on top of IKEA ALEX drawer units with trim and a plywood tabletop.
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PÅHL add-on unit, white, 251/4x235/8" - IKEA
PÅHL Add-on unit - white 25 1/4x23 5/8 "
PÅHL Add-on unit - white 25 1/4x23 5/8 ". This desktop shelf makes it easy to store and display anything from pens and paper to books and toys. May be combined with PÅHL desk.
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Price   $35.00
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Apartment Therapy
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25 Easy IKEA Desk Hacks with ALEX, PAX, HEMNES, & More | Apartment Therapy
November 24, 2025 - The owner of this Brooklyn loft, Shiva Farrokhi, wanted to tuck a two-person desk into this nook but couldn’t find a desk that matched the measurements. So instead, she created her own using the KARLBY wood countertop from IKEA, which she laid on top of two sets of ALEX drawers for extra storage.
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r/ikeahacks on Reddit: My Take On The Ikea Alex Drawer + Countertop Hack (Build Guide Too)
May 10, 2021 -

I had seen a number of general guides out there relating to building desks from Alex Drawers + Any Countertop.

Start with the end result first:

During the build process, I tried to reuse what I could from what came in the boxes from Ikea.

List if Items used:

  • Two Ikea Alex Drawers

  • One Ikea Countertop (98" length)

  • One 1"x1"x1/8" (thick) Aluminum Angle

  • ~Ten #8 Round Head Wood Screws 3/4" in length

Unfortunately, due to supply issues, this isn't the exact colour combo I wanted ... but it'll definitely make due until i really feel like something needs to change.

Step 1

Build the Alex drawers as per the guide with a few changes:

  1. Put the top piece on the bottom. It's going on carpet, so that's fine by me.

  2. Don't put the top drawer in for ease of assembly later.

  3. Use the "bottom" piece later on.

Step 2

Get a general feel for where you want the drawers to sit under the Countertop.

The aluminum angle is for general support along the back and can be used to back onto the Alex pieces as shown below.

This example has them about 12" in from the end of the Countertop, but I ended up putting them at the very far ends.

1 foot in from the ends

Step 3

Once the Alex tops are exactly where you want them, then you can use some of the existing/leftover screws to mount them to the Countertop.

They'll go far enough in to secure them without disrupting the Countertop itself.

Depth of the existing screws

They will need a pilot hold the size of the body of the screw, allowing the threads to sink in nicely.

I basically put the pieces in place, and stood on the Alex board on top of the Countertop and used my weight to keep everything in place. The front of the Alex drawer piece is flush with the front of the Countertop.

Alex piece screwed into place.

Step 4

Install the support angle piece. This is intended to mitigate sagging in the centre/back where weight will be. I may end up getting a 1/2" angle later on to go between the two Alex drawers later, but for now this will do.

Ensure your hole in the aluminum allows the screw to go 99% through (or drop in) and that the head holds nicely.

There are roughly 8-10 along the back.

Once the aluminum is drilled, do a tiny pilot hole in the Countertop for the screw itself (half the thickness or less) just to guide direction and reduce the chance of cracking the Countertop. Once it's all said and done, just ensure that the aluminum is flush to the Countertop.

Nice and Tight (but not too tight)

Step 5

Probably the most awkward part is to actually put the top on the bottom.

It definitely takes 2 people, and you can only estimate so much.

There is enough leeway that you can put it on top of both incorrectly that the drawers can take the weight.

Then left one end only, adjust and install.

Repeat for the other side.

Tighten the fasteners for the Alex "tops" and install the top drawer.

And that's about it.

Assembled before loading up with everything.
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IKEA
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Desk Accessories & Organizers - IKEA
Trust IKEA’s desk accessories for your office space including letter trays, pen cups, workspace organizers, storage boxes and more.
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AptDeco
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Ikea Hemnes Secretary Desk w/ Additional Hutch - AptDeco
Ikea Hemnes Secretary Desk w/ Additional Hutch
Add-on-unit for secretary: Main parts/ Bottom panel: Solid pine, Stain, Clear acrylic lacquer Back panel: Printed fiberboard Secretary: Main parts/ Top panel/ Drop-leaf: Solid pine, Stain, Clear acrylic lacquer Back panel: Printed fiberboard Product dimensions Width: 35 " Depth: 18 1/8 " Height: 77 1/2 " Good to know Holds up to a 17" monitor. Features & details - You can customize your storage as needed, since the shelves are adjustable. - Built-in cable management for collecting cables and cords out of sight but close at hand. - Solid wood is a durable natural material. -
Price   $150.00
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Office Desks - Commercial Office Desks - IKEA
Shop our wide selection of office and reception desks. Find commercial office desks in various styles to complement your space at IKEA.
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Reddit
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r/AskBattlestations on Reddit: Using Ikea BESTÅ as a desk hutch?
October 6, 2022 - 30ish lbs of pretty distributed weight didn’t seem that bad & I plan on adding an extra leg in the middle of the desk for support, but I wanted a second opinion since I couldn’t really find anyone else doing this online. Any advice is appreciated, thanks in advance Share ... Nah, ended up just making the table and using the frame as shelves in another room. Looking back if I wanted to revisit this idea I’d probably make the hutch from scratch and use proper wood for the surface of the table since weight concerns stopped me in the end More replies ... Subreddit for Ikea Greenhouse to share tips, tricks and pics of Ikea greenhouse cabinets or ANY greenhouse furniture conversions!
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MICKE white, Add-on unit high, 105x65 cm - IKEA UK
MICKE Add-on unit high - white 105x65 cm
MICKE Add-on unit high - white 105x65 cm. Extra room above the top shelf where you can keep your books, CDs or DVDs. The side panels act as bookends and keep everything in place. You can attach magnets to the metal surface and use it as a pin board. Fits MICKE desk 105x50 cm.
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Price   £40.00
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TikTok
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Ikea Desk Hutch | TikTok
1 month ago - Discover stylish IKEA desk hutch options that enhance your workspace, combining functionality and sleek design. Perfect for home or office!See more videos about Ikea Trofast Desk, Ikea Flisat Desk, Ikea Tonstad Desk Assembly, Ikea Mittzon Desk Assembly, Ikea Kallax Desk Assembly, Ikea Trotten ...
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One Dog Woof
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An Ikea Hack Craft Desk Makeover - One Dog Woof
April 27, 2021 - This started as an old Ikea desk that Drew owned in college. We’re um.. quite a few years out of college now, so it was pretty battered and a bit rickety. He had reinforced it by bracing the back with a crosspiece, but it just wasn’t a lot of space for me to use, even after removing the hutch on top...
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Amazon.com: Desk Hutch Dorm
Declutter your desk and stay organized with a desk hutch. Discover options with sturdy construction and smart storage solutions for your dorm, home, or office.
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IKEA
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MICKE add-on unit-high, black-brown, 105x65 cm (413/8x255/8") - IKEA CA
MICKE Add-on unit-high - black-brown 105x65 cm (41 3/8x25 5/8 ")
MICKE Add-on unit-high - black-brown 105x65 cm (41 3/8x25 5/8 "). Extra room above the top shelf where you can keep your books, CDs or DVDs. The side panels act as bookends and keep everything in place. You can attach magnets to the metal surface and use it as a pin board. Fits MICKE desk 41⅜x19⅝"
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Price   CA$90.00
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IKEA
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Table Tops for Desks - IKEA
Smart design isn’t static. Like your mood, your needs can change. Adjusting on the fly gets real easy with tables ready to roll with the times by being cleverly interchangeable. You can mix and match a wide variety of table tops with table legs or trestles to find the perfect fit for your needs.
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Jessica Welling Interiors
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Simple DIY Ikea Desk Hack Tutorial! - Jessica Welling Interiors
September 27, 2021 - The important thing is that they’re not long enough to go all the way through, since we don’t want them poking through the top of the desk. Apply wood glue and screw the last piece of plywood into place. Be sure to wipe up any glue that seeps out. Once everything is attached, set up the Alex drawer units (or any of Ikea’s many desk leg options) and set the desk on top.