Hairpin Desks for the Whole Family

Measure and cut the plywood to fit snugly within your brackets. We doubled up the plywood for our larger desk—be sure to double-check the thickness fits into your brackets beforehand! Clamp down the plywood to make sure you get the straightest cut.

Ok, we cheated a little bit. We bought laminated plywood so we’d have a nice smooth surface without any effort. If you’re using standard furniture grade plywood, you will need to sand and coat the top. In our build, we simply sanded the sides, and rounded out the edges.

First, we found the studs in our wall. We recommend mounting your brackets directly to your studs, but you can also use appropriate wall anchors. Use a level to align your brackets, and drive screws through the bracket holes into your studs or anchors.

Once your brackets are hung securely, simply slide in your deck surface. We measured for a perfect fit—success!

Repeat for the smaller desk. Bonus, our Hairpin Shelf & Desk brackets can be used for work/play surfaces or shelving. Install more brackets on top of the desk for added storage.

That's it, your desks are ready for use! These color powder-coated Hairpin Shelf & Desk Brackets add a bright, cheerful accent while maximizing our wall space. You can adjust the heights and lengths, and hang more brackets side by side to fit your needs.