How To Make A Laptop Lap Desk: A Personal Experience

As someone who works from home and spends a lot of time on my laptop, I often found myself struggling to find a comfortable position to work in. I tried using pillows and cushions to prop up my laptop, but it was never quite right. That’s when I decided to make my own laptop lap desk. Not only was it a fun DIY project, but it also solved my problem of finding a comfortable position to work in.

Step-by-Step Guide

Materials:

Wooden board (at least 18 inches by 12 inches)
Sandpaper
Wood stain or paint
Paintbrush
Foam padding
Fabric
Scissors
Staple gun

Instructions:

Sand the wooden board until it is smooth.
Stain or paint the wooden board and let it dry.
Cut the foam padding to fit the size of the wooden board.
Cut the fabric to fit the size of the wooden board with a few extra inches on each side.
Wrap the foam padding with the fabric and staple it to the underside of the wooden board.
Your laptop lap desk is ready to use!

Top 10 Tips and Ideas

Use a non-slip mat on the bottom of the lap desk to keep it from sliding around.
Add a cup holder to the side of the lap desk for added convenience.
Use a waterproof fabric to make the lap desk easy to clean.
Paint or decorate the lap desk with your favorite design or pattern.
Add a handle to the top of the lap desk for easy carrying.
Make multiple lap desks in different sizes for different uses.
Add a built-in light to the lap desk for working in low light conditions.
Use a thicker foam padding for added comfort.
Make a lap desk with a built-in mouse pad for added functionality.
Use a lap desk for more than just your laptop – it’s great for writing, drawing, and reading too!

Pros and Cons

Like any product, there are pros and cons to making your own laptop lap desk.

Pros:

Customizable to your specific needs and preferences.
Cost-effective compared to buying a pre-made lap desk.
A fun and creative DIY project.
Can be made to fit any size laptop or tablet.

Cons:

Requires time and effort to make.
May not be as sturdy as a pre-made lap desk.
If not made correctly, could be uncomfortable to use.
May require some basic woodworking skills.

My Personal Review and Suggestion

Overall, I highly recommend making your own laptop lap desk. Not only is it a fun DIY project, but it also solves the problem of finding a comfortable position to work in. I found that adding a non-slip mat to the bottom and a cup holder to the side of the lap desk made it even more convenient to use. My only suggestion would be to make sure you use a thick enough foam padding to make it comfortable to use for long periods of time.