Earl's desk is made from a IKEA wall-mounted drop leaf folding table and reinforced with a few wood screws. He also added in a cheap desk grommet to keep the cables organized.

I tried this wall-mounted folding desk — and it's a game changer for cramped spaces If you happen to have a slab of wood lying around, you can purchase just the base frame for $199.

The desk floats on top, is big enough for a wireless keyboard and mouse, and can be extended away from the wall when it's time to work. Best of all, Andrea can pull up a bar stool and sit while he ...