I found the Fancy X Desk plan and loved it. I shortened the length to 4 feet and added a little monitor stand on top so I could put stuff under my monitor and not have to sacrifice desk space.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
I used minwax Kona stain for the bottom. For the desk top I used Primer and Satin paint sample that I found for $3 at Lowes. The sample was plenty to paint the whole top and I still have half of the jar left over.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner