Did you go out and buy new furniture made just for kids? Or did you re-purpose what you already had? Here's a few fun furniture ideas for kid's desks. Plus, read on for a D.I.Y. project by one reader who made her bookshelf into a desk for her daughter!

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A bunk bed/desk combo that saves space: And here's an idea that one of our readers sent in for making a basic bookcase into a child's desk:

A close-up shot of the desk:

Here's what you need to make your own:

• Ikea Billy Bookcase (or other similar bookcase)
• Home Depot picture frames wallpaper
• Ikea tension curtain rod
• Ikea  orange baskets for crayons (clipped on using curtain clips from the tension rod)
• Ikea paper roll
• 3M hooks for any hats or accessories

Dress up your basic bookshelf with some fun wallpaper, attach a curtain rod and use clips to hold crayons or other writing utensils. All you need is a pint-sized chair and your child is set. Share your favourites!