YouTuber, artist, and nature lover Tanner SerpaOpens in a new tab has perfectly blended functional workspace and zen forest in his latest project, a DIY terrarium desk. The desk not only places a small box of rich nature inside of a table, but also lights the imagination on fire with possibilities. For example, who else is thinking they could desert-ify one of these terrarium-desks and make an ideal home for some sandkingsOpens in a new tab? Anybody? Bueller… ?
Serpa recently posted the DIY terrarium desk to his YouTube channel, SerpaDesignOpens in a new tab, noting that it’s made completely from reclaimed and scrap materials. He adds that the desk was “an easy build,” but most people should probably take that assessment with a Jupiter-sizedOpens in a new tab grain of salt. Not everyone builds volcano aquascapesOpens in a new tab and indoor mini pondsOpens in a new tab for fun, after all.
While the whole desk would certainly be a challenge for anybody who doesn’t keep a power sander handy, Serpa does point out that prospective builders can use an already existing deskOpens in a new tab as a base from which to start. But even that would require some precise woodcutting and the use of messy, liquid rubber. (Which may not be a problem for anybody who already has sandkings that can work as minions. Just sayin’.)
And even though Serpa’s terrarium desk is devoid of creatures belonging to the kingdom, animalia, it does still have plenty of lush greeneryOpens in a new tab. Which may be a good thing in the long run, considering what kind of distractions desk-dwelling pets could pose. If you have an old desk you’re getting rid of anyway, however, why not try this DIY project? It’s always a good thing to see a bit of yourself in what you’ve created.
What do you think about SerpaDesign’s DIY terrarium desk? Are you ready to build one of these zen workstations for yourself, or would you prefer to not have the responsibility of watering your desk? Let us know in the comments!
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