Lay it out. This was putzy. Being the obsessive-compulsive perfectionist that I am, I wanted each row to be made up of the same type of plywood, so that the stripes would match all the way across.

In this build, I’m walking you through how to create a sleek, L-shaped desk using just 3/4" plywood and some smart design techniques. With Mid-Century Modern influence and a focus on clean lines, this ...