# Repurposed Cot Projects The DIY Crib Desk Turns One Piece of Children's Furniture into Another By Meghan Young | Published 2012-08-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-crib-desk References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/neatobambino/2012/06/30/crib-turned-into-a-desk/) & [alittlelearningfortwo.blogspot](http://alittlelearningfortwo.blogspot.ca/2011/08/repurposed-cot.html) The DIY Crib Desk is a fun craft project for parents who either have a lot of time on their hands or, more realistically, want to repurpose their old cot since they don't plan on having any more children. It essentially involves converting a crib with a removable drop side into a desk fit for growing and creative children. Conceived by the mastermind parents behind the A Little Learning for Two blog, the DIY Crib Desk requires minimal materials. A mdf/particle board cut to mattress size was laid down on top of the mattress base to provide a sturdy tabletop after the drop side was removed. It was then coated with blackboard paint for a chalkboard surface. The remaining cot sides were then fitted with hooks for storage. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Repurposed Furniture:** There is a trend towards repurposing old furniture items into new, functional household pieces. - **DIY Projects:** The popularity of DIY projects is increasing, as people look for creative ways to personalize and repurpose their possessions. - **Sustainability:** The focus on sustainability is leading to a trend of repurposing and upcycling items instead of buying new ones. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Goods:** Home goods companies could benefit from this trend by offering DIY tutorials and repurposing solutions for their customers. - **Craft and DIY Supplies:** The craft and DIY supplies industry could capitalize on this trend by offering more sustainable and eco-friendly options for their products. - **Children's Furniture:** Companies that design and manufacture children's furniture could consider offering more versatile and long-lasting items, like those that can be repurposed into desks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Childhood Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crib-concept.md) - [Sleek Multipurpose Crib Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crib-design.md) - [Collapsible Space-Saving Child Cribs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-crib.md) - [Colorful School Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clever-school-desk1.md) - [Collapsible Flatpack Crib Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bababing-bedside-travel-crib.md) - [Child-Friendly Nomadic Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomadic-desk.md) - [2-in-1 Toddler Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piccalio-bedbed.md) - [Convertible Kids Ladder Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convertible-helper-tower.md) - [Reversible Mid-High Bed Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-eyes-bed.md)