"We used magnets to hold everything closed to keep things looking clean. The first small fold is important, as it acts as a spacer to keep the top of the desk level as it sits on the fold-out supports underneath." Photo 3 of 5 in How to Build a Compact, Fold-Down Desk for Small Spaces by Allie Weiss

How to Build a Compact, Fold-Down Desk for Small Spaces

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"We used magnets to hold everything closed to keep things looking clean. The first small fold is important, as it acts as a spacer to keep the top of the desk level as it sits on the fold-out supports underneath."