Not ready to invest in a standing desk just yet or need a quick solution? IKEA’s LAIVA TV Unit could make a good fit – depending on the height of your current workspace. You’d place this furniture on an existing surface with suitable height. For $20 – it’s worth a shot!
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IKEA LAIVA
$20 
A question I get a lot is “Don’t you get tired standing all day?”
I usually respond with “I’m not standing all day.” And I think that’s a key concept in using a standing desk – it’s the option to stand that makes the difference. Do I dogmatically stand for 8 hours a day at least? No! I take breaks and sit down – usually for no more than 15 minutes at a time now. With a tall stool you have the flexibility to just take a load off and then when you’re ready to stand again, it’s an easy switch.
I take a 1 hour lunch break, too. During this time, I walk the half mile back to my place, cook lunch and sit to eat for about 30 minutes. This break is one of my favorite times of the day. When lunch is over, I walk back to work and I’m ready to stand again! Take the standing and sitting in moderation – listen to what your body is telling you to do.
Additionally, moving around while standing is important. I put on music that makes me want to dance (even a little) and I move around a bit instead of standing stick straight. Bending the knees and resting one leg at a time by propping it up is a great way to minimize leg fatigue. I’ll have a full post on this topic soon.
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One of my standing desks is from IKEA. Below is the picture of the actual desk. After that is all the info you’ll need to create this exact standing desk for yourself.
The standing desk part is actually an IKEA Leksvik bar table
$129.00
Image Credit: IKEA
And I combine this with a IKEA Franklin bar stool.
$25.00
Photo Credit: IKEA
For added height, these 99 cent vases make great standing desk risers
Why it works
This desk combination provides the best of both worlds. You can rest when you’d like – either by sitting or by putting your feet up on the middle desk bar. When you’re sitting, you can rest your feet on the stool’s bar. And if you decide a standing desk isn’t for you – you’ve got versatile furniture you can use during your next barbecue or game night.
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