Desk monitor shelf

[andrewfx]

So currently I have a flat desk a little like this:

And I use this for my MacBook, however I've just ordered a 23" monitor and I'm planning it on using it for my MacBook and for my Xbox. I'm wanting my desk to have a monitor shelf on it so I can place my monitor on top of the shelf, and hide place my MacBook and my Xbox under the desk so I still have plenty of space and it doesn't look as messy!

How is the best way of doing this? I don't want to buy a brand new desk as this one is fairly new, is there anything I could buy such as a monitor stand or would I be best trying to do DIY with a shelf and some small legs?

Thanks!

 

[Jessica Lares]

As long as the wood is sturdy enough, you really don't need the legs. But yeah, doing it DIY would be cheaper.

 

[JoeFkling]

there are tons and tons of monitor stands out there to choose from. But to get something that matches, you can make one pretty easily.

 

[stonyc]

I used one of these:

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S59895846/