My simple and budget friendly desk makeover 2024
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 มิ.ย. 2023
- #desksetup #ikeahacks #makeover
Finally committed to my full desk makeover and setup.
I kept a low budget in mind, mainly using items from IKEA & Amazon.
Some pieces were custom made to give a personal touch and others were on hand from years prior.
If you’re looking to redo your desk setup, this video will hopefully be your go-to guide.
Stick to the end for a cool montage.
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Guys I apologize for the audio if the music is too loud or my voice too low. This was my first vid and I'm still learning how to edit properly😭 Thanks for watching tho!
Dont worry man, video is good! :)
It was a great vid man, this was the first time I've seen someone buy the top of the desk and the frame separately, I think it was really smart!
stole the words right outta my mouth at 2:28 😂
@@firippu2808 Thanks my guy!!
it was excelent
great video!
I love how this video isn't over the top like certain setup videos where they spend 10k on a pc, accessories, and cover the whole thing in RGB. Yours is much more realistic and minimal, great job!
I appreciate that! Glad you liked it. That was the first thing I noticed too when watching other setup videos. Hopefully this vid proves you don't need expensive stuff or crazy accessories to make your own setup!
thats what I saying yo don't need to spend money on things that you don't even use the full extent of
Sobretodo rgb , no se para que tanta luz con brillitos
I love how you use every pieces possible to save money and still have a clean and simple work space, it's awesome man.
Thank you my man!🙏🏼
Save money ! bro u should see some indian set ups videos which are just made under 100 bucks 😅😅.
piece*, not pieces
Never go budget on a chair. Anything else can be as cheap as you want. Your 65 year old self will thank you.
You know what, this is actually facts. Same thing goes with your bed, pillows, etc. The amount of time spent using it is worth the $$$
@@nickdesgn I know that for a fact. My bed is awful, can’t afford to replace it at the moment and it’s causing me no ends of trouble!
reading this as I rub my neck and listen to my chair squeak and creek :(
@@F-I-N-E-R Never thought of that but I may just give it a try! Thanks for the tip!
I agree with you, I used to spend time in front of the computer 10-14 hours a day almost every day for almost 2 months. My back muscles are inflamed because I use a wooden chair and nothing supports my back. The inflammation was so severe that I could not sit down when I have meals. I told myself that I would never do that again and I won't go on a budget on chair because it was a very painful time.
I love how this setup isn't covered in RGB lights.
I see a lot of people doing this and I just think; "why? Those just turn your 'clean' setup into an eyesore."
Nice, clean, simple. Good creation.
Thanks for the kind words! Happy you enjoyed it and hopefully you got some good inspiration for yours🙌🏽
I have an rgb strip running along the wall side of my desk. I have it set on cycling pastel colors and it just adds ambient light that no one would say looks "gamer". Just looks like the desk is glowing.
@@PayMeToThrow The ambient light is key! Sounds like a cool setup
I've personally moved away from rgb led strips to a monitor lamp like in the video and I don't regret it one bit. It's so much better and the light shines in a useful place, I love it.
@@vali69 exactly, you explained it perfectly👌 Monitor lamps are a must
This is so clean. Amazing video showing each step you took to build it. Really satisfying to watch!
I appreciate the comment, glad you enjoyed it!🙌🏽
This desk has everything I was looking for Alex drawers, it being able to move up and down and a nice counter top❤
Perfect! A lot of setups on TH-cam are 100% focused on selling with afilliated links, not on functionality or aesthetics. This one is really down to Earth (in a perfect way), functional, beautiful! Looking to do something similar in a near future. Congratulations! 😁
in the* near future is the expression
I like the simplicity of the setup and your honesty in choosing the products. Thanks for this inspiration.
Great clean setup!
My professor told me the best is to have window on your left or right from your setup because if its in front it hits your eyes so they strain to see what is on monitor and if its from back it hits your minitor so they strain again
if this is budget then i’m broke bro
Thanks for the video man! Really like the color choice and how clean the overall setup is, quite the vibe you got going. This will serve as inspiration for my own setup soon when I get the chance to do a makeover.
This setup is clean and simple. This is what setups most people want. Kudos
Appreciate you brother!🙏🏼
the*, not "what", setup*, not "setups"
Clean setup! Appreciate the realistic budget friendly approach, im thinking of going for the Karlby kitchen worktop for my desk setup too :)
Thanks! The Karlby checks all the boxes of size, look, and durability in my opinion so def worth it👊
“Budget friendly” bros budget was 1000 bucks for a desk setup when he already had one
@@nickdesgn Isnt' the depth of 25" a little to small? At least it was for me, thats why i sold mine again and got a real desk top with 31 inches (80cm)
Love the countertop and set up. My setup will be similar. Thanks. 🖐
You put all my thoughts into life by putting this together 🔥 I LOVE it!! Can’t way to do mine now 😎
Right on bro!! Glad to here you enjoyed it and hyped for you to get started on yours👊🙏🏼
The reason that they make the edge banding larger than the width of the board is so that you can cut it down for a more professional finish... at least that's why I think they do it. Also, if you notice there is a slight chamfer on the edge of the board. You will need a router and a small chamfer bit (looks like 1/4") to get the same edging all the way around the board.
Damn makes sense, thanks for the tip!
8/10 set up.
Clean, simple, colour matching, and perfect.
If it comes to me, I wouldn't place it behind the window since I have trust issues for whatever reason rain drops might leak.
I love everything else tbh.
8/10 i'll take that!🍻 Appreciate it!
Cozy setup, minimal and down to earth vibes, I hope more videos come from you man!
I appreciate that man! Thanks for the kind words🙏🏼
Simple and Clean. Love what you did with the monitor stand.
Appreciate that! Might make a video explaining how I made it!
it's amazing how you went from an extremely messy setup to something that is both cheap and nice looking
My old setup had no storage so it truly always looked like that. Now all that mess hides in the Alex drawer 😂 Appreciate the comment!
fresh and simple. funny i found this as its pretty much exactly what im planning on doing
This setup is minimal and clean. Love it.
Thanks!🙏🏼
Very helpful. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day. 👍
Finally a desk-setup video that's relatable and real.
I love it. Definately used for inspiration in my setup.
This video gave me some inspiration for my desk setup as well. Thank You!
This is perfect. Love it
Thanks!🙏🏼
So clean 🎉
My desk setup is very similar. Same desk top and legs. I use 2 drawer units. 1 with the file cabinet at the bottom and the other without. I use a very large desk pad. It doubles as a coaster so I can put a drink anywhere lol. I love how you don't have RGB lighting everywhere. I have some lights behind my monitor to help with eye strain at night but that's it.
Sounds like a sweet setup! The lights for eye strain are key👌
Looks extremely clean.
simple yet awesome
great set up bro. love that you kept it low budget .exactly wat i am trying to do to get my office a start.
Thanks bro! Glad you liked it, hyped to hear you're starting yours🙌🏽
At different times, via OfferUp I scored:
Herman Miller Aeron $350 (new $1600) Added seat padding insert, $20.
Herman Miller Sayl $80 (new $800) Replaced 1 arm padding $20
Steelcase Think $35 (new $1049)
Replaced the wheels $25.
Steelcase is my fave!
Perfect
Clean, simple, affordable, nice job
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super clean. i love this setup especially those small plants.
Thanks! Those ikea plants coming in clutch💯
Dude, i was looking around for upgrade my setup then find Ikea's kitchen working plan was using for desk setup but it was too long for me too... i never thought about cutting it to make it shorter and using the left piece for a shell... You are a genius, thanks for the idea ! 👍
Ayy i appreciate the kind words dude! Best of luck with your setup🙌🏽
Every minimalistic person's dream
It looks minimalistic, it's so cool👍 (Выглядит минималистично, это так круто)
Thanks for this idea. ❤
🙌🏽❤
Good inspiration and on point with the budget. 🎉
🙌🏽💯
this set up here is the level im on currently. Im in the process of starting my own TH-cam channel in the coming weeks and i i currently live in shared accommodation with five other housemates. My room is a decent size but just enough room to have a foldable desk and chair to alllow myself to create content so im starting off very cheap like under £100 for the desk set up but its a start so seeing this is inspiring me to start off small and get more creative allong the way. Love this and keep on building, you're doing brilliant 👍
I appreciate that! I feel you man, this setup and youtube channel was something ive wanted to do for the past few years, just never had the resources. So I started small, saved up, and finally got the chance to begin. It'll all work out for you just keep working towards it🙏🏼
absolutely love this video. I'm looking to get a new setup going and your video is highly inspiring to people on a budget. big ups pro. keep up the great work
Man i appreciate that! Thanks for the comment🙏🏼
Bro! For a budget friendly and simple upgrade like this, it beats the over-the-top expensive ones you find on TH-cam! I love it, and you should be really proud of yourself. I'm overdue for a desk makeover, and I really can't wait to start jumping into the process like you've done. I seriously need to get rid of this Macbook Air Intel-bsaed 2019 junk and upgrade to either an M1 or M2 Pro. We'll get to it soon enough. Otherwise, love the content and thanks for sharing the desk remake! Not bad for a first video!
Thank you!! I really appreciate the kind words, I'm glad to hear you've enjoyed the vid! Excited for you to get started on your new setup - all the best!🙏🏼
Great setup man. Thanks for the inspiration!
Damn this looks so clean ! great setup man and great video no nonsense straight to the point
Hyped to hear you like it, appreciate it bro!
super clean, love it
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man Lovely video. I hate to see so less subscribers. Loved the content. Looking forward to more of it!
I appreciate the kind message! Just started this channel a few days ago so I've got tons of work to do!
Love the setup ! Great ideas and I've found some nice ideas for my setup makeover !
Nice video man !
Thank you!
really cool
Very practical setup.
The setup looks so cool and chill, I probably would have used the laptop as a secondary screen for background apps like discord or spotify
Damn good idea! Thanks for watching and for the nice comment🙌🏽
Love it 😍
Nice!
I came across your channel from nowhere, but i want to say few things, one im from Saudi arabia and i became one of your family second keep doing and be patient you will be bigger within a year. Third, your setup is great.
Thank you so much this is a very nice comment! I appreciate the kind words🙏🏼
*pretty nice, My Room is about the same size as your spare lmao but I managed to get all I needed onto one Desk which worked perfectly for me. Nice Man, Nice*
i’m in love with this design. if only i had the budget and money to buy the furniture necessary to make a setup look even half ass decent lol
Thanks! Take a look at Facebook marketplace/kijiji/etc. for cheap stuff you never know what you could find! Maybe you won't find your dream furniture/accessories but you may be able to find stuff that'll be sufficient enough until you save up, just a thought!
Just moved into new condo and I was looking for something like that, thanks man
Hyped for you, appreciate the comment!
wow i did not think this was your first video its really good i love it
scheeeesh damn nice setup
Night view is gorgeous!
Amazing job.
This is perfect setup with all essential things. I learnt something.⭐
Thanks! Happy to hear
looks great man Love it. I have same ikea Hack love it so much space for all my stuff lol
You came up in recommendations! I watched your video and I liked the end result. I see you from Mexico, good luck friend. 🫶🏼
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for sticking around until the end🙏🏼
this is huge man, just nice!
Your floors are beautiful! Love the new setup.
Thank you!! :)
damn, this is one of the cleanest setup i've ever seen
super clean and miminal looks great
❤🙏🏼
This is actually so inspirational because im making a setup right now. Right now i have a All-in-one PC with 4GB RAM and a I3-4K processor. Right now my setup has cost around 150€. It takes time but i hope ill finish it one day!
Sounds sweet! Hyped for you👊
You should attach the power bar to the underside of the desk so that when you raise the height you don't have a bunch of cables moving with it.
Very love how You setup things
Same
Clean as hell man. Love it!
Thank you my man!
Love the setup! What did you use for the desk shelf legs?
I found a scrap piece of 1x4 in my garage. I cut that in half and painted them black! I first determined how high I wanted the shelf then went searching around the house before making the trip to home depot. Finding that scrap piece of wood was clutch haha, hope that helps!
very clean I love it
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Thats a dope setup!
neat setup
Good job mate, I'm gonna do the same 😅 one of the best set ups I've ever seen
I appreciate that!🙏🏼
cool! Thanks for the video man
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clean asf!
Thanks!
that setup is clean af
man huge W setup, the simpliest i've seen so far, and looks pretty good
I appreciate the comment!
great vid!!
Amazing bro!!
Gosh dang this setup looks attractively good. 😍
Haha thank you!!
Very clean production quality
Nice setup, neat and clean 🎉
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Nice one. I especially like the shadow short 👌 . Like the video.. awesome
Really cool setup! How do you find the depth of the Karlby worktop? I ended up getting the Idasen desk from Ikea because I was worried that it would be too shallow, but I actually do prefer how the Karlby looks
It's the perfect amount of space for me! I use my laptop a lot but when I use the monitor I feel like I could use a bit more space but my monitor arm allows me to push it back those extra few inches. Definitely comes down to your specific needs and preferences!
I saved it, of course. It's very realistic and very pro
Nice makeover, well done!
Its a cool setup.
I appreciate it!
nice setup man keep it up
Thanks my man!
It IS hella fresh! 😘👌
I have that same chair and in a month you were already able to feel the wood under the cushion
That's the trade off when buying budget options sometimes unfortunately. I haven't had that happen to mine yet and I've had it for 6 months. It currently squeaks tho when I rotate lol
@@nickdesgnTry getting a SIHOO M57, I heard it’s good
nice set up! keep up the good work!
Appreciate it!
That window view is awesome ❤
It looks nice in my opinion
very clean setup
🙏🏼👊
Wow this video was so professional then I looked at the subscriber count and what? So few? You earn much more! You have my subscription. ❤
Means a lot, thanks so much! ❤