How are you feeling working at your desk these days? What else should I include!? Also don't forget to get your free presets + course at: thechrishau.com/pages/free
If you are struggling with focus, then get diagnosed to see if it really is ADHD. There are so many reasons getting diagnosed will improve your quality of life - and not just because you would have the option of using meds to help your symptoms. But if you don’t get diagnosed - Stop saying you have undiagnosed ADHD! Instead just say you have trouble with focus.
What about the sound panels, Chris!?!?!?!? Did I miss it? Those are the most beautiful sound panels I have ever seen!! I would love to have a link!! Thank you 🙏🏻
Something I would love to see is what strategies you use to overcome adhd? I honestly find my adhd to be the biggest struggle when it comes to becoming a creator. I often feel like I’m getting no where because of it.
I've been searching for a way to utilize my existing workspace - never knew this Topsky existed. Thanks for sharing! At the time of this comment, my Topsky is set to arrive on Thursday. Super excited! Appreciate the honesty and value of your content. Cheers to more success!
You are the only person that actually puts the prices of items together as you talk about them so it’s easy for the viewer to mentally picture the cost of the setup. Thank you, you just earned a subscriber
Pretty rad how we ended up almost the same setup. The only mod I need to make is upgrading the legs from cheapo ikea generic to standing desk in this vid. Absolutely love it
Chris I would love to see a video where you talk about the challenges of being a freelancer with ADHD and maybe you could bring up some tips for other creators with ADHD! Cheers
Happy New Year. I have similar setup minus the topsky.. the price for topsky now stands at 339. For now, I just bought the same Karlby top, Alex 5 drawer and a two drawer setup to get started as my everyday office table. Also bought a preowned Steelcase leap v2 chair which has been a deal changer.
Just found your channel. Nice setup! Much better IMO. What are the wall panels behind your desk? I love the look of them. Please direct me to one of your videos or just let me know! Thanks!
This is actually a very helpful video thank you lol I'm currently upgrading everything in my office space and was very unsure what to do with my desk // storage for the desk.
Instead of the Ikea Karlby, I would go to lowes or home depot and buy a butcher block top. It's real wood through and through, and sometimes it's cheaper. I bought a 48x24 acacia wood that was already stained for like $129, and I mounted it to an Ikea Idasen standing desk and I love it.
I looked at Home Depot and Lowes myself. Lowes had the acacia listed on their site in the size I wanted (60"x30") for about $160, but they were never in stock. Also, you have to order online which means some delivery service has to bring it to you. A significant portion of reviews on the product mentioned scratches, dents, and splits in the wood. The one I liked from Home Depot had very few reviews at all and could only be ordered online, if it were in stock. I paid a little extra and went for the Karlby as I was more confident about getting a undamaged, quality product from Ikea that's ready to go out of the box. The ones from Home Depot and Lowes seemed to require the customer to apply the polyurethane sealant themselves.
@@gregorymoore2877 Mine was completely finished and good quality, no scratches or dings and has 63 reviews. However, I just checked and now they want $319 for the exact same “Hardwood Reflections” one I bought for $129 soooo yeah I would just go with the Karlby. It’s veneer which means it’s particleboard at the center, but I mean for the price it’s okay. I just went with the butcher block because it was cheaper at the time and much better quality.
Nice desk video, thanks Daddy 👍😎 actually saw this desk set up in one of Sara's videos. I have to admit that this desk setup was one of my favourites 😜
Hey Chris! Love you my man!! 🙏🏼 I noticed that you had Redbull on your desk, and I just wanted to say be careful! Energy drinks are incredibly dangerous if you drink them long term. I want to make sure your making videos past 50! 🤣 - a concerned supporter
Just completed a similar setup, if you want to save over $100 you can get the saljan countertop at ikea for around $70. Looks just as nice but more of a oak finish.
I looked at the Saljan myself. Beware that while the Karlby is solid wood (particle board with walnut veneer) the Saljan uses a paper honeycomb structure inside. It's very rigid, but can only take so much weight. Also the surface is laminate which it is reported can scratch easily. If you still want to save a little, you can get the Karlby with oak or birch veneer which are both less expensive than the walnut. And the oak veneer still looks really nice.
@@gregorymoore2877 not sure where your getting this info and speaking so confident about it. Saljan does not use paper honeycomb… it uses compressed particle board with a top layer of Wood veneer which is much much sturdier. You are thinking of the linnmon countertop. I have drilled into the saljan and and made a standing desk with, it is holding my 3 monitors just fine. it is very sturdy
@@gregorymoore2877 the karlby is also not compressed particle board it is solid wood which is why it’s more expensive. You’re getting you info all mixed up my friend. Take a second look please
@@Triannosaurus You may be correct about the Saljan being particle board since it is intended as a counter top. Ikea's product description is a little ambiguous. However it is laminate and I did see a review on TH-cam that says it scratches easily. I don't believe the Karlby is solid wood. I just got one and drilling into it myself, it seems more like particle board. I did a TH-cam video comparing the Karlby with a solid wood butcher block where they cut into both of them and I'm pretty sure they said the Karlby is particle board. If it was solid wood, why would they add the veneer? Ikea had a solid wood butcher block. It was called the Gerton. I've seen it reviewed on TH-cam a swell. The Gerton has been discontinued for a while now.
I wanted to mount my desktop to an electric sit/stand frame-only exactly like yours but the manufacturer said not to mount it that way due to 'center of gravity' i.e. stability/wobble issues... do you have that problem in the higher settings?
How are the "Topsky standing legs" holding the test of time. I would like to buy those legs after seeing your video a while back but in amazon reviews some say that the controls are sometimes going wack or weirding out on them or just stop working. Your input would be helpful. Oh and love the channel, doing a great job!!
To be honest this is a great video with some cool items, but let's be real here. Most TH-camrs are not getting free desks. The real reason they do desk setup videos like this one is because of affiliate links in the description which is fine and all, but it ain't for free stuff. O' and yah that's awesome guitar amp.
Hi , I LOVED your video man , but allow me to say that there was a weird creaking and beeping sounds running in the background in the first half of the video " was very obvious during the chair part " , I am sorry to say they were very annoying , everything else other than that was very good . Thanks.
How many different watches are you rocking in this video lol I think I spotted the black explorer ii, maybe a Tudor Pando chrono, and another…. I like…. Lol Edit 11:32 Congo me panda chrono Edit edit: what’s the mystery watch on the leather in the Mac example?
damn, i want my own sub $500 wfh, modern, minimal highly-creative, self driving, provides for me, calls me daddy, takes me out for walks when i’m feeling lonely, highly- creative command center
Love you Chris… can we go another level deeper and just say the desk doesn’t make you more creative. It may eliminate pain points or barriers to your productivity or creativity but the reason you feel more creative is because you changed something; and that change plays to your preferences and wiring. Thus creating more stimulus and resulting in creativity. Not a slam. Just reality
Quite nice setup! but only one monitor? I've beem using 2 for years and recently upgraded to 3 and it is a productivity game changer! definetly recoment trying it out. Second and 3rd ones dont even have to be crazy expensive. if the main one is good you can use it for all the color critical work and have the second and 3rd one for Photoshop or premier tools or email or a list or spreadsheet or whatever you need.
IKEA sells other table tops that are the same dimensions, look nearly the same but are a fraction of the price. I guess lower quality wood or whatever, but it doesn't matter for the end result. I would encourage drilling a steel rail middle underneath for support and to prevent any bend.
How are you feeling working at your desk these days? What else should I include!? Also don't forget to get your free presets + course at: thechrishau.com/pages/free
If you are struggling with focus, then get diagnosed to see if it really is ADHD. There are so many reasons getting diagnosed will improve your quality of life - and not just because you would have the option of using meds to help your symptoms. But if you don’t get diagnosed - Stop saying you have undiagnosed ADHD! Instead just say you have trouble with focus.
What about the sound panels, Chris!?!?!?!? Did I miss it? Those are the most beautiful sound panels I have ever seen!! I would love to have a link!! Thank you 🙏🏻
Bro Pass the Pigs??? I LOVE THAT GAME I BRING IT ON TRAVELS W MY FAM EVERYWHERE WE GO
Something I would love to see is what strategies you use to overcome adhd? I honestly find my adhd to be the biggest struggle when it comes to becoming a creator. I often feel like I’m getting no where because of it.
I've been searching for a way to utilize my existing workspace - never knew this Topsky existed. Thanks for sharing! At the time of this comment, my Topsky is set to arrive on Thursday. Super excited! Appreciate the honesty and value of your content. Cheers to more success!
You are the only person that actually puts the prices of items together as you talk about them so it’s easy for the viewer to mentally picture the cost of the setup. Thank you, you just earned a subscriber
“It calls me daddy” ain’t no way he just said that like he didn’t just say that
Hahahaha.
Right!? 🙈🥲🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hahah immediately made me like the video
Everything DIY is typically always better than “Anti-DIY” products. Love it!
I did basically the same thing, got the karlby top and screwed in the ikea standing desk legs, great combo!
9:54 I have the book too, it's great!
I love how your channel has evolved over the last year. You’re hilarious when you don’t think about it! Much love from Atlanta Chris! 🤌✌️
What's the name of those acoustic panels?
Pretty rad how we ended up almost the same setup. The only mod I need to make is upgrading the legs from cheapo ikea generic to standing desk in this vid. Absolutely love it
The Ikea Idasen legs are very nice and apparently much more reliable than the Bekant.
Chris!! Where did you get those black panels behind your desk, love the look!! Are those audio panels or are the wood??
2nd the Karlby top! Can't speak highly enough about it. Slap some legs on and it's a monster of a desk.
Setup looking fresh bro🔥
Really cool video, Chris, thank you!! which sound pannel is that? could you share as well?
Chris I would love to see a video where you talk about the challenges of being a freelancer with ADHD and maybe you could bring up some tips for other creators with ADHD! Cheers
The fact you called it calls me daddy, giving me “But Daddy I Love Him” -sorry I had to reference TS 😂
Love you wall panels. Where did you get them?
Happy New Year. I have similar setup minus the topsky.. the price for topsky now stands at 339. For now, I just bought the same Karlby top, Alex 5 drawer and a two drawer setup to get started as my everyday office table. Also bought a preowned Steelcase leap v2 chair which has been a deal changer.
New desk goal unlocked.
You didn't link your wall panels, would you mind linking it :)? Also, does the standing desk goes all the way down to the Alex drawer's top?
That book is amazing
we all liked that reel you saw man i want that desk too
Just found your channel. Nice setup! Much better IMO. What are the wall panels behind your desk? I love the look of them. Please direct me to one of your videos or just let me know! Thanks!
Thank you for this, such a good video and insiring vibe! Where's the artwork from on your wall? *chefs kiss*
This is actually a very helpful video thank you lol I'm currently upgrading everything in my office space and was very unsure what to do with my desk // storage for the desk.
Instead of the Ikea Karlby, I would go to lowes or home depot and buy a butcher block top. It's real wood through and through, and sometimes it's cheaper. I bought a 48x24 acacia wood that was already stained for like $129, and I mounted it to an Ikea Idasen standing desk and I love it.
Great idea! Didn’t know about that
I looked at Home Depot and Lowes myself. Lowes had the acacia listed on their site in the size I wanted (60"x30") for about $160, but they were never in stock. Also, you have to order online which means some delivery service has to bring it to you. A significant portion of reviews on the product mentioned scratches, dents, and splits in the wood. The one I liked from Home Depot had very few reviews at all and could only be ordered online, if it were in stock. I paid a little extra and went for the Karlby as I was more confident about getting a undamaged, quality product from Ikea that's ready to go out of the box. The ones from Home Depot and Lowes seemed to require the customer to apply the polyurethane sealant themselves.
@@gregorymoore2877 Mine was completely finished and good quality, no scratches or dings and has 63 reviews. However, I just checked and now they want $319 for the exact same “Hardwood Reflections” one I bought for $129 soooo yeah I would just go with the Karlby. It’s veneer which means it’s particleboard at the center, but I mean for the price it’s okay. I just went with the butcher block because it was cheaper at the time and much better quality.
@@gregorymoore2877 Also I was able to pick up mine, it just depends on stock.
Just curious ; has anyone heard of Varidesk in the states or Canada ? They got a killer sit and stand
late to the party here lol what panels are those on the wall behind your desk?
I have the same top and drawers but mine are white and so are my standing desk legs. Looks great!!!
Where u got those black wall panels?
So glad you didn't end the video Chris until we heard if you beat your high score that would have killed me not knowing
Someday I’ll find a way to not have a mess of cables and SD cards on my desk🤣 looks sick my man! Definitely goals
Chris your iPhone links to the Mac so locking your iPhone away just stops you playing with it, you can still receive calls and text messages
Anyone else think Chris needs to release an album just with his ASMR??
Love that you called out all the videos where the person was given the desk, how many free desks has Ergonofis given out by now? 🤣
Nice desk video, thanks Daddy 👍😎 actually saw this desk set up in one of Sara's videos. I have to admit that this desk setup was one of my favourites 😜
Saw left handed guitar …subscribed immediately!
Yo I never noticed the change in your thumbnails, but I just scrolled back before and they’re so much better now! Congrats! Great work.
Hey Chris, your link for the Float Deck doesn't work. And the vids is awesome as always! Cheers from Montréal!
Are these noise panels on the wall? Where did you get that?
love the TH-cam Formula book on the desk. reading it at the moment ;-D
Where did you put your other Spark amp, guitars, and pedals?
Hey Chris! Love you my man!! 🙏🏼 I noticed that you had Redbull on your desk, and I just wanted to say be careful! Energy drinks are incredibly dangerous if you drink them long term. I want to make sure your making videos past 50! 🤣 - a concerned supporter
Great video and please tell us which brand it's your shirt.
LOVE a good desk setup! Thanks for sharing yours!
Just completed a similar setup, if you want to save over $100 you can get the saljan countertop at ikea for around $70. Looks just as nice but more of a oak finish.
I looked at the Saljan myself. Beware that while the Karlby is solid wood (particle board with walnut veneer) the Saljan uses a paper honeycomb structure inside. It's very rigid, but can only take so much weight. Also the surface is laminate which it is reported can scratch easily. If you still want to save a little, you can get the Karlby with oak or birch veneer which are both less expensive than the walnut. And the oak veneer still looks really nice.
@@gregorymoore2877 not sure where your getting this info and speaking so confident about it. Saljan does not use paper honeycomb… it uses compressed particle board with a top layer of Wood veneer which is much much sturdier. You are thinking of the linnmon countertop. I have drilled into the saljan and and made a standing desk with, it is holding my 3 monitors just fine. it is very sturdy
@@gregorymoore2877 the karlby is also not compressed particle board it is solid wood which is why it’s more expensive. You’re getting you info all mixed up my friend. Take a second look please
@@Triannosaurus You may be correct about the Saljan being particle board since it is intended as a counter top. Ikea's product description is a little ambiguous. However it is laminate and I did see a review on TH-cam that says it scratches easily. I don't believe the Karlby is solid wood. I just got one and drilling into it myself, it seems more like particle board. I did a TH-cam video comparing the Karlby with a solid wood butcher block where they cut into both of them and I'm pretty sure they said the Karlby is particle board. If it was solid wood, why would they add the veneer? Ikea had a solid wood butcher block. It was called the Gerton. I've seen it reviewed on TH-cam a swell. The Gerton has been discontinued for a while now.
Why did you tape over the Shure mic? The tape seems more distracting than the branding
Did you put polyurethane on the countertop? are did you just use how it came.
The black at shirt though
Lol 😂 how many nice watches can you get into one video … nice collection by the way. Just bought a myself blackbay 58 to add to my collection
Let’s gooo bro! Congrats on the new watch :)
Loved that you listen to bad bunny
Badddd bunnny ehhh
I wanted to mount my desktop to an electric sit/stand frame-only exactly like yours but the manufacturer said not to mount it that way due to 'center of gravity' i.e. stability/wobble issues... do you have that problem in the higher settings?
Wow...you got an amazing desk 🔥💯🙌
You’re literally me. I wakesurf all the time. I’m so doing that hahaha
I feel like your photo is on a boat 😂
@@thechrishau yup! Haha
love the gretsch. My dad left me his '67 gretsch country gentlemen.
How are the "Topsky standing legs" holding the test of time. I would like to buy those legs after seeing your video a while back but in amazon reviews some say that the controls are sometimes going wack or weirding out on them or just stop working. Your input would be helpful. Oh and love the channel, doing a great job!!
Andres is fire !!
the surface of the Karlby counter top i just got feels like sand paper.. cant even wipe it with a cloth.
PASS THE PIGS IS THE BEST!!!!
Nice video and setup. What are the panels on the wall?
Bro! I had built the exact same combination. Except for the drawers. 🥺
hi! great video. Where did you find your acoustic panel ? i really like them
Haha! Cool desktop. Nice video!✌️
First. I'm uninspired by my desk too. I like those acoustic panels
I just bought an Evodesk
Nice video! What type of sound panels is behind the desk?! Greetings from Holland!
Nice. Ikea always reliable. For me, I didn't buy a desk. I MADE a massive desk for my TH-cam setup recently. Actually just made a video about it.
Just wanted to say I loved the shirt🔥 the Japanese 👍
12:00 I'm 19 and I like candles on my desk 😅 am I a boomer in a teenager body?
So you got a chair sponsor?
1:48 the belowest word on the t-shirt is written inBangla.
Hey Chris,we have a super tiny wireless lav mic xvive u6 for DSLR camera,do you interested check it out?
12:08 damn I am 19 and like cense and candles, something is wrong with me haha
chris i will be robbing your wardrobe.
To be honest this is a great video with some cool items, but let's be real here. Most TH-camrs are not getting free desks. The real reason they do desk setup videos like this one is because of affiliate links in the description which is fine and all, but it ain't for free stuff. O' and yah that's awesome guitar amp.
ahh man you need the logitech mxmaster3s
Double You Eff Haitch 😅
Hi , I LOVED your video man , but allow me to say that there was a weird creaking and beeping sounds running in the background in the first half of the video " was very obvious during the chair part " , I am sorry to say they were very annoying , everything else other than that was very good . Thanks.
I don’t see the “call me daddy” option when checking out. Do you have a specific promo code?
Bahahaha
Watch your back 😈
hello
How many different watches are you rocking in this video lol I think I spotted the black explorer ii, maybe a Tudor Pando chrono, and another…. I like…. Lol
Edit 11:32 Congo me panda chrono
Edit edit: what’s the mystery watch on the leather in the Mac example?
yeah the desk is fine, but that gretsch on the wall?? fire!
damn, i want my own sub $500 wfh, modern, minimal highly-creative, self driving, provides for me, calls me daddy, takes me out for walks when i’m feeling lonely, highly- creative command center
Lesson of this video, listen to Lucas.
Bro, did you do a line of coke before recording this? 🤣
Haha no. That’s just my regular energy.
Get that ADHD treated- trust.
You kind of look like Luka Doncic
Wait. You're left handed? What?!
Yuppp
@@thechrishau this saturday is the left handed day. Happy left handed day 🥳
DUDE ... Take a breath!!!
Bot
The fact that the setup calls you daddy.. god tier.
P.S I wanna get rid of my custom pc too. Its so freaking loud.
Love you Chris… can we go another level deeper and just say the desk doesn’t make you more creative. It may eliminate pain points or barriers to your productivity or creativity but the reason you feel more creative is because you changed something; and that change plays to your preferences and wiring. Thus creating more stimulus and resulting in creativity.
Not a slam. Just reality
Yes! Desks are so important man smh
Dream setup right there!
Can you tell me where you got your sound treatment panels on the wall? Those look really nice!
Quite nice setup! but only one monitor? I've beem using 2 for years and recently upgraded to 3 and it is a productivity game changer! definetly recoment trying it out.
Second and 3rd ones dont even have to be crazy expensive. if the main one is good you can use it for all the color critical work and have the second and 3rd one for Photoshop or premier tools or email or a list or spreadsheet or whatever you need.
Hey Chris - what do you have hanging on your wall behind your new desk (very nice)?
That intro. Calls me daddy - laughed out loud on the train and got strange looks. Hahaha.
Your videos are getting wayyy better. I really enjoy the humor
my diagnosed adhd frothing at the balance board and now resisting the urge to completely change my office set up right now.
IKEA sells other table tops that are the same dimensions, look nearly the same but are a fraction of the price. I guess lower quality wood or whatever, but it doesn't matter for the end result. I would encourage drilling a steel rail middle underneath for support and to prevent any bend.