Architect's 5 Step Desk Setup Makeover

[@mgdii5435]

Stuff like this is why I can't wait to be done with college, In a stable job, and have my own apartment.

[@DanielTitchener]

I miss being at uni so much! 🤣 It was a rip off, but it was so much fun

[@mgdii5435]

@@DanielTitchener oh yeah, I'm in for computer science rn, total rip off, but the experience is worth it, and the degree on my resume lol.

[@maxresdefault_]

Honestly same. Even if I'll never be able to afford my own place (let alone a gorgeous office like this) a man can dream

[@mgdii5435]

@@maxresdefault_ you never know, life is just one big curveball.

[@ElMais89]

That is until you get children, which often is back to college aesthetics. 😐

[@aali7814]

The timing of this video is insane. I'm in the process of renovating my bedroom office and had your desk setup video on repeat for the last few weeks. Thanks for reading my mind.

[@velo836]

1. Rug 2. Monitor riser/stand 3. Essential Peripheral upgrade (monitor lamp, large desk pad, mic arm) 4. Cable tidying/bussing 5. Ambient/background lighting

[@littleraikou3385]

I just bought a house and am now looking at all your videos in help with designing my horrid 1970s kitchen and office space! My kitchen is a nightmare to design for but your office improvements are so helpful. Thank you!

[@by_burk]

Without a doubt my favorite KZbinr of 2022! Thanks so much for your engaging, thoughtful, funny, and satisfying content, Daniel! And keep it coming!

[@Cherlas]

Hey daniel, i am a 14 year old little boy with a big dream of becoming an architect i literally never knew what my dream job was undtil i stumbled across you're channel and there it was my dream job "architect" . Daniel you never realize what you're channel did to me and what a person i've became, ngl i feel way happier cause of less stuff and beeing more minimalism. Have a wonderful day/night.

[@corgikun2579]

architecture is way more involved and cooler than what he shows. his channel is mostly interior design for home offices

[@Cherlas]

@Corgi Kun Yeah. I have said to myself that I'd want to first be an architect, and yeah, work as an architect in a couple of years and then go after interior designing. I hope one day that I've become an architecht and then interior designing....

[@mykhasyk]

This is the greatest video I've ever seen avout organizing your desk, and I've seen about 10 mostly the same videos from different "creative bloggers" whos desks look almost the same and boring. This is VERY cheap and VERY easy way to manage the working space and I really thank you for sharing this

[@sshirlyvang]

Just set up my desk space today as a UX designer with the help of your video! A world of a difference to reduce eye strain and help with productivity! Thank you!

[@stannolmans2632]

Looks great :) the "Xiaomi Mi Monitor Light Bar" is another ($40ish) great lightbar that comes with a dimmable/ colour changable remote. COB-led strips + a BTF WiFi controller could also be nice if you want dimmable, colour changable LED strips without hotspots

[@kenichi1132]

Move into our first home next week. Exactly what i needed. Can't wait to impliment all that i habe learned from your channel.

[@Abhizit]

Loved the changes you made... Specially that moniter stand/shelf table organizer system.. as a ux designer, i will take some inspiration to set up my desk accordingly...

[@froseti]

Definitely an upgrade! It does feel a little disingenuous leaving the shelf system & accessories out of the price list though - the shelf alone would blow a $200 budget

[@DanielTitchener]

It's true. It's definitely not cheap... I actually cut part of the video where I talked about it being great inspiration for a budget DIY desk shelf (White shelf + timber furniture legs) Should I make a video on this?

[@aali7814]

@@DanielTitchener Please do. I found the desk shelves in your videos a little bit tricky to find. So a DIY option would be amazing.

[@finnsbn]

@@DanielTitchener Yes please!

[@ChamindaJ]

@@DanielTitchener yes, DIY video will be very helpful.

[@JBullrich]

@@DanielTitchener I see that most people want some kind of shelf but everything in the market is 200+ dollars. And let’s be honest, who would spend so much money in a shelf? Grove made has sponsored basically every video where they appear because no one in their sane mind would spent 500 dollars to have a shelf, a tray and a desk mat. I think it could be a big success if you show several DIY desk shelves or amazon alternatives.

[@EbrahimRamzat]

I am moving to a new house in a month and this is very helpful thank you so much

[@deepakthepathak]

Your every single video inspires & gives me some more ideas to make my setup more productive. My wall behind the desk is covered by dark grey matting that is actually used for soundproofing on floors, I like it & don't want to remove it. I was wondering are there some good ideas for a setup having black wall at the back (ambient lights won't work much well, no reflections). Also, I have some video suggestions: 1. Tips to Improve Freelancer WFH Office + Bedroom 2. Indoor Plants & Placements according to the Room 3. Ultimate Small Room Ambient Lighting Guide 4. Top Productive DIYs for a better Desk Setup Hope you will make videos on these topics. Keep making awesome content. Thanks Daniel

[@_silentrose]

I had to stop the video right after you showed the Ugmonk magnetic shelf and it's accessories to write this comment because I just have to say I am BEYOND relieved to the point of being almost in tears that this exists because "exhaustingly obsessive" is the perfect way to describe someone like me who is extremely ocd about my temporary space on my dining table that I have to re-organize and setup everyday before I get started on work. I absolutely can't wait to buy this for my future permanent desk setup as I've been passively giving it thought and I saved your recent desk setup video as inspo since I share your minimalistic aesthetic and now this is one less thing I have to think about because I KNOW I will be buying this - THANK YOU SO MUCH DANIEL 😊

[@Lewej1]

Wow, I've never been this early to a Titchener vid. Also, more achitect redesign-type of videos please! They're very refreshing to watch, and I get new ideas from them all the time!

[@tb-nz]

Great solutions and suggestions. Totally agree with you about the wireless peripherals. Some warm-coloured prints on the wall would really make the setup pop!

[@SjorsTimmer]

Dude, you offer so much value! Might just buy everything one I get my new desk setup!

[@ArtofZuk]

maybe this could be a new series? loved seeing the changes! I volunteer my desk as tribute...

[@HanaaNay]

Thank you very much for all of your small budget recommendations. I just recieved the Quntis Screen Linear Light and I love it. Its great quality at an unbeatable price. I appreciate your thoughtfulness and tips.

[@josephhwang1428]

Cable management will always be the great bang for you buck when it comes to desk set up upgrades

[@JuanCAraujoS]

Lovely changes, indeed! However, there are a couple of things I would have done differently: 1.- Use a tan fake leather deskmat instead of a grey one to add some warmth to the desktop. 2.- Use some wood box or something like that so the PC doesn't lay on the floor, or worse, on the carpet (too much dust potentially getting inside the case is bad for the components) 3.- Roller-blade casters for the chair are great to use on rugs and look better. For the rest, great video!

[@mich3773c]

wow that ambient lighting! the space def looks softer. great video!

[@JuiceRabbit]

Brilliant! I've been thinking about getting a standing desk and cleaning up my workspace. This video gave me some great ideas on how proceed. Thanks! 👍

[@EverydayCommentary]

Love the subtle burn on your brother "...even if you are the laziest of persons."

[@theabsdude]

Mate, you’re so good! You’re my favourite KZbinr now 😊

[@Oliviagorskaya]

Such a useful video as always. Huge thanks to Daniel for sharing his expertise ❤ I purchased the light bar. It is a game changer! I hope the UK Amazon link was affiliated, too 😊

[@ujai5271]

This video gave me some ideas for what to do with my own desk. But man I wish that desk shelf set wasnt 800 bucks.

[@bradvos]

The end result is so satisfying visually. Great job, Daniel.

[@somebodynamedJ.]

Although this setup looks great and much nicer than before, I would recommend either a cable tube or something that will make all the cables appear as one.

[@TheIndianBudgetGamer]

wow ❤️ looks clean ✅ eye pleasing ✅

[@novapreem6650]

Such a nice video and the transformation is excellent but I would personally have the pc mounted on the rising desk so that it wouldn’t gather dust on the floor let alone the pc being on the carpet. Plus, the PC will get much airflow underneath its case with all that space.

[@industryrule-4080]

The bundled cables look nice, but are a pain if one raises and lowers the desk frequently since not all cables are of the same length.

[@justingolden21]

That looks awesome! Try using a cable sleeve instead of the ties if the cables are more permanent. Also, consider a cable box.

[@bergdk237]

I know old video and definitely an upgrade, and maybe he did add more stuff later, i hope he did eventually😁 But i would say it would have been even better if you had went with a cable management spine as well😄 For a more complete makeover adding a, for instance Ikea Alex drawer, for some extra storage and to put the pc on top, as well as some plants, pictures, a shelf over the desk and some more lights, would have made it even nicer!😁

[@anastasiiamatkovska6944]

I love this! Lots of helpful advice, as always, and so aesthetically pleasing to watch!

[@Conner_Drewes]

Great work! Definitely going to include some ideas in my setup

[@ShankABat]

Hey, really loved the video, can you link the desk stand? Can’t seem to find the one in this video, thanks!

[@milenastojanovic2393]

Wow, beautifully done! Bravo!

[@yippeehaha24-y1y]

Would love to see how you’d design an office space in a bedroom. This is the case for me.

[@rexjohnson4452]

Daniel - can’t find the Ugmonk unit on their website. Where did you get it???

[@TomRaine]

Thinking of doing the same with the rug but I'm a bit concerned about if the table will be level or not in this format/size. Deffo adds a different dimension to things. IKEA has nothing 168x168 suitable to cover my whole table and chair but I think I can find one elsewhere.

[@samuelhutahaean2537]

Hi Daniel. For future desk setup makeover instead of using velcro ties, better alternatives to tidy up the cables from PC case are: - plastic spiral cable wraps, they usually come in black or semi-transparent white - braided nylon cable wrap, comes in various sizes & colors Aside from that great video. Simple changes does have great impact to otherwise cluttered and uninspiring desk setup 👌🏻

[@nirodhasenerath8417]

Your videos are just SO perfect! thank you for this fantastic content!

[@adiands850]

Really great video! Are there any good LED lighting strips that can be powered from a USB hub instead?

[@cyrilbouche]

Thank you for the video Daniel. I wish you could manage my all studio that is a mess 😂

[@HoveringAboveMyself]

How did you "bend" the led strip to install it on the back edge and underside of the desk? at 7:53 I can't quite make out what's connecting them.

[@bilalrazaq8377]

I love this guy's videos!

[@mauricesvay]

Nice makeover. Where did the speakers go?

[@DanielTitchener]

If you squint you can see they're still there! (sub's hidden in the corner)

[@Myselfsama]

Would love to see how your brother has customized your changes, after this video was shot.

[@yungvegar]

This is a really cool transformation, well done. There are a few things that I can give you some tips on however. 1. The monitor on the right side should be flippped so that that bezel between the two monitors is as small as possible. This also allows the user to adjust the monitors settings if needed without having to sandwich their fingers between the two monitors. 2. The headphones actually wouldn't looked better if they were still under the desk rather than on top. Ergonomically I think it would also be easier to get the headphoens from underneath the desk than to reach over the whole desk to pick them up off of an elevated surface. I also think that the inclusion looks a little bit forced and the space could've been used for a picture frame as I noticed there were some pictures that were taken off of the wall that were there initally. 3. I would've moved the entire setup to the right so tha tthe PC would be infront of the power outlet to hide the extra cable. 4. The velcro tied cables running to the back of the PC would look neater in a big cable sleeve. I would also consider velcro taping the power strip to the under side of the desk to make this looks cleaner. Just some thoughts :)

[@whoiskota.]

why not cable manage the pc wires in a white sleeve so it blends more into the wall, or buy a cart from amazon for the pc to sit on so dust doesn't creep into the pc not ideal. and a light grey wool mousepad would feel more cozy and less sterile than the cheaper mousepad but it would blow the budget out. yet more premium desk accessories last and feel better for longer

[@rahechowhury5148]

Whats the Lenth of this desk,? I really like this 😅

[@olasogaolu7011]

Love this. Well done 👍🏾

[@naman1167]

I just love redesigning workspaces at my own place like this. Thanks Daniel for video. You gave some great insights. I had a question, what are the ways one can earn money doing these redesigning for clients (and where to search for the clients?), or learn how to properly redesign space with aesthetics and limited budgets?

[@joannabusinessaccount7293]

Talk to your real estate agents. Get a few clients who are too busy to these things on their own and say, I’ll set you up for a wireless desk for $250, excluding materials.

[@writerinfact1768]

Personally, I would have started with a gallon of paint in any color whatsoever. Since it's a rental, though, I could probably live with tacking up lengths of fabric as though it were wallpaper (or something like that - anything for color). Strictly speaking, white is less a color than it is the presence of ALL colors in the same way that black is the ABSENCE of color. Yes, the jute rug was a great place to start. I'm all in with the concept of wrapping the cables together, but the mere thought of unplugging all of them to do so terrifies me, so that one isn't on the schedule for this weekend. Never mind that I added masking tape labels to every electric cord at the plug end. Sometimes after a couple years, it stops being sticky. Maybe I'll ease into it by just doing 1 power strip at a time. "After" is a huge improvement on "Before" - mostly, I think, this demonstrates a different perspective that I, at least, don't have. I could not have put together those few changes; it would not have occurred to me to even look at such things as light bars!

[@bcross9109]

I've got an adjustable desk and find it really hard to bundle my cables, given they're all different lengths and the desk height obviously varies 🤔

[@xgoroth]

Didnt realize I was so early, I just see one of your videos and I click! Simple as that.

[@projectb3117]

So basically some cozy lightning and cleaning up.

[@landergaming4267]

wow im so early!! i just finished rebuilding my setup! my pc was in a big dust area, now its ontop of my desk! i love the videos keep it up!!!

[@AdhityaKarthik]

“Chris was kind enough to give me the reins…” Bruh, who wouldn’t? 😂😅

[@seepokeeyes]

I got the same desk! Please share what you use to attach the monitors to the desk? Like the arms that holds up the screens. Thanks!!

[@computer1up]

I've got so many things I want to do with my desk setup once I move out. Being constrained to just one room to do all activities in is just too much.

[@yippeehaha24-y1y]

This is great! What would you recommend for the walls? They seemed rather stark to me.

[@spicynostirl]

Hey Daniel! Thanks for the video. I was trying to find that desk shelf on Ugmonk's website, but it wasn't listed. Was this something I have to buy in parts or are they no longer selling it?

[@rexjohnson4452]

Agree - posted the same question

[@jannix7262]

I think it is still on kickstarter

[@il-ganna]

Also good to note that the stand on its own is $249 (small), and with the additional items its $350-$700+ (!!) depending on what you get. Didn't expect it to be cheap as it looks beautifully made, but it definitely blows up the $200 budget considerably if you're trying to keep costs low.

[@FireMunki63]

Brilliant, loved it and got so many ideas for my own setup. Thanks.

[@calosakjt]

the cables still look untidy. you could have put some cable sleeve preferably white coz it is still an eye sore.

[@adriennewu4072]

Hi Daniel - can a regular webcam be secured on top of the light bar?

[@mariannavarga7744]

Hi Daniel! Any ideas on how to mount a PS under my desk? I dont have much space on top. Thanks :)

[@ericsullivan5085]

Curious why the almost $800 in Ugmonk didn’t come into the $200 budget.

[@jorisdemunck2396]

if u didnt already, put the pc on a stand or on the desk cause if its on the carpet it wil. be sucking in al lot of dust.

[@Canseeyt]

New vid just dropped! 👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Omikronik]

i like how you didnt spend like 1000 dollars on just philips rgb lights and grovemade stuff like many others and took an approach that is achievable by most people

[@DanOsborne]

Dan I bought the same rug after a suggestion in a previous video of yours. I do however find that the rug bunches and creases with chair wheels being pushed over it all day. Do you do anything to get round this? It's then very difficult to reposition the rug because the standing desks weigh such a tonne! Cheers

[@SkoolConnor]

I like this transformation but theres two things throwing me off, first and most important is the PC being on the floor. When the PC is on the floor itll get dusty a lot quicker which can slow it down and make it look ugly, second is the monitors arent centered with the monitor riser shelf.

[@prissarpong]

This is beautiful, I used your affiliate links to make few purchases :)

[@lilithhenry]

Wow the Ugg Monk desk shelf is waaaay better looking than the Grovemade that is using countless of time here and there. Thank you for sharing it. I love everything in it, the less footprint of the look, the magnetic touch that I search, and all of the stuff that can be added to pair with it, all clean and pretty. Love love love.

[@shawnkan7157]

Ugg Monk Looks cool but i still prefer the grovemade look. Its more rustic whereas Ugg Monk feels modern

[@lilithhenry]

@@shawnkan7157 I guess it is just a matter of taste. But you’re right for the modern and the rustic vibe within it. The truth is that it is good and cool to have both options that could fit for some people and the other option for other people.

[@lilithhenry]

@@shawnkan7157 you point it bro. I’m much more of a minimalist modern type than a rustic down-to-earth type of person. Both are cool and correct but it is cool to have option to satisfy one’s taste. And if you point out that a minimalist person didn’t have to have a desk shelf at all to begin with, you would be right, but I also think that comfort could be added even if I tend to have lesser items. Having the possibility to rise a little bit the screen and have some room to organize anything could be so much easier. And if the design could match, what would be the reason to resist? 😉

[@h.katsaros1790]

Wondering what the cpm on in channel is

[@BenCG]

My difficulty with cable management is that the cables for different devices are all different lengths, and it gets even more complicated when you have a sit/stand desk that's lifting your gear higher. How do you work around this?

[@VirginDollars]

You are a magician.

[@HosainH]

Well done my friend.

[@LouisChiaki]

I saw the curtain is completely down blocking the window. Is there any better solution than that?

[@pilarpsp127]

what has happened with the speakers which initially were there ?

[@edoo64]

very cool vid, thanks!

[@themileyj]

Hello, please tell me what monitor arms you guys use!

[@edmondmurphy]

Love it. So many ideas. How much was the monitor arm?

[@katsudonSaikou]

Where are the speakers?

[@themrgumbatron]

Great simple tips!

[@jgojiz]

What did you do with Logitech speakers?

[@Thoriumfh]

What is the name of wallpaper on desktop?

[@sluasnAI]

What happened to the speakers?

[@gilbster]

Any tips for cable managent when you use the standing feature? it can make it tricky

[@edwardcartwright8658]

Good morning I have a 10 '× 12' space I need help with designing for Architecture I also have a drafting table 30" × 42" to be added in the design I want to say thank you in advance for any help I'm in the 242 Bahamas 🇧🇸 area

[@liam4184]

What size is that desk?

[@dlvhdr]

Where is the headphone stand from?

[@inakillstormbreaker3920]

Very interesting improvement. However, I would never tie a gaming mouse cable to anything other than a "bungee" accessory :)

[@pvndavibes]

what is that phone stand?

[@tommytexter4054]

I myself can’t get shit done if not cable managed and cleanly setup all my desk and gears.

[@Bomatteini]

Rug is nice, but a little small!!

[@sshirlyvang]

Just WOW