Hybrid Work From Home Office + Desk Setup Makeover (DIY Monitor Stand + Desky Sit Stand Desk)

After recently quitting my day job, I decided to do another refresh to my workspace, to better accomodate my workflow as a content creator and creative professional. The goal is to have a place where I can be productive, get inspired creatively, and the right tools to help simplify my workflow, whether it be making videos or designing spaces.
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Product Links:
Furniture (Desk)
Hardwood Sit Stand Desk - desky.com.au/?ref=dySTOyLwbCVTki
Integrated Cable & Power Channel - bit.ly/3wB400R
Adjustable Microphone Boom Arm - bit.ly/3DbBbtd
Herman Miller Mirra 2 Chair
Hardware
Macbook Pro 14" M1 Pro (Base Model) - amzn.to/3Lhy9Gz
Logitech MX Keys Mini - amzn.to/3IHOZNk
MX Master 3 Mouse - amzn.to/3IPI70s
Audio-Technica AT2020+ USB Microphone - amzn.to/3wFJKLz
Creative Pebble V3 Speaker - amzn.to/36vakfK
Dell U3223QE 4K IPS Monitor - amzn.to/3d1WnJf
27" Version - amzn.to/3Qb84LH
Sony WH1000XM4 Noise Canceling Headphone - amzn.to/3wGKwbl
Organization (Desk)
Twelve South BookArc Stand - amzn.to/36PcC9s
Felt Tray - bit.ly/3wWzMWv
JackCube Leather Valet Tray - amzn.to/3qdVj6p
Orbitkey Leather Desk Mat - bit.ly/3qH3L0w
Monitor Stand (Wood Panel + IKEA Capita Legs)
Charging Station
Orbitkey Nest - bit.ly/3Lq6fZf
IKEA Bekant Storage Unit
Decor
Podium Pot (Planter) - bit.ly/37IyJLS
Two-Tone Wood Planter - tidd.ly/3DeuM0g
Storage
IKEA Jonaxel Open Storage
Command Broom & Mop Grip - amzn.to/3oRT6iI
Wall
Wall Mounted Shelf - bit.ly/3sk8HrU
Country Road Della Clock
IKEA Simrishamn Wall Lamp
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[@florianmadison]

This is the most beautiful apartment. I love the way he goes about his job. But the truth is; without making good investments, no one can ascertain the kind of money required to own such properties. I am retiring next yr at 55 with 3 houses paid off worth 40.5 million. I realized that the secret to making a million is making better investments.

[@tahirisaid2693]

May I ask which investments are good? I've had an apartment for quite a while now but I've found it difficult to increase the luxury of my interiors.

[@selinachhay]

Just discovered your channel and there is something so soothing with your videos. Helps me relax so much! ❤

[@mimiwallen]

This is really a very nice setup! Also your voice is so soothing, I can pretty much replace my calm app by watching your channel

[@raymartybanez7370]

Same as I here aaiting hes new vedio upload very relaxation

[@darwinmcquerter7463]

Reynard, congratulations on being able to move away from the day job! Your new setup is amazing. Hopefully you can do some future videos on how you use the new tech for your design design business. ( software, apps, etc.) Great Jon!

[@fatema____]

Hi! I also have a Desky hardwood desk. I got mine in white oak and I love it. I was tossing up between the white oak and white ash and I’m happy with how my set up turned out. The price is steep but the quality and customer service are really good and I wanted to invest in a better desk, especially with wfh and studying online. Also the cable management system is so much better than other sit stand desks I’ve seen.

[@ZainHusain]

I've gone down a rabit hole and watched all your videos (some more than once). I just want to say thank you and would love to hear more about your design though process. I have trouble trying to imagine color palettes and material to tie in the place.

[@simonk.9914]

watching all you videos at least twice before moving to a new apartment!

[@maiductamvu1501]

Wow, this video got me so excited on the idea of making a DIY monitor stand just like what you did. The stand looks clean and beautiful also cost-saving. I've been looking around to get a monitor stand for my monitor but they're way too overpriced but luckily I saw you video today. Great job, great content and very creative. Keeping up the good work!!!

[@chadhm]

I need you to come to the US and makeover my whole apartment. Your work is just brilliant!

[@rayhanahmed9578]

Your video is so calming

[@JM-st1le]

Yeah channels like these have some kind of therapeutic value

[@reynardlowell]

Thank You!

[@hergebreaux57]

Perfect! I'm redesigning my work desk and your design is wonderful... Will definitely repeat the desk, monitor and it's riser. Thanks!

[@EdPal]

I find this like a dream. So neat!

[@taysam931]

inspiring. I will definitely follow some of your ideas for my new home office.

[@CatAndrina7]

I’ve recently discovered your channel and have been binge watching your content daily. I love it! Congratulations! New subbie 😊

[@reynardlowell]

Thank You!!

[@torril4904]

Reynard, your videos are so informative and easy to understand. Thanks for sharing 👏😊

[@ijaen]

Wish you nothing but success in this new moment in your life. Greetings from London 🇬🇧

[@syakirazmi9570]

Found your channel a week ago. Can't thank you enough. Been watching many of your videos repeatedly and taking notes. Very helpful :)

[@malicestar13]

I’m new and just found your videos recently. I love the calmness of your voice, the intention behind every single item in your home, and the way everything functions so well. I learned a lot about how to make my WFH space better for my needs to increase my productivity in ways I didn’t even think were possible.

[@AF9D2]

Exceptional curated content and home office/desk setup Reynard!

[@pslim6905]

Standing desk is really good. My office have the similar adjustable desk.

[@amandajohnson4428]

Your workspace turned out lovely. I love the new monitor, the way the desk helps hide the cables and the monitor stand you built. Great job as always.

[@whatsupyoutube3786]

You videos are very inspiring. The ideas are well-thought. The transition of the story from one idea to another is very structured and the delivery is very clear.

[@azr6288]

looking good clean crisp and stylish

[@alphaartisan]

Very smooth.

[@RBlake-eg3kk]

Comming from the KZbin Algorithm. Love your videos. Thanks

[@sciencewithesi9149]

I love my dell monitor

[@meep9683]

Idk why but when I heard you quit the day job it just made me so happy🥰

[@MirzaIsmailBaig]

Wow you just upgraded my goals for my home desk setup brother. Amazing work.

[@BIGHAMZA]

Masterful job brother. Congratulations on freeing yourself from your day job.

[@Kerri7021]

Beautiful office set up! I want a desk exactly like yours! Thanks for another fantastic video! Can’t wait for the next one!

[@alejandrar4715]

Congratulations on quitting your day job! You create high quality, amazing videos. I cannot wait to see your channel grow :)

[@moonlightluddite]

I was just wondering if you'd stopped making videos and then you drop this, thanks a lot. This is a bit weird to say but, congrats on quitting your day job and getting the chance to focus on your creative side.

[@reynardlowell]

Thanks for the support! Definitely not going to stop making videos anytime soon :D I just had to catch up on a few things, plus running my new House To Home series in the background, so these first few months will have pretty inconsistent upload.

[@Ngnow302]

Omg the desk is 🔥

[@jorgep7747]

this setup made ME excited, congrats Reynard and good luck with all your future projects, can’t wait to see what you do next

[@hellototheworld]

Your desky set up looks amazing and such a beautiful workspace

[@jinlu4]

Everything has a home! And it's so well organized. Love the DIY monitor stand too 😍 Congrats on quitting your day job and best of luck with this new chapter of life. Can't wait to see your channel grow and I can call myself one of the original viewers 😆

[@reynardlowell]

Thanks for your constant support! I really appreciate it 🙏

[@doctorsimelane7704]

Hi Reynard. I just discovered your channel and I'm glued to it. Your content is exceptional in all aspects.Can I please have your old unused gadgets especially the laptop...

[@redcomusic]

Hello Reynard - Wow, you've certainly set the standard in apartment makeovers AND video presentations! My rental space is a bit similar to yours, but a smaller version, so I'm drawing a lot of my own makeover inspiration from your video series. - Red

[@franklinodaro]

Magnificent!!!

[@jeremytan6351]

Really nice & clean 👍

[@FrenchPatriot]

Impressive workspace have you think of using a monitor arm and placing your MacBook under your desk shelf for easy access to laptop ports and freeing up desk space with a arms

[@aliasalias5391]

your videos are amazing as always

[@suthineethangthong3222]

Been waiting for your video ! keep updated on new inspiration :)

[@creative2brains882]

that's amazing setup ! keep work hard for making videos and designing spaces very professional.

[@cdefghia]

This is so inspiring! Greetings from Germany!

[@aruyesin]

👏👏👏 Excelente

[@Zudo]

always these soothing voices in these type of videos 😂

[@Tech4YourNeeds]

Nice desk setup!

[@ivyaleeza_]

oh i thought it was the second part of the apartment make over, but as always your video is helpful and your voice is calming

[@mobywk]

Great video 👍

[@RSArchDesigns]

nice setup i've ever seen 👏😍

[@andreisavtchenko]

Love this....well done bud. Subscribed!

[@shed185]

i can hightly reccomend Rectangle as a great opensource window management addon for macs 👍

[@silviyaisaac]

Nice ideas

[@solidbay]

Wishing you success in your new journey working on your own🙏🏽

[@reynardlowell]

Thank you so much!!

[@somebodynamedJ.]

looks nice

[@anastasiyaana6270]

Great channel and great videos! I like it! A lot of ideas for my apartment :)

[@ACCOMPLISHEDSHEIS]

I see you moved too. Great view. Nice video.

[@ivantillett]

Nice👍

[@rubenmyburgh4012]

I have been binging your channel and must say the quality of work and effort you pour into your videos really shows. I have noticed that you use both Mac OS and windows alongside iOS, would you ever consider making a video on how you streamline the process of sharing files and working between the platforms. I know it might not be something that you need to worry about anymore but still it would be interesting none the less.

[@ghoshbabu4752]

Very nice setup brother.Waiting for your 100k

[@bestdesktopsetup9501]

super

[@BigDaddylloid]

amazing! I have the exact same set! you need to buy a table and headphones! poppy beech, tablet and monitor are the same!) the best bunch in the world bro

[@Zahrah.M]

It looks so streamlined! Two questions: 1. I know you had screwed-in a small drawer underneath the previous desk. Where does the items you had in there go now? 2. Any recommendations for someone who, when using their work desk for leisure, has a lot of supplies? I work in dry art media and have quite a few supplies (paint markers, pens, etc)

[@reynardlowell]

Thank You! 1. Most went into the felt tray under the monitor stand (portable drives, pen, notebook), others like cable etc went into the storage unit beside the desk. 2. Perhaps utilise the vertical space (i.e. wall) if possible? A pegboard is great for keeping art supplies, or one of those wide Alex drawers from IKEA that can roll under the desk, great for art supplies.

[@swimmingwithlizard]

Hi Reynard, your videos are so inspiring as I'm moving into my first unfurnished apartment and have been tearing my hair out over colors and room layouts etc. I also bought a standing desk recently. How would you recommend designing the space above your desk so that it is aesthetically pleasing (and functional) in both sitting and standing modes?

[@jaurelvillamor3400]

Thanks for the inspiration! I was wondering if an edison lamp would do for my desk setup. My concern is if that exposed bulb could be harsh on the eyes

[@cazpk6840]

Looking forward to contacting you and yr new design spaces business to possibly discuss my new home/s. We have similar tastes and i can certainly see you making my small spaces special. Keep up the good work.

[@sheseesfortress1719]

Would be cool to see you collaborate with a music producer in setting up a music recording studio

[@peaceroshan]

We all should be able to ask for an expensive desk, and do honest review 🥶

[@cascaII]

As always, you and Matthew Encina are on the same level. You should collab! Probably I missed it but may you can give us the ID von your cabin, please? :) edit: Its IKEA Bekant but with a darker front than we have in Europe!

[@selinakayay9599]

🙏🧘‍♀🌏👍✔DREAM OFFICE WITH THE #LUMIY lightblade lamp and the #apple STUDIO OMGSSS 🙏🧘‍♀🌏👍✔🙏🧘‍♀🌏👍✔

[@AcousticJacob]

Nice Job! Love the new photo print, can I ask you were did you get it? Thanks

[@KS-wd8bx]

Love every single of your videos can I ack where is the cable management from? Thanks

[@OmarKhan-ms5er]

Hey! Great video. I am planning to move to Sydney sometime this year. Would really appreciate some recommendations of suburbs for rentals, I have been looking online but have not had much luck in finding something modern and aesthetic close to CBD and not crazy over-priced. Thanks!

[@WanderingAroundAZ]

You got the 32” version of my monitor (U2723QE).

[@rthiaga]

Can you share the link to the wall clock and drawer next to the desk where you have the wireless charger.

[@Lslenders]

That drawer caught my eye as well! Looks very convenient

[@garnbkk]

Love the VDO you created. Just one thing if you can let me know. What MIC are you using for your voice over. You sounds amazing.

[@reynardlowell]

Thanks! It's the AT2020+ from Audio Technica, link is in the description.

[@c65242007]

I have a same speaker, but since I upgrade to macos 12.3, the speaker sometimes stop working, only when I turn off the speaker then turn on again, it starts working again. Do you have this issue? thx!!

[@CreatedbyZyaire]

Which thunderbolt cord do you use? I don't see it linked in the description?

[@aggretsuko948]

Hello! Just want to know the size of your standing desk? I am planning to buy from Desky too. Thank you!

[@didiercatz]

How are you finding the Mirra?

[@bareck8690]

How long have u been sitting on Mirra chair? I'm considering buying either HM Mirra, Aeron or Embody right now. Great & inspiring content BTW! :)

[@reynardlowell]

Thanks! Been using the Mirra 2 almost two years now. I recommend trying them out yourself, all three has different feel and adjustments.

[@Ian_81]

Hi This is the white ash table top right?

[@mechamach8873]

Did you consider buying the Apple Studio Display or was it not released when you were doing this makeover? Would you have preferred the Studio Display?

[@mikehsieh9261]

Hi Reynard, can you share the camera tripod model? Thanks,

[@007sMoneyPenny]

you*ve missed out to mention your herman miller aeron chair, haven*t you?

[@zikamikakokoku]

I've had the same monitor, but after 2 months i discovered about 8 dead pixels on the screen. Waiting for a replacement

[@Marilynefc]

Where do you custom cut?

[@Jcrossover05]

What size is your desktop?

[@akularas]

Rapi bangettt🤎

[@Marqueljenkins]

The link for the chair ain’t there

[@duongcua9400]

Clearly aw

[@Marilynefc]

For one dollar there is a app that help you “snap windows” on a Mac :)

[@stefanw.2230]

In the end this is a 12 minute commercial.

[@justacomment4810]

Why is that every office setup videos have the same tone, delivery, and personality? Maybe it is my YT recommendations, but I swear they are like a copy of each other.

[@JH-cz2cf]

I feel like it's a copy and paste of matthew encina's channel

[@anastasiashevchenko8483]

Video about advert

[@pranabsinha5810]

Waited too long...

[@swhop]

you are very cut man... i am a man who like asian man... special if they handsome like you

[@leungchiman151]

what is your chair?