My Ultimate Minimalist and Functional Desk Setup for 2023

Welcome to my DREAM Desk Setup 2023 Work From Home Office Tour! I'm super excited to show you the redesigned space and an update of my favourite desk accessories that I use as a content creator!
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Intro & Planning Phase
1:26 - Design & Build the Room
- Paint Color - 714 - Hidden Falls
- Slat Panels (10% OFF code: MIKE_10) - bit.ly/MW-SlatPanels
4:37 - Desk Accessories
- Solid Wood Standing Desk (15% OFF SALE!) - bit.ly/Ergonofis-MW1
- MW Desk Pad (10% OFF code MWAT10) - bit.ly/Grovemade-MW20
- Wireless Keyboard - geni.us/cbpK
- Wireless Mouse - geni.us/EL3AwO
- Ergo Trackball Mouse - geni.us/WibUG
- Monogram CC - bit.ly/MonogramCC-MW
- Wireless Numpad DIY Kit - bit.ly/Everglide-MW1
- Water King V3 Switches - bit.ly/Everglide-MW2
9:19 - Audio Equipment
- Wave XLR Mic Interface - geni.us/6EXkOs
- Wave DX Dynamic Mic - geni.us/SYM8uTw
- Low Profile Mic Arm - geni.us/xIUAbo
- Wireless Phone & Watch Charger (25% OFF SALE!) - bit.ly/nomadgoods-MW1
- Medium Desk Shelf (10% OFF code MWAT10) - bit.ly/Grovemade-MW21
- Kanto TUK Speakers - geni.us/xRvFL61
- Topping DX3 Pro Plus DAC AMP - geni.us/RqBIwgD
- My FAVOURITE Headphones - geni.us/thOvWCo
13:09 - Other Computer Accessories
- Monitor - geni.us/I3vcbA
- 4K Webcam - geni.us/lSYsq3
- CalDigit TS4 (New Version) - geni.us/o2eY43
- SanDisk Pro G-RAID Shuttle 24TB - geni.us/iKbxo
- Power Backup - geni.us/ZUu3Bp
- Herman Miller x Logitech Embody Chair (25% OFF SALE!) - bit.ly/MW-Embody
16:21 - Personalizing Room
- Wall Shelves (25% OFF SALE!) - bit.ly/Grovemade-MW22
- Grid Studio Tech Art - bit.ly/GridStudio-MW
- XGIMI Horizon Pro 4K Projector - geni.us/7T36ABO
- LIFX Lights - geni.us/LqyBv
- Cable Management Solution - bit.ly/Ergonofis-MW3
21:17 - Before & After
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[@MikeWat]

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[@fgcas8415]

What monitor arm are you using?

[@MrAshwin74]

"I hope one day when they find a girlfriend they'll still have time to do things like this with me" - Bwahahahaha, this comment contains love, a dash of shade and 100% honesty!

[@MikeWat]

I love this comment. I'd pin this if youtube gave me a 2nd pinned comment!!

[@thalmoragent9344]

Lmao, yeah what a comment!😅

[@sir1junior]

I like the sound of the mic, it is very clean instead of the deep buttery tone.

[@tommi1118]

I really love the idea with the wood paneel on the wall, thanks for the inspiration 💟

[@jsonlee01]

Finally a desk setup video that includes a UPS!

[@jcmichaelw]

🌊Thanks Mike for this video. I always get new ideas from your office setup videos. Good fortunes to you and your family.

[@Pard0ned]

Loved the wee snippet of Slow Dancing In a Burning Room on the guitar! 😉

[@ItzMzCrystal]

🌊🌊 recently got into looking at all the different desk setups && i enjoy your designs! Its given me a lot of future ideas. Thank you for the inspiration! ☺️

[@rodneydangerfield7153]

Thanks, Mike, for sharing your spectacular desktop setup video!...Great ideas like Andor Willow Slat Panels!

[@TwoByteThomas]

This setup is 🔥! Great video Mike! Loved how you showed us your process. Very helpful! 🌊

[@beefcakees]

That green was nice, it's like a royal racing green of sorts. Good choice. On another note, the blue on the back of the chair compliments the green quite nice and plays well with the rest of the room, I wouldn't even worry about it "matching". Nice touch on the drawer front diy repaint. With a final note, you have come a long way this past year in your understanding of design. I like what you have done. I don't have a gripe on anything, the only thing I could think of to potentially make the room "better" is placing a color bar for the projector, underneath the wall where it is displayed so that it would give you more ambience and color match the frame. And maybe even under the sofa too so your feet can glow and balance between the wall and your physical point of contact creating a deeper sense of emersion. I've definitely subscribed, I hope to see more of these in the future. Maybe you can do one for your wife?

[@taisei_yamanokuchi]

部屋作り！参考になります😂😂

[@brianc6196]

Two thumbs up👍 and major props to you on the major upgrade! Kudos & congrats🎉 on all of your efforts and accomplishments this year. Wishing you and your wife a very memorable and merry Christmas🎄!🔥

[@BryanCamara]

🌊 very beautiful setup, thank you for the inspiration! 🙏🏽

[@MichaelWestcottFilms]

Legend ! I am always inspired by your desk set ups and hope to one day design my own. Many thanks for sharing and inspiring people like us all. As always, this video was expertly presented and very enjoyable throughout. 🌊

[@MikeWat]

You're very welcome Michael, glad it was helpful!! Btw, love your MW logo man!

[@MrRayr1953]

great job on the setup, really enjoyed it.

[@kolbynguyen188]

🌊Great design & thank you for sharing

[@raphafacastro]

Man, I always get inspired by your content, specially by your desk setups! 🌊

[@bivs_setup]

🌊 Appreciate the room set-up review. Some great ideas👍🏻

[@ahalhayki]

Hope to see more of your content, as for the desk setup, although following elements similar to other KZbinrs I like how you personalized it to you 🌊

[@thegrandbizzare]

🌊 Great explanations of each part. Cheers

[@AlibabaIsHeree]

Love the simplistic feel! Trying to find inspiration for my own office soon! Don’t think I’ll be able to do all this since I’m not handy 😅. Great video btw! 😊

[@williantrovoneves9853]

Amazing setup!

[@cameronalisterlee]

"Not that I need to be more manly..." 😂 ❤ You are hilarious! Love your desk set up

[@drawartgallery]

Very nice office.

[@livelife1899]

Your nomad base charger link is broken, but that product looks so sleek! I'm thinking about buying it!

[@sankalp1992]

🌊🌊 nice ..gave me few ideas for my room

[@NathanHo08080]

🌊It is very cool to see how the setup build up from the previous. Learn and improve

[@MikeWat]

Glad you like seeing the build up!! :)

[@tramplingroses1172]

Great setup 🌊

[@Ergonofis]

Loved to follow along the whole process! And let's talk about this final result - wow, it's a gorgeous and very functional room!

[@MikeWat]

Very glad you guys liked the design, the Sway desk made it look that much better!! :)

[@OreoDave]

Can confirm the logitech trackball is amazing. Takes 2 weeks to get used to, but wonderful after that.

[@inavneetsingh]

amazing

[@AaronLimWM]

Really digging this new setup! I love how calm the whole ambiance is. And yea, the mic sounds great!

[@MikeWat]

Thanks Aaron, glad you like the design!!

[@jeffagostinelli_official]

Great video Mike! LOVE that green color on the wall accent and desk pad. Goes really well with the natural wood color of those slats.

[@MikeWat]

thanks Jeff, really glad you like the color theme!! :)

[@skillping]

I love how creative you are in your setups & room makeover. It also gives me some ideas for my own WFH setup. Looking forward for your next videos..

[@MikeWat]

Really glad you liked the ideas in this one! It takes a while to find creative ideas for a space, so take your time! :)

[@theelit3170]

@@MikeWat Creative? I've seen about 4 different desk setups pretty much the same as this over just the past week....

[@skillping]

@@MikeWat yeah, for sure

[@mooz1470]

🌊🌊 love the quality of these videos. Keep it up!

[@QuintasInc]

This is so inspirational 🔥

[@enigmaticiconoclast]

As always, excellent setup!… 🌊🌊🌊👀

[@wahwat9734]

Good job 👍

[@2old4thislobby]

Nice set up 🌊

[@ramoschris0131]

Thanks for the great video Mike. You guys did an awesome job. When I get my panels I’ll use your code.

[@MikeWat]

glad you liked it buddy!

[@angelaortiz3406]

I love the color green nobody paints that one green but that is a very good idea and I love it

[@jeanfilsstudios]

Dope setup. 🌊🌊

[@moritzhernler4677]

Nice video. Love the set up.

[@MikeWat]

thanks buddy!

[@moritzhernler4677]

@@MikeWat Love u man

[@iSpike]

Nice 🌊

[@Businessworld365]

Your videos are crisp and clear, this is the first time i am watching your videos, i have to check out if you have done any videos on editing, if no it will be great if you can make some content on video editing, final cut pro etc.

[@michaelhill7261]

🌊 Great setup Mike. I have ordered your desk mat from Grovemade using your link. I'm sure I will be using more of the links also 👍

[@RazgriZ-]

🌊you've been my inspiration mike, keep up the good work!

[@MikeWat]

aw thanks buddy :))

[@kimberleypontbriand5437]

Mike, again, amazing video! xx

[@MikeWat]

Thanks Kimberley, glad you liked it!!

[@miguelnunoborgesvigo598]

GREAT VIDEO 🌊

[@JoshTechgamer]

love it mike looks Beautiful man. Gave a like ready for holidays

[@MikeWat]

Thanks Josh, glad you liked it!! :)

[@Darrelmakes]

i love this dude

[@Gnawy]

Ahh yes mun tree all. My favourite Canadian province

[@tedellerby]

🌊Great Desktop Setup!👍😁

[@MikeWat]

thanks buddy!

[@dimepia123]

man love your setup

[@MikeWat]

thanks buddy!

[@GODSPEEDTACTICAL]

TRACKBALL MOUSE, FTW!

[@charlesgitau8615]

hi Mike always a pleasure watching your videos.... 🌊... i like the monogram creative console, how modular and customizable it is.

[@MikeWat]

Hey Charles, I'm very glad you liked this one too! :)

[@BlaXXXima]

🌊nice setup!

[@MikeWat]

Thanks Michael!!

[@miquelolavarria517]

Cool 🌊

[@jacquelynnacopoulos1278]

Hello, Congratulations Cool 👍👏👏👏👏

[@FSM-1461]

Nice 👌🏻

[@johncasey4077]

Cool video

[@Born4One]

Nice DAC. I have the same one in silver but tucked under my desk.

[@MikeWat]

I love that thing!! Great choice man!

[@dantev5065]

🌊 really cool room some day I will build a room like this, I mean not exactly like this but you know...

[@SpectrumGeeks]

I enjoyed this video and a great desk setup. Can I ask what track platform it is you use with the Ryobi saw to help with the straight cuts? Thanks in advance. Dale

[@castbyjohnflytying]

Love the video and the light you have on the wall behind the computer, what light is it? Have you a link for it? Is really cool 💯💯💯

[@Viktor_U]

Could you please create a dedicated video for workspace lighting? Would be much appreciated

[@furre69]

Your eye for detail is nice. Only question I have is, why not have roller blinds that cover the whole window?

[@user-qg4bq8uh7z]

Great video Mike. Can u tell me code for that dark green color? It's amazing one💚

[@srlkngl]

..nice...thnx! 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊lol....just learned a new emoji!

[@Ahnestly]

The new setup looks seriously great!!! *water wave emoji bc I can’t do it in my ipad*

[@MikeWat]

thanks buddy!!

[@MattNVZION]

Loving the light setup Mike, I'm getting a new desk later this year too and I can't wait to redo the setup. Still would love to try out the wood slats but my friends aren't single so they can't help me... "the girlfriend comment" 😂

[@nbxant6711]

Sick setup fam, whats the paint on your desk tho ? I love when the wood looks light and natural.

[@markockwell]

🌊🌊 So Cool looking - AAAA++++

[@MikeWat]

glad you liked it mark!!

[@misterparadise617]

Last things to finish the space. _1) address the light gap @the window . 2) window treatment /shade. 3) ceiling grid layout. All else looks great.

[@vxtreme7384]

Woah I like that hexagonal lights where did you get that?

[@mgaming7]

the ergo trackball is the best mouse ever

[@renesingh999]

Mike, awesome set up and great video. I just love that grey jacket, would be grateful if you can link where you got it. Thanks in advance.

[@MikeWat]

this is the new version of the jacket! shop.lululemon.com/p/mens-sweaters/Engineered-Warmth-Jacket/_/prod9490453?color=56949

[@renesingh999]

@@MikeWat Thanks Mike.

[@akfx.trading]

🌊🌊🌊 Hoping one day.

[@sherwinwu124]

🌊

[@justkflesh]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Have you every tried Aeron and compared it to Embody? I can't find this comparison on your youtube channel.

[@MikeWat]

I have the Aeron as well. The benefit of the Aeron is that you can lean forward so if you do a lot of writing at the desk that would help. However, the seat is not as comfortable as the Embody

[@joelasala5100]

Fantastic job with the space! I had a question on the numpad-I see the switches and pad itself, but are the number keys separate? Thank you

[@MikeWat]

Yup, it's a DIY Kit so you'll need to get the keys separately!

[@gishman2]

Great setup! What's the dimensions of the room?

[@g.g.2359]

Its really good what u have done with the place , now i have just one suggestion that you might love ,but its 2 much work :) at around 18:30 in your video u can see how much space does the projector takaes on the white wall yes :) now make everything around it wooden like behind your monitor :P It will be SICK!

[@MikeWat]

That's an excellent suggestion!! I was actually thinking of that as well, but I needed to test the screen size for a while to see what I wanted...you may see that in the 2023 update haha!

[@hoanluukhai220]

third boys. Always love your setups, Mike. Keep up the great work, man

[@MikeWat]

Thanks buddy!! You made it quick!

[@happychaosbikelab]

I noticed the Ikea (maybe drawer unit), did you also paint the drawers with the same colour paint? Did you have difficulty painting faux wood? Any tips?

[@cd1847]

How is it going with the mouse yellowing? Did you change it with a dark one?

[@chinchillin6280]

Can you use the Mac MX Mexhanical Keys Mini for pc? I like this look instead of the dark gray options that default to PC :/

[@asadhameedkhan2425]

Is there any way to mount a VESA laptop tray on that mic arm instead of a mic? I may want to get a mic at a later stage so want to get something compatible but until then can I use it for laptop as I have one more laptop?

[@stephenjames2346]

What software do you use to design your setup?

[@QuintasInc]

What camera do you record your videos with?

[@QuentinCdv]

Mike can you use your speaker at the same time as the mic ? i always have echos when i use it... and i dont want to always wear my headset

[@KaraTheAcademicAdvisor]

When you do your headphone thing, can you give it a little extra ✨oomph✨ by also making it a charging station for the headphones?

[@MikeWat]

Will try, thanks for the suggestion!

May I ask what is the light's exact type and brand that you show at 16:30?

[@danteecht-hard1439]

Have you tried the non-Logitech Embody too, that contains the new scrim foam?

[@MikeWat]

I haven't yet!

[@kts1096]

I like this dude, and then I saw 12 rules for life, and I kinda like him even more. Keep it up

[@MikeWat]

aw thanks!!

[@jalynbaity]

Where'd you get the shelf (left in frame) at 1:03? And where's the couch from? Nice set up overall.

[@MikeWat]

That's the Ikea FJÄLLBO shelf and couch is from structube :)

[@cdavidjohnson2949]

do you have the spec on the couch? (Sorry if this has already been answered)

[@cxpjamescxp]

What is your opinion of Sundara vs edition xs? I have a pair of Sennheiser 6xx, and I am interested in getting a pair of hifiman headphones.

[@MikeWat]

Sundara is more neutral / analytical vs the Edition XS has more bass and is more comfortable

[@robertopavan8248]

Hi, what model is the video monitor?