My Ultimate Minimalist and Functional Desk Setup for 2023

[@MikeWat]

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[@fgcas8415]

What monitor arm are you using?

[@Pard0ned]

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

[@sir1junior]

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

[@jsonlee01]

Finally a desk setup video that includes a UPS!

[@johncasey4077]

Cool video

[@terrysleister2147]

🌊 Great video. Thank you for sharing!

[@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!😅

[@jeffagostinelli]

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!! :)

[@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 👍

[@inavneetsingh]

amazing

[@mooz1470]

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

[@rodneydangerfield7153]

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

[@angelaortiz3406]

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

[@taisei_yamanokuchi]

部屋作り！参考になります😂😂

[@raphafacastro]

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

[@tommi1118]

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

[@hithisiscameronsmom]

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

[@OreoDave]

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

[@KKsVlog-max]

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.

[@sankalp1992]

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

[@GODSPEEDTACTICAL]

TRACKBALL MOUSE, FTW!

[@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?

[@miguelnunoborgesvigo598]

GREAT VIDEO 🌊

[@happychaosbikelab]

Nice space. Looks very much inspired by Matt Encina!

[@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!

[@thegrandbizzare]

🌊 Great explanations of each part. Cheers

[@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!

[@2old4thislobby]

Nice set up 🌊

[@iSpike]

Nice 🌊

[@enigmaticiconoclast]

As always, excellent setup!… 🌊🌊🌊👀

[@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! ☺️

[@jeanfilsstudios]

Dope setup. 🌊🌊

[@jacquelynnacopoulos1278]

Hello, Congratulations Cool 👍👏👏👏👏

[@KENCHTUT24]

i love this dude

[@MrRayr1953]

great job on the setup, really enjoyed it.

[@Bivs_setup]

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

[@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!! :)

[@RazgriZ-]

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

[@MikeWat]

aw thanks buddy :))

[@Viktor_U]

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

[@dantev5065]

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

[@moritzhernler4677]

Nice video. Love the set up.

[@MikeWat]

thanks buddy!

[@moritzhernler4677]

@@MikeWat Love u man

[@tedellerby]

🌊Great Desktop Setup!👍😁

[@MikeWat]

thanks buddy!

[@mbvx7]

the ergo trackball is the best mouse ever

[@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!! :)

[@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!!

[@livelife1899]

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

[@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 💯💯💯

[@Gnawy]

Ahh yes mun tree all. My favourite Canadian province

[@tramplingroses1172]

Great setup 🌊

[@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

[@drawartgallery]

Very nice office.

[@Born4One]

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

[@MikeWat]

I love that thing!! Great choice man!

[@jcmichaelw]

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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@Ahnestly]

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

[@MikeWat]

thanks buddy!!

[@BlaXXXima]

🌊nice setup!

[@MikeWat]

Thanks Michael!!

[@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! :)

[@TwoByteThomas]

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

[@QuintasInc]

This is so inspirational 🔥

[@hoanluukhai220]

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

[@MikeWat]

Thanks buddy!! You made it quick!

[@miquelolavarria517]

Cool 🌊

[@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.

[@ReviewswBryz]

Hello please what’s the blind on the window next to the couch? I’ve been trying to block outside lights during the day 😢😅

[@MikeWat]

it's the blackout roller blinds from IKEA :)

[@ReviewswBryz]

@@MikeWat thank you 😊

[@Алекса-ф2ь]

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

[@wahwat9734]

Good job 👍

[@dimepia123]

man love your setup

[@MikeWat]

thanks buddy!

[@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?

[@srlkngl]

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

[@FSM-1461]

Nice 👌🏻

[@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

[@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

[@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 :/

[@JoshTechgamer]

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

[@MikeWat]

Thanks Josh, glad you liked it!! :)

[@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! 😊

[@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?

[@markockwell]

🌊🌊 So Cool looking - AAAA++++

[@MikeWat]

glad you liked it mark!!

[@vxtreme7384]

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

[@cdlikecdrom]

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

[@nothanks561]

🌊🌊🌊🌊 doesn't look like many watched till the end. Great set up, brother. Love the wood wall. I really want to do this in my studio and hang some guns on it.

[@MikeWat]

glad you liked it man!!

[@BryanCamara]

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

[@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🎄!🔥

[@furre69]

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

[@nbxant6711]

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

[@cdavidjohnson2949]

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

[@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 :)

[@MikeCasper]

Where can I download the simplify wallpaper?

[@MikeWat]

link available soon!

[@MikeCasper]

@@MikeWat thanks man

[@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" 😂

[@mingli9424]

I have tried a UWQHD ultra-wide sceen with Mac laptop. Almost blind after using 2 hours.

[@akfx.trading]

🌊🌊🌊 Hoping one day.

[@JamesFlynnsPage]

Can you link the filing cabinet/table the projector is sitting on?

[@MikeWat]

ikea alex drawer :)

[@PendelSteven]

14:30 In Raid 5, so 3 x 6 = 18 TB

[@tonytee3372]

How much did the whole thing cost?? Including the expensive big speakers

[@justinreyes2064]

Did you notice any difference between your wood slats from Wood Veneer Hub and Andow Willow?

[@MikeWat]

There is definitely a difference in the oak slats. I think WVH is better, but with walnut, they're both the same

[@TheoreticalRobot]

Does anyone know the program called that he was using to make the design for his room?

[@MikeWat]

that was photoshop ;)

[@robertopavan8248]

Hi, what model is the video monitor?

[@danielh12345]

I dont get how your speakers are connected to your dac in this video? The light on the speakers say USB input right? Does the DX3 pro+ do usb out?

[@MikeWat]

connected by RCA from DX3 pro plus to RCA on the TUK's - the light was on USB because I forgot to switch it back to RCA. I did try out the USB connection and it doesn't work too well with Mac, there's an issue with the volume control and volume knob. That's another reason why I used an external DAC

[@mynxy._.1512]

Hey I don’t no if you’re gonna read this. I’m a bit late 😅 but, what are these speaker stands? I see them everywhere but can’t find the name. Nice setup with cool wood accents ❤

[@MikeWat]

Hey there! Those are the Audioengine DS1 Small Desktop Speaker Stands :)

[@mynxy._.1512]

@@MikeWat Thank you :)