My Ultra Minimal Home Office Makeover 2023

🖥️ My Desk Setup for 2023. Craved the proper Desk Setup for a long time! And it is finally time to build one!
🌊 My Custom Screensavers and Wallpapers: filvaliulin.gumroad.com/
Full Desk Setup:
My Laptop: amzn.to/42Ojprh
Monitor: amzn.to/3NfYgjH
Desk Frame 1: amzn.to/3CBuNMw (sub)
Desk Frame 2: amzn.to/3Jh24A8 (sub)
Countertop: IKEA EKBACKEN
Monitor Arm: amzn.to/3qL2UPf
Keyboard: amzn.to/3qOu4Vp
Mouse: amzn.to/3qRagRv
Laptop Stand: amzn.to/42M8nCL
Desk Mat: amzn.to/42Jb7AJ
LED Strip: amzn.to/3qNNrhx
Monitor Light Bar: amzn.to/3Cz1aLx
Screensaver and wallpaper: filvaliulin.gumroad.com/
Electric Screwdriver: amzn.to/3qGFcUc
Fancy Screwdriver: amzn.to/3PjWlgT
🔴 KZbin Camera Setup:
camera amzn.to/3ALL3to
lens amzn.to/3oWhDpM
tripod amzn.to/3Lq9mC0
light amzn.to/3JjlTa2
📱 Let's connect here:
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📧 business inquiries - [e-mail]
00:00 Intro
00:20 Brain of the Setup
00:53 Concrete Countertop
01:44 4K Monitor
02:57 Cozy Essentials
03:21 Ergonomic Chair
04:14 Desk Frame
06:03 Drawer and Rug
06:54 Mechanical Keyboard
07:38 Mice. Logitech vs Razer
08:56 Desk Mat
09:50 Monitor Arm
10:27 Cable Management
10:54 Monitor Light Bar and RGB strip
#desksetup #macbook #ikea

[@filvaliulin]

Thanks for everyone who is watching (if you subscribed - I'm literally speechless). I am a small creator, and appreciate each and everyone

[@abdullahalmahmud2171]

I liked your setup. I have a plan for something like this. I needed an idea. Thanks! Best of luck with your channel

[@solvdev]

love your channel although just from this video i watched

[@lizzy1519]

Love the fact that you are not spending money on the hyped brand when they don’t really add anything

[@filvaliulin]

Thank you! Just trying to provide value :) Btw next vid will be about the best MacBook right now which is m1 air from 2020 😄 I genuinely think that it is the best value for money now

[@lizzy1519]

@@filvaliulin sure i think i will say that too :)

[@heisnelson6473]

​@@filvaliulin will you be getting a pc (gaming pc) in the future? 🌚

[@filvaliulin]

@@heisnelson6473 It's my childhood dream, I can't wait to do that. But I need to grow first and make some $$ along the way to be able to afford it :D

[@heisnelson6473]

@@filvaliulin it every tech lover and gamers dream too😂

[@vishalnp26]

I’m subscribing. I like the way you make content, clean, precise, and easy.

[@Tobi077]

I am planning to upgrade my office/gaming desk and stumbled upon this video. This is a beautiful setup and the harmony of the colours is impeccable, overall for such a small creator the amount of effort as well as production value is impressive! Definitely using this as an inspiration!

[@filvaliulin]

Hey Tobi! Thank for reaching out. I’m happy that you enjoyed the setup and the video) trying to do my best. Shoot me a dm on insta when you’ll update your setup 😊

[@Katniss_cosmos]

Thank you so much, i really needed this FRESH take on desk set up 👌❤️

[@filvaliulin]

Thank YOU 😊

[@TWJYILY]

Love these videos, straightfoward and good quality.

[@filvaliulin]

Thank you so much, trying my best with simplicity 😊

[@aocxe]

While watching the video in genuinely thought the channel had 500k+ subscribers the quality on this channel is mental given the number of subscribers being below 3k. Extremely understated content.

[@koenmjaar]

That tabletop is exactly what I've been looking for, this is amazing! Great video, I will certainly pick up some things you've displayed here 😍 Also rocking the deathadder for years, but wanted to step onto more wireless setup. Had no idea it existed in wireless version, so that's another issue solved 🙏🙏🙏

[@EpicGvmers]

Love the video and how your desk setup is minimal

[@juandurugas]

I love how most of the boxes are raggedy and bang up. it's really how most stuff from amazon/shopee arrive as.

[@filvaliulin]

😁 haha

[@dr.anaz_]

Love your setup. Clean af.

[@stepanishchev]

Отличное рабочее место получилось!🙂

[@wrecker699]

its actually pleasing this aesthetic, great work!

[@filvaliulin]

thank you so much!

[@gabriellopes0]

Great video!

[@user-mm2zx6kr4t]

one of the best and simple

[@filvaliulin]

Thank you so much Mandeep!

[@QWERTY-xu8qx]

Эх помню твой старый канал ностальгия, удачи в будущем

[@nikovelikov]

looks awesome

[@lucaspellicer]

Very nice desk setup!

[@KurozawaOfficialYT]

This would look good in all matte black too. Imma wait for it

[@safinson97]

Absolutely enjoy your videos! Don’t stop, bro!

[@filvaliulin]

Thank you so much for support :)

[@userid13030]

Hi, it turned out to be a good workplace, I liked it.

[@CarlosNVR]

Awesome video! The quality is unbelievable and really entertaining.

[@filvaliulin]

Thank you so much Carlos! I’m glad to hear that😊

[@Alfalasii]

Nice video Keep it up!

[@rose_clips]

Nice!

[@itsdoomilol]

love the video dude !! was informative and entertaining :)

[@sogan754]

Amazing! As an OCD person, there are things that even I was specifically thinking about like that particular Logitech keyboard that you just showed, or the monitor holder. I gotta build it when I can afford it.

[@denisnatera3633]

Ultra clean setup bro very nice

[@atikulislam6704]

Good Job!

[@prathavjuloori7876]

Lifx and govee are some excellent alternatives!

[@filvaliulin]

nice! I'll dive deeper into this brands

[@SophatSTR]

the best i want to prepare room 😍😍

[@solvdev]

hi Fil- maybe one thing I recommend, although its costly, the 'belkin boost charge 2 in 1 stand' would be great for your setup ; maybe with the new standby mode of the iPhone you can make it very useful on your desk :)

[@igautamlasgotra]

nice and clean setup

[@RandomTeq]

On the charging part, you're fine, new devices can adopt and take the required watts only if supplied from a device that provides more than required, in your case since monitor provides less, you either will not be able to charge your laptop, or might be able to charge if the battery is above a certain level (it will still charge slower than usual).

[@RandomTeq]

Pro tip: leave a lip on the sides to clamp accessories to.

[@angeljreyes-roman4488]

You my guy just earned a subscriber !

[@djukicar7791]

bro this is so inspiring,im a programmer and i would love to upgrade my setup in near future i hope,great video

[@user-ye9xk6yz7g]

beautiful

[@filvaliulin]

Thank you!

[@Ranush_Herath]

super my dream desk

[@filvaliulin]

Thank you Ranush 😊

[@vm5773]

Thanks for sharing. I like a lot of the things you did, especially the adjustable height desk and the monitor arm, along with the LED lights. Keychron is a great keyboard. Not a fan of the color of the side drawers. Looks like a filing cabinet. Also wonder how it looks bathed in the LED lighting. Footrest or ottoman could improve comfort and ergonomics. You didn't show the lighting for the rest of the room. Are they ceiling recessed lights? The room lighting would make a big difference. Also suggest softening the space with small succulent/green plant on the wide desk, as well as some wall art. Finally, any thoughts on sound dampening? Saw that you added curtains and the rug. That will help a lot in softening the sound in the room. Not really an issue if you use headphones 80% of the time though. For sound, a pair of Sonos 1 speakers or the new Era speakers would be a great addition.

[@ImNotPalmer]

I love how simple your setup is! I just found your channel (this is the first video of yours I’ve watched) and I subbed. Good work!

[@filvaliulin]

Hey Palmer! I hope you are Palmer 😃 Thank you so much for kind words! I’m happy to have you here 😊

[@ImNotPalmer]

@@filvaliulin Oh yeah my name is just an inside joke, but it’s fine to call me Palmer. It’s kind of like a nickname for me. Thanks for taking the time to reply to my comment and appreciating everyone else too! I honestly don’t know why you don’t have a ton more subscribers, you definitely deserve them. Keep up the good work! 👍

[@filvaliulin]

@@ImNotPalmer ok Palmer :) of course, thank you for taking your time to watch my video, I'm deeply grateful for eaxh and everyone! I'll try my best to put out more videos

[@ImNotPalmer]

@@filvaliulin Thank you so much!

[@abdmrm]

i thought you would have millions of followers, this video is so clean !!! +1

[@LetsWalkWMe]

I clean my desk immediately

[@royalchaldkenya]

This is on of the best setups i have seen, no need for too much clutter and expenses. Simple, aesthetically pleasing and functional without breaking the bank. I'm a new and proud subscriber bro.

[@filvaliulin]

omg, thank you so much for your message and thank you for support 😊

[@royalchaldkenya]

@@filvaliulin you are most welcome brother 🤝 looking out for more content.

[@heisnelson6473]

This is such a neat and decent setup, love the way you aesthetically explained the process too 💯❤

[@filvaliulin]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your remark on a style of the video 😊I tried to make it candid and I'm happy that it's working

[@dericyu2700]

Really loving the set up and the mood it brings, I can just feel like I want to get work done just by looking at your set up. hahahaha!

[@filvaliulin]

Thank you Deric! I feel that too, tried to keep it clean and minimal to keep my mind also clean while working 😎

[@sogan754]

@@filvaliulin They also say that keeping your desk clean could decrease creativity as you tend to think minimally and basically. What do you think about it? I realized too that a messy desk pushes me to work as it is more natural. With a messy desk, I don't mean it being completely messy btw, but I just don't push myself to remove everything except equipment from the desk. I have my books, my notebooks, my note-taking accessories, a wet towel for myself, and maybe a drink on the desk for example.

[@gauravchauhan1645]

great content

[@user-pg9sz4zk1c]

Amazing setup!!! Where did you get those keycaps from?

[@arunavoray]

The Tp-Link Led Strip is way cheaper and works great and the app is also very easy to use.

[@tahasami1642]

iam so sure this channel will blow up one day

[@KeyAtoms]

Great video! We have hundreds of macs at work that run power off of the monitor for 5+ years without issue :) Nothing to be concerned with

[@therecycledpirate]

Love your set up and editing. That juice was on point! Get yourself some Stealtho caster wheels, that will help with the rolling on carpet and it will fit your color theme.

[@filvaliulin]

Thanks man for the kind words 😊 I actually love this idea of caster wheels, thanks for the advice, maybe I’ll change them in the next vid 🤙🏼

[@filvaliulin]

hi man! made a small feature with you on my new video haha, check it out

[@micahweekes]

What are you using for room lighting? It looks really good

[@bethueldavensarmiento321]

Setup looks neat! I like your glasses. Hope you could share where you got it from. Thanks in advance!

[@filvaliulin]

Thank you so much! It's Garrett Leight model called Naples

[@duoiconmuadcm2323]

What is your black keycap model? (The one before you replaced)

[@SamselTV]

Amazing setup! i have a question... how do you use the 3-finger shortcut on trackpad to change the screen, if your mac is closed? something like command+tab?

[@filvaliulin]

Thank you so much! Yeah I pretty sure it’s cmd+tab :) if you can tell me exact time code - I’ll help you

[@Ziyan01]

great video, liked the makeover

[@filvaliulin]

Thank you Ziyan! I aprreciate your time and kind words :)

[@Ziyan01]

@@filvaliulin you're welcome :) , I was shocked when I saw the number of views on the video. It's very underrated, the video deserves way more views

[@thefoysalahmed]

Hey Fil, which case are you using for your iPhone 14 Pro?

[@sudipta238]

Which Chair you recomended for programmer ? Ergonomic Office Chair or Gamming Chair ? for long hours use.

[@skwebedits]

for the led strips I heard of a website called Govee and btw really nice vid

[@owlsly]

best wishes on the youtube journey bro

[@owlsly]

also, great video!

[@filvaliulin]

Thank you so much 😊 your words are much needed right now

[@devanshuintwala]

can you make a review video of the monitor in this setup the LG 32UQ750.

[@diogoestrela2074]

What is the size of the countertop ? ty in advance

[@calvin9233]

Did the arm stand for the monitor come with it?

[@jacobbatterham]

I use an app for my mac called better mouse it lets you change sensitivity, scrolling direction, and disable mouse acceleration

[@filvaliulin]

Hey Jacob! worked for me :) I gave you a shout out in my new video

[@YaroLord]

i am honestly surprised when i see people doing their computing with ONLY 1 MONITOR! even though macOS is great with virtual desktops, 1 would never be enough for me, especially for work

[@user-ug9fs3jf8z]

so do you use a speaker or headphones?

[@Maharashtrachagadi]

ya thats all cool..but can you guide on how to make it childproof??

[@ImlikeRiot]

Your so underrated!

[@filvaliulin]

ah, thank you so much :) your support is enough

[@Abdullahfalah]

How do you work on your mac when it's closed

[@jeet5401]

what is needed the most for this setup is money 😆

[@OneArthur]

what watch are you wearing at ikea?

[@AccountS868]

It would be even more great if you put at least a fake tree pot on the desk :))

[@evanskylar2873]

How do you do that lockscreen? I can see the fliqlo clock, but what about the "Now is the time" text in front?

[@filvaliulin]

Hi Evan! I’ve designed this lockscreen and a couple of others myself. You can check it here - filvaliulin.gumroad.com/

[@Ladioz]

It would look cleaner without the blue tint mouse mat. the mouse doesn't glide well on the desk?

[@filvaliulin]

Mb mb, I’m constantly thinking about it. The mouse actually glides well, but for me it’s too slippery. So for now the solution is this mat. I keep an eye on other desk mats that can fit here and make the desk cleaner

[@ktworn88]

What is the desk tray link?

[@nchl29]

Govee rgb light

[@TensheorTenshi]

Can u tell me how to seup the laptop and monitor

[@mxrvelae1161]

you say you live in Los Angeles when your plug sockets are uk ones?

[@simpleme809]

hmm question. since you connect your macbook via usbc, would it not work if u connect the razer dongle to the monitor instead? (assuming your new monitor has a USB A port) at least then u have stable connection when u are working from your desk.

[@filvaliulin]

yep, its working like that, but if i want to use laptop only (go grab a coffee or travel) i need to bring the dongle to use this mouse. That's my gripe :) The connection btw is superb and it is my favorite mouse right now

[@filvaliulin]

thanks for the comment!

[@yusuftarajia1731]

“Not Grovemade of course because I still can’t afford it” - THIS I’ve looked at Grovemade stuff online and yes it looks the part and I’m sure is amazing quality but I can’t justify spending that much money on a desk mat. Grovemade products are talked about so much by loads of content creators, so I don’t doubt that their stuff is great, but people should also know that they can put together a great home workstation without having to spend big!

[@Yearning.Astrophile]

how monitor screen bars reduce eye strain , do they reduce blue light from monitor ?any experts pls answer

[@quanghuy2408]

Hi can you share the key cap which you replaced for your keyboard?

[@filvaliulin]

It’s from virgin megastore, I don’t know if you have it in your country. But the key cap set is called “Mountain Backlit Keycap Set - Obsidian A”

[@SinduArya]

What about The cable management

[@lukee4969]

Keycaps?

[@syztem.]

Wich clock is that ?

[@kumardeepanshu8503]

This is a va monitor, do you have issue with it ?

[@ominoreg]

weird question - what brand and model are the glasses you're wearing?

[@filvaliulin]

Bro you're OG on youtube! Just saw your registration date :) To your question - it is Garrett Leight Naples with Bio Charcoal frame. Honestly my dream glasses so far.

[@ominoreg]

@@filvaliulin thank you!

[@VR-tw3ek]

Bro pls give apartment tour and which city is that

[@werksaal]

why u dont show the setup finally at the end?

[@As-zc3kt]

27" 4k will be the good choice instead of 32"

[@LongGlovv]

Норм. Но вот ковролин я бы не стал стелить на пол, самая геморная штука в плане чистки.

[@dominicselwood66]

Govee is good for lights

[@filvaliulin]

Oh! Totally forgot about them, thanks!

[@herbieking5634]

How much did the Ikea table cost?

[@filvaliulin]

80$

[@Bastiansdd]

Does anyone know if EKBACKEN can be cut from 180 cm to 140 cm and if legs can be screwed on?

[@filvaliulin]

I wanted to cut it, but decided to stick with original form. If you want to cut it - maybe guys at IKEA can do that for you, so it would be a perfect cut, or any other professional (don't recommend doing it yourself). Legs u mean like in my frame? You can adjust them to your desired width. So it goes from ~100cm to ~190cm. And I screwed them to the countertop

[@ilkham_gamedev]

Уфф, англоговорящие татары… Видео классное бтв!

[@filvaliulin]

lmao, best comment ever :D thanks brat

[@davidzhong]

what rug was it?

[@filvaliulin]

Ikea morum

[@Jacob_Chen]

empty bank account situation 💀

[@filvaliulin]

🥶🥶🥶

[@forzand9521]

just fix the cables below the desk!

[@schrodinger6393]

* didn't go, * didn't drop

[@lioandgatoula]

Wouldn't be nice just to replace everything with a "Clean" iMac ?