My simple and budget friendly desk makeover 2024

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

#desksetup #ikeahacks #makeover
Finally committed to my full desk makeover and setup.
I kept a low budget in mind, mainly using items from IKEA & Amazon.
Some pieces were custom made to give a personal touch and others were on hand from years prior.
If you’re looking to redo your desk setup, this video will hopefully be your go-to guide.
Stick to the end for a cool montage.
Wallpaper featured in this video:
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Featured Products
Walnut Countertop | shorturl.at/cDJKS
Ekkbacken Option | shorturl.at/fqsMZ
Standing Desk Frame | amzn.to/3CohVsV
Chair | amzn.to/470LptQ
Monitor | shorturl.at/wyAE8
Monitor Mount | amzn.to/43OFcQu
Smart Clock (one in video is Lenovo, link is Amazon) | amzn.to/3udEaRz
Light Bar | amzn.to/3oYiFC0
Power Bar | amzn.to/3YNsY9y
Desk Mat | amzn.to/43Lqols
IKEA Drawer | shorturl.at/qtP27
Govee Lights | amzn.to/3Xe9fPz
Mic | amzn.to/3p3OhWF
Picture Frames | amzn.to/3MXLV3C
*I may earn small commissions via some of those links, but does not cost you a thing.
Email: nickdesignmedia@gmail.com

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  • @nickdesgn
    @nickdesgn11 ай бұрын

    Guys I apologize for the audio if the music is too loud or my voice too low. This was my first vid and I'm still learning how to edit properly😭 Thanks for watching tho!

  • @flowcsgo804

    @flowcsgo804

    11 ай бұрын

    Dont worry man, video is good! :)

  • @firippu2808

    @firippu2808

    11 ай бұрын

    It was a great vid man, this was the first time I've seen someone buy the top of the desk and the frame separately, I think it was really smart! stole the words right outta my mouth at 2:28 😂

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    11 ай бұрын

    @@firippu2808 Thanks my guy!!

  • @reneprieto9418

    @reneprieto9418

    10 ай бұрын

    it was excelent

  • @RemyShoots

    @RemyShoots

    9 ай бұрын

    great video!

  • @phanphong3533
    @phanphong353311 ай бұрын

    I love how you use every pieces possible to save money and still have a clean and simple work space, it's awesome man.

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you my man!🙏🏼

  • @raghavgoel497

    @raghavgoel497

    3 ай бұрын

    Save money ! bro u should see some indian set ups videos which are just made under 100 bucks 😅😅.

  • @ericmharper

    @ericmharper

    3 ай бұрын

    piece*, not pieces

  • @tacotuesday78
    @tacotuesday7811 ай бұрын

    I love how this video isn't over the top like certain setup videos where they spend 10k on a pc, accessories, and cover the whole thing in RGB. Yours is much more realistic and minimal, great job!

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    11 ай бұрын

    I appreciate that! Glad you liked it. That was the first thing I noticed too when watching other setup videos. Hopefully this vid proves you don't need expensive stuff or crazy accessories to make your own setup!

  • @BIG_BOZZER_YT

    @BIG_BOZZER_YT

    11 ай бұрын

    thats what I saying yo don't need to spend money on things that you don't even use the full extent of

  • @capitanwinters4422

    @capitanwinters4422

    8 ай бұрын

    Sobretodo rgb , no se para que tanta luz con brillitos

  • @MiningForPies
    @MiningForPies11 ай бұрын

    Never go budget on a chair. Anything else can be as cheap as you want. Your 65 year old self will thank you.

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    11 ай бұрын

    You know what, this is actually facts. Same thing goes with your bed, pillows, etc. The amount of time spent using it is worth the $$$

  • @MiningForPies

    @MiningForPies

    11 ай бұрын

    @@nickdesgn I know that for a fact. My bed is awful, can’t afford to replace it at the moment and it’s causing me no ends of trouble!

  • @theabyssaldemon

    @theabyssaldemon

    11 ай бұрын

    reading this as I rub my neck and listen to my chair squeak and creek :(

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    11 ай бұрын

    @@F-I-N-E-R Never thought of that but I may just give it a try! Thanks for the tip!

  • @xanakonesyphanthong_01

    @xanakonesyphanthong_01

    10 ай бұрын

    I agree with you, I used to spend time in front of the computer 10-14 hours a day almost every day for almost 2 months. My back muscles are inflamed because I use a wooden chair and nothing supports my back. The inflammation was so severe that I could not sit down when I have meals. I told myself that I would never do that again and I won't go on a budget on chair because it was a very painful time.

  • @lucas_morgenstern
    @lucas_morgensternКүн бұрын

    Finally a desk-setup video that's relatable and real.

  • @Ruzza99
    @Ruzza9911 ай бұрын

    This is so clean. Amazing video showing each step you took to build it. Really satisfying to watch!

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    11 ай бұрын

    I appreciate the comment, glad you enjoyed it!🙌🏽

  • @jibrilamvs
    @jibrilamvs11 ай бұрын

    I love how this setup isn't covered in RGB lights. I see a lot of people doing this and I just think; "why? Those just turn your 'clean' setup into an eyesore." Nice, clean, simple. Good creation.

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words! Happy you enjoyed it and hopefully you got some good inspiration for yours🙌🏽

  • @PayMeToThrow

    @PayMeToThrow

    11 ай бұрын

    I have an rgb strip running along the wall side of my desk. I have it set on cycling pastel colors and it just adds ambient light that no one would say looks "gamer". Just looks like the desk is glowing.

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    11 ай бұрын

    @@PayMeToThrow The ambient light is key! Sounds like a cool setup

  • @vali69

    @vali69

    11 ай бұрын

    I've personally moved away from rgb led strips to a monitor lamp like in the video and I don't regret it one bit. It's so much better and the light shines in a useful place, I love it.

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    11 ай бұрын

    @@vali69 exactly, you explained it perfectly👌 Monitor lamps are a must

  • @MJCes
    @MJCes5 ай бұрын

    I like the simplicity of the setup and your honesty in choosing the products. Thanks for this inspiration.

  • @stayyfrosty1688
    @stayyfrosty168810 ай бұрын

    This desk has everything I was looking for Alex drawers, it being able to move up and down and a nice counter top❤

  • @cavitied874
    @cavitied8744 ай бұрын

    Every minimalistic person's dream

  • @adorn834
    @adorn8348 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video man! Really like the color choice and how clean the overall setup is, quite the vibe you got going. This will serve as inspiration for my own setup soon when I get the chance to do a makeover.

  • @andrejpadilha
    @andrejpadilha9 ай бұрын

    Perfect! A lot of setups on KZread are 100% focused on selling with afilliated links, not on functionality or aesthetics. This one is really down to Earth (in a perfect way), functional, beautiful! Looking to do something similar in a near future. Congratulations! 😁

  • @ericmharper

    @ericmharper

    3 ай бұрын

    in the* near future is the expression

  • @colbyberger1881
    @colbyberger1881Ай бұрын

    Clean, simple, affordable, nice job

  • @Daimio.
    @Daimio.Ай бұрын

    It looks minimalistic, it's so cool👍 (Выглядит минималистично, это так круто)

  • @davidschultz5425
    @davidschultz54258 ай бұрын

    fresh and simple. funny i found this as its pretty much exactly what im planning on doing

  • @kapoukapoioskapote
    @kapoukapoioskapote9 ай бұрын

    Cozy setup, minimal and down to earth vibes, I hope more videos come from you man!

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    9 ай бұрын

    I appreciate that man! Thanks for the kind words🙏🏼

  • @jawwadislam2842
    @jawwadislam28422 ай бұрын

    This video gave me some inspiration for my desk setup as well. Thank You!

  • @bhapampa
    @bhapampa7 ай бұрын

    Looks extremely clean.

  • @kieran22Footy
    @kieran22Footy10 ай бұрын

    So clean 🎉

  • @puch9830
    @puch983010 ай бұрын

    Great clean setup! My professor told me the best is to have window on your left or right from your setup because if its in front it hits your eyes so they strain to see what is on monitor and if its from back it hits your minitor so they strain again

  • @trapz5451
    @trapz545111 ай бұрын

    This setup is clean and simple. This is what setups most people want. Kudos

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    11 ай бұрын

    Appreciate you brother!🙏🏼

  • @ericmharper

    @ericmharper

    3 ай бұрын

    the*, not "what", setup*, not "setups"

  • @jeanangelo98
    @jeanangelo9810 ай бұрын

    You put all my thoughts into life by putting this together 🔥 I LOVE it!! Can’t way to do mine now 😎

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    10 ай бұрын

    Right on bro!! Glad to here you enjoyed it and hyped for you to get started on yours👊🙏🏼

  • @mor1chx
    @mor1chx4 ай бұрын

    simple yet awesome

  • @CreativeThinking52
    @CreativeThinking522 ай бұрын

    Very helpful. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day. 👍

  • @donnas411
    @donnas41110 ай бұрын

    This setup is minimal and clean. Love it.

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks!🙏🏼

  • @keymash
    @keymash2 ай бұрын

    if this is budget then i’m broke bro

  • @Holy_Desire
    @Holy_Desire16 күн бұрын

    Very love how You setup things

  • @Gero141
    @Gero14110 ай бұрын

    Simple and Clean. Love what you did with the monitor stand.

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    10 ай бұрын

    Appreciate that! Might make a video explaining how I made it!

  • @CallumC2011
    @CallumC20114 ай бұрын

    Great setup man. Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @Usman_sm
    @Usman_sm7 ай бұрын

    Night view is gorgeous!

  • @TeukuArdo
    @TeukuArdoАй бұрын

    neat setup

  • @Kuzey__
    @Kuzey__9 ай бұрын

    damn, this is one of the cleanest setup i've ever seen

  • @iTombz
    @iTombz7 ай бұрын

    Amazing job.

  • @user56dkf334ddnfs
    @user56dkf334ddnfs11 ай бұрын

    super clean. i love this setup especially those small plants.

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Those ikea plants coming in clutch💯

  • @SonnyWallace250
    @SonnyWallace2509 ай бұрын

    wow i did not think this was your first video its really good i love it

  • @luisrivera7334
    @luisrivera733411 ай бұрын

    great set up bro. love that you kept it low budget .exactly wat i am trying to do to get my office a start.

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks bro! Glad you liked it, hyped to hear you're starting yours🙌🏽

  • @Take19797
    @Take19797Ай бұрын

    this is huge man, just nice!

  • @marcusblenkinsop9100
    @marcusblenkinsop910011 ай бұрын

    Clean setup! Appreciate the realistic budget friendly approach, im thinking of going for the Karlby kitchen worktop for my desk setup too :)

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks! The Karlby checks all the boxes of size, look, and durability in my opinion so def worth it👊

  • @Baby_Jeebus

    @Baby_Jeebus

    11 ай бұрын

    “Budget friendly” bros budget was 1000 bucks for a desk setup when he already had one

  • @oliver.n278

    @oliver.n278

    10 ай бұрын

    @@nickdesgn Isnt' the depth of 25" a little to small? At least it was for me, thats why i sold mine again and got a real desk top with 31 inches (80cm)

  • @debnn4854

    @debnn4854

    6 ай бұрын

    Love the countertop and set up. My setup will be similar. Thanks. 🖐

  • @woodworkingaspirations1720
    @woodworkingaspirations172010 ай бұрын

    Very practical setup.

  • @sheilahc3209
    @sheilahc32094 ай бұрын

    That window view is awesome ❤

  • @lethargic_cow
    @lethargic_cow4 ай бұрын

    Nice makeover, well done!

  • @user-bh3ik9jb4f
    @user-bh3ik9jb4f7 ай бұрын

    It looks nice in my opinion

  • @renesanchez652
    @renesanchez65211 ай бұрын

    This is perfect. Love it

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks!🙏🏼

  • @Ethan_TheBushBoy
    @Ethan_TheBushBoy6 ай бұрын

    that setup is clean af

  • @caiusblair
    @caiusblair11 ай бұрын

    really cool

  • @rilese3097
    @rilese30979 ай бұрын

    Your floors are beautiful! Love the new setup.

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! :)

  • @thefinancialneurologist
    @thefinancialneurologist4 ай бұрын

    Very clean production quality

  • @Mildsmiyoung
    @Mildsmiyoung9 ай бұрын

    Love it 😍

  • @Sudipto911
    @Sudipto9114 ай бұрын

    Thats a dope setup!

  • @starlightcammy7675
    @starlightcammy767510 ай бұрын

    absolutely love this video. I'm looking to get a new setup going and your video is highly inspiring to people on a budget. big ups pro. keep up the great work

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    10 ай бұрын

    Man i appreciate that! Thanks for the comment🙏🏼

  • @ThirCai
    @ThirCai4 ай бұрын

    very impressive makeover ! enjoy it bro

  • @ES6andCoffee
    @ES6andCoffeeАй бұрын

    At different times, via OfferUp I scored: Herman Miller Aeron $350 (new $1600) Added seat padding insert, $20. Herman Miller Sayl $80 (new $800) Replaced 1 arm padding $20 Steelcase Think $35 (new $1049) Replaced the wheels $25. Steelcase is my fave!

  • @twowheelsandcroissant
    @twowheelsandcroissant11 ай бұрын

    super clean, love it

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    11 ай бұрын

    🙏🏼🍻

  • @Matt-ux8hh
    @Matt-ux8hh11 ай бұрын

    The reason that they make the edge banding larger than the width of the board is so that you can cut it down for a more professional finish... at least that's why I think they do it. Also, if you notice there is a slight chamfer on the edge of the board. You will need a router and a small chamfer bit (looks like 1/4") to get the same edging all the way around the board.

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    11 ай бұрын

    Damn makes sense, thanks for the tip!

  • @MaxPorter101
    @MaxPorter10110 ай бұрын

    Great editing, keep it up!

  • @dbkeebs
    @dbkeebs11 ай бұрын

    Damn this looks so clean ! great setup man and great video no nonsense straight to the point

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    11 ай бұрын

    Hyped to hear you like it, appreciate it bro!

  • @sourcream1671
    @sourcream167111 ай бұрын

    it's amazing how you went from an extremely messy setup to something that is both cheap and nice looking

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    11 ай бұрын

    My old setup had no storage so it truly always looked like that. Now all that mess hides in the Alex drawer 😂 Appreciate the comment!

  • @ariansmovies
    @ariansmovies10 ай бұрын

    Gosh dang this setup looks attractively good. 😍

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    10 ай бұрын

    Haha thank you!!

  • @techguyph
    @techguyph10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this idea. ❤

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    10 ай бұрын

    🙌🏽❤

  • @alirezaasghari5550
    @alirezaasghari55505 ай бұрын

    Perfect

  • @EclecticIdeas
    @EclecticIdeas11 ай бұрын

    Good inspiration and on point with the budget. 🎉

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    11 ай бұрын

    🙌🏽💯

  • @revanispunk
    @revanispunk6 ай бұрын

    man huge W setup, the simpliest i've seen so far, and looks pretty good

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    6 ай бұрын

    I appreciate the comment!

  • @REANS
    @REANS11 ай бұрын

    8/10 set up. Clean, simple, colour matching, and perfect. If it comes to me, I wouldn't place it behind the window since I have trust issues for whatever reason rain drops might leak. I love everything else tbh.

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    11 ай бұрын

    8/10 i'll take that!🍻 Appreciate it!

  • @bernalbranding
    @bernalbranding10 ай бұрын

    Black, graphite grey and walnut is the ultimate masculine color palette.

  • @superangrybrit
    @superangrybrit4 ай бұрын

    It IS hella fresh! 😘👌

  • @manumudgal5776
    @manumudgal57763 ай бұрын

    This is perfect setup with all essential things. I learnt something.⭐

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Happy to hear

  • @3fingerroll
    @3fingerroll11 ай бұрын

    nice set up

  • @oshanshrestha4766
    @oshanshrestha476610 ай бұрын

    Amazing bro!!

  • @tokiofall
    @tokiofall11 ай бұрын

    You came up in recommendations! I watched your video and I liked the end result. I see you from Mexico, good luck friend. 🫶🏼

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for sticking around until the end🙏🏼

  • @discoveringeurope100
    @discoveringeurope10011 ай бұрын

    That's nice gaming room

  • @BigStuDolla91
    @BigStuDolla913 ай бұрын

    the mic behind the monitor idea was genius

  • @vikterstein9053
    @vikterstein90535 ай бұрын

    nice setup. I have the M1 too and I think you're really going to enjoy it.

  • @rickycky1332
    @rickycky13323 ай бұрын

    scheeeesh damn nice setup

  • @Dammmmmbruhhhhh
    @Dammmmmbruhhhhh11 ай бұрын

    super clean and miminal looks great

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    11 ай бұрын

    ❤🙏🏼

  • @Balaji_Devadoss
    @Balaji_Devadoss2 ай бұрын

    Nice one. I especially like the shadow short 👌 . Like the video.. awesome

  • @LifeOfBuster
    @LifeOfBuster4 ай бұрын

    I like it. it looks good

  • @absolut3
    @absolut39 ай бұрын

    Love the setup ! Great ideas and I've found some nice ideas for my setup makeover ! Nice video man !

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @babajideisrael0x
    @babajideisrael0x11 ай бұрын

    Nice setup, neat and clean 🎉

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    11 ай бұрын

    🙏🏼🙌🏽

  • @udaymane
    @udaymane4 ай бұрын

    Awesome setup with minimum budget

  • @HaggisMuncher-69-420
    @HaggisMuncher-69-420Ай бұрын

    You should attach the power bar to the underside of the desk so that when you raise the height you don't have a bunch of cables moving with it.

  • @KoolCreation
    @KoolCreation9 ай бұрын

    Nice!

  • @Antonio-vi4bk
    @Antonio-vi4bk9 ай бұрын

    great vid!!

  • @alwin5995
    @alwin59953 ай бұрын

    Awesome video. Just makes sure, during rainy season moisture doesnt get in from the windows behind, everything else is perfect.

  • @karenclaro4177
    @karenclaro41772 ай бұрын

    I saved it, of course. It's very realistic and very pro

  • @JoshTechgamer
    @JoshTechgamer4 ай бұрын

    looks great man Love it. I have same ikea Hack love it so much space for all my stuff lol

  • @derickmoncado
    @derickmoncado6 ай бұрын

    Clean as hell man. Love it!

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you my man!

  • @whoskhi1913
    @whoskhi191311 ай бұрын

    Great vid

  • @rei_baka1909
    @rei_baka19097 ай бұрын

    Just moved into new condo and I was looking for something like that, thanks man

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    7 ай бұрын

    Hyped for you, appreciate the comment!

  • @cCin_Cin44
    @cCin_Cin4411 ай бұрын

    nice set up! keep up the good work!

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    11 ай бұрын

    Appreciate it!

  • @chrislmaoo_
    @chrislmaoo_3 ай бұрын

    Of all things, I love how you literally said "BEEP" every single time you cursed

  • @jxttpc
    @jxttpc7 ай бұрын

    Nice

  • @jamesreyes2383
    @jamesreyes23835 ай бұрын

    That is some major upgrade bro.

  • @vanshitaarora3713
    @vanshitaarora3713 Жыл бұрын

    man Lovely video. I hate to see so less subscribers. Loved the content. Looking forward to more of it!

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate the kind message! Just started this channel a few days ago so I've got tons of work to do!

  • @Khual
    @Khual11 ай бұрын

    very clean I love it

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    11 ай бұрын

    🙏🏼

  • @alirezayasini9643
    @alirezayasini96439 ай бұрын

    cool! Thanks for the video man

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    9 ай бұрын

  • @mohammedtarig7356
    @mohammedtarig735611 ай бұрын

    nice setup man keep it up

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks my man!

  • @BlackapinoTheTechGuy
    @BlackapinoTheTechGuy8 ай бұрын

    *pretty nice, My Room is about the same size as your spare lmao but I managed to get all I needed onto one Desk which worked perfectly for me. Nice Man, Nice*

  • @Castlezimm
    @Castlezimm9 ай бұрын

    incredible video and editing. such a good setup congrats

  • @nickdesgn

    @nickdesgn

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @am_9944
    @am_99446 ай бұрын

    slick.

  • @Justfriends365
    @Justfriends3654 ай бұрын

    I went to streamstop for my setup I love it ❤

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