Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Ready to transform your workspace without breaking the bank? In this video, I'll take you on my journey to rebuild my desk office space on a budget, focusing on cleanliness, organization, surface space, and cable management. This transformation significantly improved my workspace and subsequently my headspace as I spend a lot of time at this desk. I hope it inspires future creativity and enhances efficiency.
I tried to keep it simple and I wanted to focus on several essential aspects:
► Redesign and reconsider what the space is actually being used for.
► Smart organization to maximize space and declutter my desk for a clean and inspiring environment.
► Prioritize the gadgets and things that I use constantly.
► Incorporate some DIY organization solutions in the form of 3D printing.
► Sleek and functional design with bright and warm colors
► Repurpose many items to save money, while new items should be budget friendly while still looking premium.
While my workspace and desk design will not likely be winning any awards, it was done on a very reasonable budget. I've seen very fancy desk builds on YouTube but they are unfortunately extremely expensive.
This video was not sponsored in any way so all of the items were purchased out of pocket. To try and keep the prices reasonable while getting the best possible products, I spent a lot of time searching through Amazon and shopping while there are sales. I've posted all of the relevant Amazon links below. As an Amazon associate I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you).
Sim Racing Stand
► amzn.to/3Sqw2GN
IKEA Lack Table
► ikea.com/ca/en/p/lack-side-table-white-30514791
Thermaltake PC Case
► amzn.to/3U5Uezt
DeepCool Fans 3 Pack
► amzn.to/3SadPvO
1TB NVMe SSD
► amzn.to/3Htj5WA
12pcs 140mm Metal Dust Filter
► amzn.to/47DZ0aE
2 Pack 360mm x 120mm Magnetic Filter
► amzn.to/3vKmeyA
Smart LED Strip 16.4ft
► amzn.to/3S2dpaS
Wireless Keyboard
► amzn.to/3Ud3JwT
Bookshelf Speakers
► amzn.to/47KfrlT
Dual Monitor Desk Mount
► amzn.to/48IJPhH
Microphone Arm Stand
► amzn.to/48HW26f
Mini Pop Filter
► amzn.to/42c5cWb
Tilting TV Mounts for Most 26-60 Inch
► amzn.to/3u19e79
White Braided Cable Sleeve
► amzn.to/3U9QAVj
IKEA Signum Cable Tray
► ikea.com/ca/en/p/signum-cable-management-horizontal-silver-color-30200253
Similar Cable Management Tray
► amzn.to/3u2YhC8
3 Sided Power Bar
► amzn.to/3SoAvK6
3 Port Power Strip with USB
► amzn.to/3OdXN2U
Velcro Cut to Length Tie Wraps
► amzn.to/48JPjJ6
► Western Digital Elements 8TB Drive:
amzn.to/4b4F3gd
► TP Link 7 Port Powered USB 3.0 hub
amzn.to/42faWyn
Steelcase Series 2 Chair
► amzn.to/3tSPYc9
Haworth Very Office Chair
► store.haworth.com/products/very-office-chair
In addition to the purchased items, I also used 3D printing to achieve some of my goals. As promised, I made all of those files available here:
Speaker Wedges
► printables.com/model/714394-speaker-wedge-stand-for-edifier-r1280db-or-similar
Pop Filter Mount
► printables.com/model/714379-pop-filter-mount-for-yeti-snowball-ice
XBOX S Under Desk Mount
► printables.com/model/724235-xbox-s-under-desk-mount
One Beat Power Strip Stand
► printables.com/model/724304-onebeat-power-strip-stand-for-desk
Thermaltake Core P3 TG Pro Parts
► printables.com/model/737822-thermaltake-core-p3-tg-pro-fan-mounts-and-slot-cov
HDD and USB Stand
► printables.com/model/737904-hard-drive-and-usb-hub-stand-vertical-and-horizont
Other items seen in this video that may have caught your eye...
Custom laptop stand
► youtu.be/oNoYDS12Vso
Ikea Shelf With LED Lights
► youtu.be/Z_HawA8i9qo
0:00 Intro
1:09 Build Goals
3:33 Sim Racing Solution
4:14 Paper Printer Solution
5:17 PC Solution and Case Build
10:02 LED Light Strip Install
10:46 PC Peripherals (Keyboard / Speakers / Monitors)
13:45 TV Wall Mount
14:44 Cable Concealers
15:18 Under Desk Cable Management
16:23 Under Desk XBOX Mount
16:49 Desk Top Accessories
18:17 Office Chair Upgrade
19:17 Outro
#DeskSetup #WorkspaceMakeover #DeskDesign #DIYWorkspace #DeskInspiration
****************************************************************************
If you enjoy and have benefited from my content and are feeling generous I would love your support! You can "buy me a coffee" here:
► paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=V2T6MEFUGP73Y
By supporting my channel you are encouraging me to continue with this time consuming endeavor. A lot of time goes into design work, building my projects, filming the videos, editing the videos, etc. Plus it all costs money! Your generosity goes a long way in helping me bring you better content as often as I can!
Follow me on Instagram!
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Ready to transform your workspace without breaking the bank? In this video, I'll take you on my journey to rebuild my desk office space on a budget, focusing on cleanliness, organization, surface space, and cable management. This transformation significantly improved my workspace and subsequently my headspace as I spend a lot of time at this desk. I hope it inspires future creativity and enhances efficiency.
I tried to keep it simple and I wanted to focus on several essential aspects:
► Redesign and reconsider what the space is actually being used for.
► Smart organization to maximize space and declutter my desk for a clean and inspiring environment.
► Prioritize the gadgets and things that I use constantly.
► Incorporate some DIY organization solutions in the form of 3D printing.
► Sleek and functional design with bright and warm colors
► Repurpose many items to save money, while new items should be budget friendly while still looking premium.
While my workspace and desk design will not likely be winning any awards, it was done on a very reasonable budget. I've seen very fancy desk builds on YouTube but they are unfortunately extremely expensive.
This video was not sponsored in any way so all of the items were purchased out of pocket. To try and keep the prices reasonable while getting the best possible products, I spent a lot of time searching through Amazon and shopping while there are sales. I've posted all of the relevant Amazon links below. As an Amazon associate I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you).
Sim Racing Stand
► amzn.to/3Sqw2GN
IKEA Lack Table
► ikea.com/ca/en/p/lack-side-table-white-30514791
Thermaltake PC Case
► amzn.to/3U5Uezt
DeepCool Fans 3 Pack
► amzn.to/3SadPvO
1TB NVMe SSD
► amzn.to/3Htj5WA
12pcs 140mm Metal Dust Filter
► amzn.to/47DZ0aE
2 Pack 360mm x 120mm Magnetic Filter
► amzn.to/3vKmeyA
Smart LED Strip 16.4ft
► amzn.to/3S2dpaS
Wireless Keyboard
► amzn.to/3Ud3JwT
Bookshelf Speakers
► amzn.to/47KfrlT
Dual Monitor Desk Mount
► amzn.to/48IJPhH
Microphone Arm Stand
► amzn.to/48HW26f
Mini Pop Filter
► amzn.to/42c5cWb
Tilting TV Mounts for Most 26-60 Inch
► amzn.to/3u19e79
White Braided Cable Sleeve
► amzn.to/3U9QAVj
IKEA Signum Cable Tray
► ikea.com/ca/en/p/signum-cable-management-horizontal-silver-color-30200253
Similar Cable Management Tray
► amzn.to/3u2YhC8
3 Sided Power Bar
► amzn.to/3SoAvK6
3 Port Power Strip with USB
► amzn.to/3OdXN2U
Velcro Cut to Length Tie Wraps
► amzn.to/48JPjJ6
► Western Digital Elements 8TB Drive:
amzn.to/4b4F3gd
► TP Link 7 Port Powered USB 3.0 hub
amzn.to/42faWyn
Steelcase Series 2 Chair
► amzn.to/3tSPYc9
Haworth Very Office Chair
► store.haworth.com/products/very-office-chair
In addition to the purchased items, I also used 3D printing to achieve some of my goals. As promised, I made all of those files available here:
Speaker Wedges
► printables.com/model/714394-speaker-wedge-stand-for-edifier-r1280db-or-similar
Pop Filter Mount
► printables.com/model/714379-pop-filter-mount-for-yeti-snowball-ice
XBOX S Under Desk Mount
► printables.com/model/724235-xbox-s-under-desk-mount
One Beat Power Strip Stand
► printables.com/model/724304-onebeat-power-strip-stand-for-desk
Thermaltake Core P3 TG Pro Parts
► printables.com/model/737822-thermaltake-core-p3-tg-pro-fan-mounts-and-slot-cov
HDD and USB Stand
► printables.com/model/737904-hard-drive-and-usb-hub-stand-vertical-and-horizont
Other items seen in this video that may have caught your eye...
Custom laptop stand
► youtu.be/oNoYDS12Vso
Ikea Shelf With LED Lights
► youtu.be/Z_HawA8i9qo
0:00 Intro
1:09 Build Goals
3:33 Sim Racing Solution
4:14 Paper Printer Solution
5:17 PC Solution and Case Build
10:02 LED Light Strip Install
10:46 PC Peripherals (Keyboard / Speakers / Monitors)
13:45 TV Wall Mount
14:44 Cable Concealers
15:18 Under Desk Cable Management
16:23 Under Desk XBOX Mount
16:49 Desk Top Accessories
18:17 Office Chair Upgrade
19:17 Outro
#DeskSetup #WorkspaceMakeover #DeskDesign #DIYWorkspace #DeskInspiration
****************************************************************************
If you enjoy and have benefited from my content and are feeling generous I would love your support! You can "buy me a coffee" here:
► paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=V2T6MEFUGP73Y
By supporting my channel you are encouraging me to continue with this time consuming endeavor. A lot of time goes into design work, building my projects, filming the videos, editing the videos, etc. Plus it all costs money! Your generosity goes a long way in helping me bring you better content as often as I can!
Follow me on Instagram!
► instagram.com/embracemaking
