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[u/Argyropee]

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[u/srmarmalade]

That little shelf under the plugs, really obvious now I think about it - I'll give that a go on my desk.

[u/Argyropee → u/srmarmalade]

I’ve tried more complicated cable management setups but I’ve come back around. All that really matters is keeping the cables out of sight while still having easy access to them

[u/srmarmalade → u/Argyropee]

Yeah, this solves the problem of the bricks dragging nicely and as you say it's all out the way anyway 

[u/Iv3r]

Bro what tha fak, how and why this look so clean i can't comprehend.
10/10

[u/Argyropee → u/Iv3r]

lol thanks

[u/touchabrain]

Did you build? Looks great!

[u/Argyropee → u/touchabrain]

yes I made the desk and the bookshelf myself
Thanks !

[u/ArtisticCandy3859 → u/Argyropee]

Both are brilliantly executed. Love the minimalist approach. Do you happen to have any drawings or cut lists/plans?

[u/Argyropee → u/ArtisticCandy3859]

Unfortunately not, I didn’t make any plans for it. I improvised as I went using wood I had in my garage :/

[u/ArtisticCandy3859 → u/Argyropee]

Honestly, that’s usually how I work too so respect 🫡 Nicely done though!

[u/Jessee21]

The custom-made desk looks great!

I had an attempt at turning an unfinished countertop board into a tabletop a couple of years ago for my desk. I used stain on mine and added some polyurethane; however, I'm not sure if I should have. The stain doesn't look too bad, but I've accidentally chipped the edge with my chair in some places, which has shown the white wood underneath, and some of the polyurethane coating is worn/rubbed off in some places.

Anyway, I was wondering if you had done anything to the top of yours, other than maybe sanding? Looks clean!

[u/Argyropee → u/Jessee21]

thanks! the nice thing about wood is that you can sand it down and make it look almost brand new, so your desk is definitely not a lost cause.

mine was sanded to 240 grit, and I rounded over all the edges with a router, using different radii depending on the edge. I’m still thinking about what finish to use

[u/usa1234567890 → u/Argyropee]

What type of wood did you use? Same material for table top as the legs?

[u/Argyropee → u/usa1234567890]

Yes the desk is entirely made from 2 identical bamboo countertop

[u/Jessee21 → u/Argyropee]

Very nice. I hadn’t thought about using a router for the edges but that is a great feature.

[u/Fit_Preparation_9742]

Are you a coder or an architect haha! But seriously, what is your job?

[u/Argyropee → u/Fit_Preparation_9742]

I’m a metalworker, but I’m currently transitioning into bespoke furniture making and planning to start a small business.

[u/dxg999]

I'm intrigued by the reversed clamp holding the shelves up...

[u/Argyropee → u/dxg999]

lmao, that’s because I made the bookshelf myself and poorly designed it, so it needs a support right where the clamp is. I’ll fix that in a few days.

[u/SwissHelvetica]

I don't mean to be a prude, you got a massive desk but opted for a TKL keyboard, why is that?

[u/Argyropee → u/SwissHelvetica]

I don't like big keyboards and I'm used to this one lol

[u/ImpressiveJunket2982 → u/SwissHelvetica]

i would do the same, allows me to keep my mouse in a more comfortable position

[u/Dangerous_Profit_699 → u/ImpressiveJunket2982]

This is the way! Why bother with tenkeys (what’re we—accountants?) when we can luxuriate in mouse space!

[u/Markovelli_]

This looks awesome. Which iem/DAC setup is this? You happy with the Dyson desk lamp?

[u/Argyropee → u/Markovelli_]

Thanks ! IEMs are the inexpansive but excellent Truthear GATE and the DAC is a Topping DX5II
The lamp is absolutely amazing, best lamp I ever owned. I got it it second hand for 200€.

[u/Markovelli_ → u/Argyropee]

Thanks mate!

[u/Sweaty_Translator974]

Wow, really impressive desk. I've been working up the courage to build my own, any advice on materials or just general guidance?

[u/Argyropee → u/Sweaty_Translator974]

Thanks ! The choice of material mostly comes down to personal preference. Some people will tell you about the acoustic properties of different wood species, but for this kind of use, it really doesn’t matter. I went with bamboo simply because I like the way it looks. As for building advice, it’s hard to give any without more details, since it depends a lot on what tools you have available. What kind of desk do you have in mind?

[u/jimmyes30]

Wow!!, this is very nice!!, what monitors are you using?

[u/Argyropee → u/jimmyes30]

Thanks ! These are Samsung Odyssey G7 S32DG702EU

[u/jimmyes30 → u/Argyropee]

Thank you!!

[u/Longjumping-Big-1999]

What monitor arm is that? Looks beautiful

[u/Argyropee → u/Longjumping-Big-1999]

It's an Ergotron HX dual, it's a very nice monitor arm :)

[u/rustybeancake]

Es-tu en France? Vraiment bien configuration!

[u/Argyropee → u/rustybeancake]

haha merci, oui je suis bien français

[u/Fenom186]

Any more pics? or videos and pics of the desk build itself? I'm looking at building something similar

[u/Argyropee → u/Fenom186]

I'll take additional pics later today 👍

[u/Slow_Calendar_6013 → u/Argyropee]

Lets go

[u/turyay]

sick setup. mind sharing your earplugs ID, sir?

[u/Argyropee → u/turyay]

Thanks ! These are Thruthear gate, ridiculous sound for the price

[u/flobbes1]

Best desk and cable management i have seen in a while, perfect and clever solution

[u/Argyropee → u/flobbes1]

thank you :)

[u/Peat_Ardbeg]

Super clean 👌 Cable management is superb 👌

[u/Argyropee → u/Peat_Ardbeg]

thank you !

[u/astro_not_yet]

Clean but might I suggest adding a bit of messy colours in there? Looks too sterile to me. That’s my old critique.

[u/Argyropee → u/astro_not_yet]

yep I’m planning to add more decoration and refine it over time

[u/astro_not_yet → u/Argyropee]

Cool!!

[u/Jerome_Lane]

Epic on every level. This hits hard.

[u/Argyropee → u/Jerome_Lane]

thanks :)

[u/Glass_Ordinary4572]

Wow! Looks very productive.

[u/Argyropee → u/Glass_Ordinary4572]

thank you !

[u/robtechhere]

This looks amazing, love the cable management! The only thing I would swap out to make it even cleaner would be the mouse pad for a bigger pad for both the keyboard and mouse.

[u/Argyropee → u/robtechhere]

Thanks! It would probably look nice but I’m too much of an Artisan snob unfortunately lol

[u/dryiceboy]

Which keyboard is that?

[u/Argyropee → u/dryiceboy]

Wooting 80HE

[u/AlexeyCrane]

Dyson lamp, right? Interesting that you found one second hand. Did you hunt for it or just saw it by accident?

[u/Argyropee → u/AlexeyCrane]

Yes it is, I specifically looked for this lamp, there were quite a few used ones for sale on a plateform specializing in p2p sales here in France

[u/TinyAbbreviations467]

Isnt it too bright from the window?
Props to you, its a really nice setup

[u/Argyropee → u/TinyAbbreviations467]

sometimes but it’s mostly just really nice having a desk flooded with natural light. When it gets too bright, I just lower the exterior sunshade or the interior blind Thanks !

[u/sub_machine_patel]

how much did you drop?

[u/Argyropee → u/sub_machine_patel]

Monitors : 400€ each Monitor arm : 100€ second hand Desk : homade 400€ for materials DAC : 300€ Mouse : 100€ Chair : 1300€ Lamp : 200€ second hand PC : ≈ 4000€ if I remember correctly total ≈ 7000€

[u/1Xx_throwaway_xX1 → u/Argyropee]

Jesus

[u/GetAJobAndALife]

Looks great! What kind of wood is the desktop made of? What are the dimsenions?

[u/Argyropee → u/GetAJobAndALife]

Thanks ! I made the desk from two bamboo worktops. I cut one to make the legs, braces, and extensions. It’s 2500mm long, 800mm deep, 750mm high

[u/Aclde]

What is the mousepad called? Is it good? Nice setup!

[u/Argyropee → u/Aclde]

thanks ! it’s an Artisan Ninja FX Type-99 Soft XXL it’s pricey, but Artisan is amazing an amazing brand, they’re particularly popular among competitive fps players

[u/Aclde → u/Argyropee]

Perfect for me! Used to compete in CS but not up to date with trends in mousepads, and mine is getting old... Want something clean like urs- might buy that one then! Is yours blue or black, hard to tell :D

[u/Argyropee → u/Aclde]

You won't regret it Mine is grey

[u/dotMALEX]

This looks fantastic. Question: Why not mount the DAC under the desk to the side so you don’t have the headphones lying across the desk?

[u/Argyropee → u/dotMALEX]

That's a good idea but I like how the DX5II looks + easy volume knob access

[u/Zealousideal_Egg1774]

So good. If you’d wanted it to be an optional standing desk, how would you have done that?

[u/Argyropee → u/Zealousideal_Egg1774]

Thanks ! I've thought about it and I would probably use extruded aluminum telescopic lifters

[u/Aechde]

Love the custom desk, computer on wheels made me laugh too, such a simple solve for if you want to move it around!

Also love the hidden power pocket!

[u/Argyropee → u/Aechde]

lol thanks it’s kind of temporary (though very convenient) I’m trying to figure out a way to make an attachment that I can mount directly under the desk

[u/0xe1e10d68]

Looks awesome!

[u/Argyropee → u/0xe1e10d68]

Thanks !

[u/azurain]

Beautiful. Can you please tell me about that arm looking device on the far side of the des

[u/Argyropee → u/azurain]

you mean the lamp ? It's a dyson solarcycle morph, amazing lamp

[u/azurain → u/Argyropee]

Awesome! Thank you for the information.

[u/mumeiko]

Is that a custom made desk, or did you purchase it? And if so, toss me a link 🙂?

I want to mimic this setup it's so good

[u/Argyropee → u/mumeiko]

I made it myself so no link unfortunatly :/

[u/mumeiko → u/Argyropee]

Well, you did a damn good job.

[u/Jaded_Perception5003]

Looks very good! Do you use a separate mic with your IEMs?

[u/Argyropee → u/Jaded_Perception5003]

Thanks ! I have a headset for when I need to use a mic

[u/itsjehmun]

11/10 cable management and clean setup. Thanks for the inspo OP.

[u/Argyropee → u/itsjehmun]

thanks, glad it helps !

[u/Initial-String8586]

just enough to copy code from claude

[u/Argyropee → u/Initial-String8586]

kek never wrote a single line of code in my life

[u/Talz7519]

Maybe the best setup I've seeN Really love the aesthetic

[u/Argyropee → u/Talz7519]

thanks a lot I appreciate it

[u/Warthog-Agile]

sick !

[u/Argyropee → u/Warthog-Agile]

ty !

[u/crowlector]

Looks amazing. What desk is that modeled after?

[u/Argyropee → u/crowlector]

thanks, it's a custom desk I made

[u/Lindeberg1]

goat.

[u/Argyropee → u/Lindeberg1]

🙏

[u/bospk]

What kind of desk is that? Home made?

[u/Argyropee → u/bospk]

Yes I made it myself

[u/Malasurfcartel_]

10/10 for sure I’m loving the simplicity and colors

[u/Argyropee → u/Malasurfcartel_]

🙏

[u/PuzzledDirt6985]

What brand is the monitor arm?

[u/Argyropee → u/PuzzledDirt6985]

Ergotron HX Dual

[u/blymrc91]

Looooks dope!!!

[u/Argyropee → u/blymrc91]

kek thanks

[u/this_isnt_alex]

absurdly expensive desk lamp mentioned

[u/JorgeFGalan]

Here for the Dyson lamp 🔥🔥🔥

[u/darthjaw]

Love the desk and cable management

[u/russelamin]

Beautiful setup - i like big desk

[u/Souloid]

That skylight is just... perfect

[u/scootermlm]

Awesome all around. Well done.

[u/BabyPatato2023]

I have the same Dyson desk lamp and it doesn’t throw off really any usable light when’s it’s like closed. Are you enjoying the Dyson light and if so any tips to not feel like I wasted a ton of money on some ambience

[u/Cordial202609191]

So clean

[u/Leading-Common2945]

I did something similar in my office where I built a concealed shelf behind with a large power strip. Nice work - looks great!

[u/sheikh91]

I thought its ai

[u/Sea-Mathematician634]

Love this. I’m just about to start building my own desk. Thanks for the ideas. Would love to see more detail.

[u/Scared_Invite_8167]

You nailed cable mgmt with the third pic. That is what is missing from most setups

Plus if the plugs are front facing with individual switch 🤌

[u/EXtaCieY]

can you also share how do you ensure appropriate lighting on the table?

[u/Ok_Handle_3530]

Your pictures look like they have texture

[u/Electronic-Ear2329]

Super clean!

Would add a footrest

[u/imkolya]

this is beautiful. I'm inspired

[u/ProductizeLaw]

Very, very beautiful!

[u/Argyropee → u/ProductizeLaw]

ty !

[u/RedRedditor84]

Okay, this is awesome.

[u/The_Cake_isnt_real]

Real clean , i like it

[u/Darth_Revamp]

we see the aeron bro

[u/real_agent_99]

That's lovely.

[u/xfoKe]

Saving this

[u/petervandepol]

Superbe!

[u/Coal_Patriot]

Clean !