How to get a CHEAP Modern Desk Setup | Cozy, Creative & Minimal 

Finally! A desk that isn’t as shallow as my ex. Thank you for this

I went with an 80x32in solid core wood door and it has been perfect. Put it on top of an UpLift standing desk motor.

Just picked up a desk just like that for $20 on Facebook marketplace! It was barely used, and the guy needed to get rid of it as soon as possible because he was moving. Helped save money for better computer parts

Happy someone finally made a video about the Karlby Island desktop showing just how big and spacious it is. I've been planning (once I have the space) on changing my LINNMON desktop which I currently have on my sit-stand desk frame to the KARLBY Island desktop for the added depth to keep my 27’’ monitor at a good distance but also to have room to work without always having to remove my keyboard, mouse, and mouse mat. This desktop has enough depth to place it against a wall and still provide enough leg room to extend my legs and rest them on a leg rest underneath. The added width will also be great.

Nice! The alex drawers are about 23" deep, your desk however is 42 deep. What did you do with the 19" excess of desk . is that hanging off the back of the alex tables and did you need some sort of support ? Thanks

GOAT, this is exactly the perspective I was looking for a tv as monitor setup.

as a persone wanting to build my dream desk in 2023, thank you for this video. i now have more options when looking for parts and will most likely take this video and aply it. keep up the awesome vids man.

Omg thank you for this video. Ive spent weeks trying to find a desk for my setup and one of my biggest pet peeves was the width for the desk. I like to have a lot of room myself for my gaming setup. This idea is actually genius. Great content! You earned yourself a new subscriber.

I've been wanting to get the butcher block top but I haven't really been interested in the drawers cuz I really just don't need them. Had no idea I could just buy legs off of amazon, which is cool because now I can look for something kinda stylish for the side legs, and pick out something kinda drab/boring for a support leg in the rear of the desk. I wasn't too keen on just the metal pole you can get, doesn't quite complete the look imo. I strongly thank you for this idea, been trying to piece together a dream desk for quite some time :)

Are those Alex Drawers long enough to support the desktop? Do you have something on the back end to support it from tipping?

lightning in this is super nice

Excellent video, mate! New subscriber. A door desk is a great option for a budget desk setup. I built one for my first home (actually it was a little studio condo). The door knob hole is perfect for cable management. I used a pair of solid metal sawhorses on each end. It was a cool setup until I noticed the sag that developed over a few months. Lesson learned: add a post or some other kind of support in the middle of the desk. I now use an Ikea Galant desk. IMO, the Galant was the best computer desk ever. You could put together exactly the kind of desk that best suited your needs. I still can't understand why it was discontinued. Mine is 15 years old. Definitely has some battle scars, but the old man works great and still looks pretty good.

lmao "i got you guys"

I went with a 72x39 top.

This was super helpful, honestly. I was just thinking about the pros and cons of the island butcher block.. this confirms it for me..

The 5 inches deep part just earned you a new subscriber

What legs are you using in the rear behind the Alex drawers and are the 27.5" or 28"? Looks fantastic! 👍

Nice video as usual! Are you supporting the desk with something else other than the drawers, considering the depth?

You're a legend! Thank you for the amazing idea!

the quality of your channel is fantastic.. i’m impressed! keep it up:)

I've been unable to find this desk for sale in the UK are there any alternatives to this?

Cool video! For a minute there I thought you were going to say you got two Karlby counter tops and put them together.

Is the 42” depth awkward with the Alex drawers? Because it looks like there would be space behind the drawers where it could tip? Did you mount them with something or does the weight work well enough?

Great tips my man

Hello, Thank You For Sharing and Update Excellent 👍👏👏👏👏 Awesome

Looks awesome boss man.

Great video! Going to look into this when I move to expand my desks

i use a door as a table top in the size of the butcherblock costed me just $15 i did the staining and finishing its worth it

video quality is insane

this is CLEAN

Can you show a picture of the front & back side of your desk? Reason I asking is, wouldn't this be unbalanced as the Alex drawers are placed on the front side there is no support on the back side unless you have legs on it. Or is it that the island top is heavy enough that there is no need to support the back side? I'm looking to do a 105" long desk for 2 gamer setup as my movie room hasn't been used for 4 years now time to move the leather couch & make the room a gamers room. We have 3 gamers in our house.

Did you install metal table legs behind the Alex drawers?

I wonder if there's a shorter (not as deep) version of this desk that I can use for my own recording desk. I've been looking to get a completely separate desk to position my camera on to talk to. I like this.

So you use the Alex drawers in the front and those legs go in the rear and the block sits flush?

Had to pause at the 1:50 mark for the amount of laughter I couldn’t control 😂😂😂☠️

that setup u have is exacty what i want

Nice desk setup.

Go Blue!

I’ve got a question about building a desk out of a door. I’m putting it on top of 2 Alex drawers and probably some support in the back. But as a gamer should I get a solid core or hollow core door. Looking for tips, anything will help😁

amazing video!another subscriber but i was just wondering whether you could tell me the mouse pad you have

5 inches is like way above average!!

I’m doing the Alex right now and thinking of moving to a 30 inch deep top but the Alex is clearly less than that. How did you deal with the overhang on your island top? Centering the Alex means you lose draw space but pulling it forward means you’ll need a leg in the back and kills the aesthetic of the desk.

Great setup! Have you made a video about the stuff on the desk that you use? Like the keyboard mat or the monitor and speakers? Would love to get more info on those, thanks.

2023 is the 100K year

Do you put legs on the back corners I know the top is longer than the drawers. Been having this in my ikea cart forever cause I like more depth for my gaming desk you are the first person I have seen to pull the trigger on it. Nice video btw

1:45 lol, I felt like this comment was coming

Nice setup! I feel like I could leave way more wittier comments with a setup like that.

So my question is, The Alex drawers are only 27.5 inches deep. How does it stay with the island countertop. Seems like it wouldn't be very sturdy

Deeeeeeep desk yes.

Thanks for this! Quick q, how did you get your SÄLJAN desktop to look so dark? The oak option on the website seems much lighter..

Is the top block the same model as what you have in the description? Cause the video looks like a $400 Karlby

You're recommending linoleum plastic covered particle board for $169. You can buy an expresso stained solid Acacia wood butcher block from Lowes with the same dimensions for just $74 more. I understand saving money if you're on a budget but damn...

So you don’t have a balance issue on the Alex drawers with that extra added depth?

Is the countertop being held up by the Alex drawers or do you have someting behind them helping hold up the rest of the countertop?? Definitely looking for something with depth to it. Thank you!

Why is the tabletop darker than in link also I like in but I think 42 is a bit much I would say 30 to 35

What are you using for the back supports on that 42” island

What is that wooden stand your monitor is sitting on?

Really like the look! Is the table top bolted on the drawers? To me it feels unsafe for how clumsy i am and with a dog around, been looking for deeper desk !

¿What holds up the back of the desk? The desk top is 42 inches deep. The Alex drawers are only 23 inches deep. I want to put together this exact same desk, but I don't understand how you're supporting the desk top.

Can we see the drawers more? Does the butcher block go over the Alex drawers

Big E, did you painted your desktop? The color looks darker than what is on the IKEA site. If so, what’s the color?

Dude this karlby walnut kitchen island counter top...cost 449$ plus taxe here Ottawa Canada

Is this just a slab of wood on top of Alex drawers? Any attachments needed? Against the wall?

What camera are you using? And how’s your mic so clear without being right in your face

About to pull the trigger and do this, but ikea UK doesn't sell the larger worktop, so I'm sourcing elsewhere, of curiosity how much is the overhang at the back of the Alex draw, does this cause any balance issues with weight from monitor and speakers at the back etc?

Did you stain that island top. I don't see that one in a dark stain color. Looks like Karlby Island which is 399.99?

dude what keyboard mat is that?

100k easy this year for sure

Alright I'm confused. If you have Alex Drawers you don't even need the legs do you?

whats the ideal desk depth for a 27 inch monitor?

Did you screw the drawers into the butcher block or just said it on top?

may i ask how do u get the counter top and the drawers the same size so it will fit perfectly?

What desktop wallpaper are you using?

Table length please

Great video thank you for sharing this. I'm pretty close to an Ikea. I had one question, does the desktop sit nice and flat on top of the Alex Drawers? Are the Alex Drawers the same depth as the top? I like the setup you have.

So is that $120 for the Alex drawers for one or two?

Can anyone tell me why watching videos on desks is interesting I go down the rabbit hole at least a few times every month but my desk still sucks lol

How did you get the color for the desk??!?!

does the countertop just sit there or is it attached to the draws?

are their any monitor arms that almost reach from side to side because the ones i see look way to far away

In the description it says how much everything cost and all of it together is 510$

How did you stain that oak tree laminate? Or at least make it look darker? I'm mind boggled atm.

The Karlby island alone is 349-399 unless you got the laminate one.

Can you get a custom size butcher block at Home Depot? Or do you have to chose the sizes they already have?

So question, is the desktop in your setup just sitting on top of the Alex drawers or did you somehow bolt them in? Wondering for sturdiness/safety purposes

looks like they dont have this stain/color anymore :(. Anyone able to find it?

what mousemat you got lad?

How much inches is your monitor and desk

its been a while. Any sag? Did you need a center bar?

Thanks for the great video ! Quick question, how do you deal with the "overhang" of the butcher block on the alex units ? I mean the block has more width than the alex unit. Or is it even a problem ? Sorry if i don't make any sense, english is not my first language

Bro 200 dollars I n our country 16750 rs so it is expensive for me Me thinking about myself now Why can't I stop watching this kind of videos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This just looks like the typical Ikea hack desk...

alex is 100 euros each

Says he doesn't want to do the done-to-death ikea hacks and proceeds to do an Ikea hack.

$200 my ass. Minimum $200 for the drawers alone, then another $200 for a top unless you go for a cheap laminate one.

particle board top...no thanks

$200?? Get outta here. The Alex drawers are $90 each. Plus the table top which you said you got for $150 on streamer cred cuz I can only find a 42 inch deep butcher block for $500. You ain’t making no desk like this one under $300-$500. Stop lieing to the people.

Now cheap is subjective I know but $2000 doesn't seem very cheap at all

$200 is not budget 😂😂

I love it but where did you get the desk mat