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23/11/05 - We decided we're gonna do the master bath remodel (/notes/house#projects) next summer, so I'll be migrating my office into the den. We're going to be turning the other office into a dressing room/walk-in closet as part of a bathroom renovation and the better half will be moving into my office. Here they are now:

I measured up the den wall at 168" wide and 96" tall and I whipped this up as a start.

Since it's 14 feet long, I'm gonna combine the now mostly neglected easel into my desk. What I'm not going to do is turn my garage into a woodworking shop even though that's tempting because I have some experience with it. The only thing new I'll need there is some new clamps, stain, and fresh sandpaper. I'll use unfinished prebuilt cabinets and match the dark walnut stain to the existing mantle, rafters, and wet bar(aquarium stand) so it looks like it has been here since the house was built.

And while I'm at it, I'll likely upgrade the old mac mini, add a keyboard, and integrate the audio and video into it. The 96" space will allow for two people to work side by side. I'm also planning on having a lift on the I'm estimating the cost to be under a grand sans mac studio. I'll continue using it as my daily day gig, but I'd also like to venture into some more creative endeavors. I'm really hoping it'll put my eyes on the canvas as much as the monitors, but most importantly it'll be much easier to take a nap on the sofa or let Iris in and out.

It's going right here 👇🏼 where the big painting is hung.

Notes:​

  • I'll need to plan a solid three day weekend to get it done. ( Feb )
    • materials on site in advance - delivery order
  • 16' foot length (3)2x12 oak or laminate to match the bar for the desktop.
    • premade or cut desktop ready to roll before cabinet install
  • (2)36" prebuilt cabinets (1)w/drawer
    • will need to trim the 4" footers off of the prebuilt cabinets so that the desk height is 30" or 31" including the countertop.
      • could not find suitable 30"
    • mounting rack for audio and RAID storage
    • paint/brush drawer w/organizer
  • (2) 46" drawers ( will need be custom made )
    • palette drawer with removable/replaceable glass/wood tops
      • new custom cut glass pallette
    • keyboard drawer ( Nord 73 is 40" )
  • 32" monitors(2)
    • on arm lift w/keyboard tray for standing
  • VESA tv (75") mount w/swing angle
  • cabinet cutout for sub-woofer so it stays hidden
    • sound dampeners ( no rattle )
  • existing electrical outlets are sufficient
  • cable management / mounted power strips
  • table top easel and draft table
    • easel on pull-out rotate gear ( same as living room TV )
    • additional lighting for easel
    • storage for oil, watercolor, mediums, and brushes
    • mount art light for better stability
  • floating shelf above monitors
    • match mantle dimensions
  • sell/donate old desk ( 1960s... was told that it came from Disney studios originally )
    • chunk the cheap bookshelves
    • continue to use under the stairs closet to hold canvas and lighting
    • mv framed mirror to brick wall to refract morning light
    • mv end table from sofa to chair

Materials:​

  • (1) ($1060) Basalt Slate Laminate countertop 168" x 26" - 31 sq/ft @ $34.20 per / 1/2" thickness/Waterfall Edge link
  • (1) ($285) Solid Spruce Rough Hewn Mantel 72x5x8" link
  • (1) MinWax Dark Walnut Stain - link
  • (2) ($165 per) Hampton Bay cabinet 36x24x34.5" - link
    • *or (2) ($372 per) Hampton Bay Shaker 36" Java - link
  • (2) ($22) Hampton Bay 23.25 in. W x 34.5 in. H Base Cabinet End Panel in Unfinished Beech
  • (4) ($9.36) Franklin Brass Matte Black Round Cabinet Knob - link
  • (2) ($16.05) Franklin Brass Matte Black Bar Pull 5-1/16" - link
  • (2) ($34.98) Commercial Electric 12ft 8 Outlet Protector - link
  • (1) ($14.99) J-Channel Desk Cable Organizer - link
  • (1) ($63.99) ProMounts Mount 32-85" VESA link
  • (1) ($10.91) QualGear Multipurpose Cable Holders - link
  • (1) ($14.97) Ryobi Carbon Hole Saw Set - link
  • (3) ($6.97) 2" Furniture Hole Cover black - link
  • (4) ($3.34) 2x4x8 prime stud link
  • (1) ($2.28) 8" Wood Composite Shim (12pk) - link
  • (4) ($24.93) 22" Everbuilt Soft-Close Full Extension Side Mount Ball Bearing Drawer Slide Set 1-Pair link
  • (1) ($8.98) Grip-Rite #6 x 1-1/4 in. Philips Bugle-Head Coarse Thread Gold Screws (1 lb./Pack) link
  • (1) ($14.97) Husky Pivoting Carpet Knife link

👉🏼 Total: $1800 ( likely add another $200 )

References:​

Equipment:​

  • Mac studio/book/tv/pad
    • trade out current Mini for Studio 🖥️ 👈🏼
      • or just get M2 Pro in a new mini to save $500
    • trackpads / keyboards
    • Lacie Drives
    • Router/wifi
  • ViewSonic VX3267U-4K / Lenovo C32q-20
  • Sony 75” Class X85K 4K HDR LED
  • Onkyo Amp
    • Polk Reference ( switch to Yamaha )
    • Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 ( 2 computer )
    • Pinnacle sub/rear/center
    • Focusrite Scarlett
      • Shure SM7db/Blue Yeti
      • Nord Electro 73 🎹 👈🏼
  • Epson Supertank 19"
  • Cameras/tripods/lighting/gear
  • Art Supplies - paint/medium/cleaners
    • glass pallette
    • arm light

New Equipment Total: ( Studio $2000 / Nord $2000 )