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Studio

23/11/05 - We decided we're gonna do the master bath remodel (/notes/house#projects) next year, so I'll be migrating my office into the den so my better half can have this one and because we're turning one of our existing offices into part of the bathroom and a walk in closet.

I'm going to build a custom desk and stain it up to match the existing mantle, rafters, and cabinetry so it looks like it's original. I measured up the den wall at 168" wide and 96" tall and I whipped this up as a start.

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 belts. I'll build the 16 foot desktop and use prebuilt cabinets on the wall right here 👇🏼

And while I'm at it, I'd like to upgrade the old mac mini (https://davidawindham.com/mac-mini/), add a keyboard, and integrate the audio and video into my existing system. The 96" space will allow for two people to work side by side. I'm estimating the cost to be under a grand sans mac studio. I'm hoping it'll put my eyes on the canvas as much as the monitors and it'll be much easier to let Iris in and out.

Notes:

  • I'll need to plan a solid three day weekend to get it done.
    • materials on site in advance
  • 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
    • rack for audio equipment and RAID storage
  • 32" monitors(2) and tv(65")
  • VESA tv mount for swing angle
  • cabinet cutout for sub-woofer
  • sound dampeners
  • table top easel and draft table
    • storage for oil, watercolor, mediums, and brushes
  • existing electrical outlets are sufficient
  • additional lighting for easel
  • drawer for peripherals
  • 73 keyboard drawer 42"
  • cable management / mounted power strips
  • floating shelf above monitors
  • use closet to hold canvas and lighting
  • mirror on back walk to refract light

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