Have the appropriate home studio furniture can help you focus and produce your best work, as well as reduce discomfort while encouraging good posture and encouraging good posture.
IKEA makes incredible studio desks that are both affordable, accessible, and customizable – like this composer who is using EKBY ALEX with two drawers to hide cords while adding CAPITA legs as monitor support.
Desk
Your desk should serve as the focal point of your home studio, enabling you to access all your equipment easily while setting the foundation for efficient workflow. Although its style depends on how you intend to use the studio, there are numerous desk options that will meet both your specific needs and blend in seamlessly with its surroundings.
No matter what production type you work in, focusing on the task at hand requires being comfortable at your desk. Sitting for long periods can lead to physical injuries as well as lower productivity; having a workstation that allows you to easily adjust its height with just the press of a button or turn of a handle will help alleviate these issues and decrease strain on your back, shoulders, and neck.
An investment that will improve both your health and comfort is a studio desk that converts into a standing workstation, like those offered by Rove Concepts. Available in various sizes and finishes to meet any space or aesthetic need.
Presto and Presto 4 series home recording desks provide an ideal solution for more compact home studios, featuring wide and deep workstations featuring large flat surfaces for controllers or mixers, with plenty of shelves and bays above and below for storage of additional equipment.
Alternately, consider creating your home studio using an Ikea hack. This minimalist solution features a custom oak rack equipped with Alesis M1 active monitors, 90s Kenwood stereo components and Fractal Audio AXE FX II. The builder of this studio even provided instructions to replicate his setup for around $300 worth of parts from Ikea.
For those just getting into MIDI programming or computer music, the Output Platform desk is an excellent starting point. Its sleek yet versatile design can accommodate virtually any setup while offering ample screen real estate for laptops and monitors. Plus, its steel frame construction ensures it withstands daily usage!
Racks
Home recording studio racks can provide the ideal solution when your studio has outgrown its current space. By providing secure mounting points, they free up room on your desk for more productive work while making storage simpler. Here on Reverb you’ll find a wide range of studio racks from industry leaders like Middle Atlantic and Sterling Modular – you may just find exactly what you’re looking for!
One option for creating an efficient studio rack and desk setup is purchasing an integrated studio rack and desk set-up, making accessing all your computer gear effortless from your chair. But DIY rack and desktop construction is also possible; use our DIY guide as inspiration!
YouTube provides excellent instructions for building a homemade studio desk. These videos will guide you through selecting materials, building the frame and installing hardware; as well as how to finish it so it is both durable and aesthetically pleasing – such as using natural oil and beeswax or low-sheen urethanes for classic or modern looks respectively. Birch plywood or poplar are common home studio furniture materials; you could also consider walnut or cherry.
Or you could opt for something simpler like On-Stage’s RS7030 studio rack, which can store up to 12 equipment modules within its compact frame and fits nicely into any corner of the room. Plus, its angled style makes access easier. Added security can be achieved with cabinet-style locks for your rack to ensure all equipment remains protected when not in use.
Consider investing in a portable studio rack that is flexible enough for use anywhere from live performances to being placed around a room or on stage. Odyssey URS08 8 Space Carpeted Rack Stand makes an excellent option, as it can quickly assemble or disassemble for quick transport between gigs; its casters allow easy movement across performance sites.
Seating
If you’re a musician looking to get serious about recording, setting up your own home studio should definitely be on your to-do list. While purchasing all necessary gear may cost upfront, its benefits will outweigh its initial expense in the long run.
Establish your desired use for your home studio as this is key in choosing equipment and designing its space. Do you plan on recording music, producing videos or producing spoken word content such as podcasts? Having an idea of your intended use for it can help guide decisions regarding the best equipment to purchase as well as what type of space to create it in.
Once your furniture options have been narrowed down, it’s time to consider furniture selections. A workstation producer desk should accommodate your audio and video production equipment – IDNow offers home studio desks and workstations designed for any style, budget and room size.
Small home studio spaces are intimate and allow you to be creative with design ideas. Furthermore, they’re easier and cheaper to maintain and promote sustainability across a number of ways – for instance if you have limited space try building a DIY trundle bed that can be pulled out from beneath the couch to provide additional seating when hosting guests.
Save space by combining a home studio table and home office desk into one convenient unit. IKEA’s ALEX desk is ideal for this, featuring built-in drawers to conceal wires while supporting two monitors and computer, with two drawers to hide their cords. Alternatively, for an individualized approach cut the ALEX into two equal squares and secure two CAPITA legs on each pedestal forming two pedestals – which is just another way of saving space with this combination solution!
If you’re working in a smaller space, painting the walls a dark color could do wonders to make your studio more intimate and welcoming. When accessorizing, hang posters of favorite musical artists on the walls; hang vintage drumsticks in shadow boxes for display purposes or display old vinyl records for further decorator ideas.
Lighting
Home studios require more than recording equipment and furniture to function well; their environment also plays a crucial role. Cleaning out clutter from your workspace will increase productivity while helping avoid distractions; this includes clearing away everyday home things like stacks of books or old CDs from storage, as well as disengaging cords from equipment for easier management and accessing cables more quickly.
Keep your space as minimal as possible to allow maximum creativity to flourish in an uncluttered home studio environment. A minimalist home studio design helps keep distractions to a minimum, enabling you to focus on creative tasks without being overwhelmed by technology and acoustics in the room. In addition, smaller spaces may cost less to maintain.
Wood can play an essential part in designing a home studio, not only due to its natural sound-absorbing qualities but also because it adds warmth. Wooden floors and walls add coziness while complementing rustic or industrial styles, while simple but effective acoustic treatments such as those seen here help reduce echo reflections in the room.
Accent lighting can help set a welcoming ambiance in your home studio and inspire creativity and collaboration among clients or guests. A lava lamp can add an eye-catching accent that creates an inviting space, encouraging creativity and collaboration.
If you want to save money, using a light box as opposed to more costly studio lights may be the answer. A light box is a translucent container with reflective sides that reflect light in multiple directions to help disperse shadows more evenly and soften shadows; plus it may be ideal if your budget does not stretch to purchasing more advanced lighting systems.
Home studio setup may seem daunting at first, but with modern tools it has never been simpler to set up a professional-grade workspace with the necessary equipment and furniture. Start with a modest budget that addresses your most pressing priorities before expanding as your finances allow. That way you’ll know your studio is equipped for success – and its results will speak for themselves!