It does not matter if it is only for work or also to enjoy leisure options such as video games, having a setup that is comfortable for you is important. But do not think that achieving this comfort is expensive, there are very cheap options to be able to spend hours without suffering physically, having everything well organized and accessible. So we are going to tell you how to build a good economic setup with IKEA products.
The importance of the workspace
After many years of remote work and from home, one learns to value the things that really matter to carry out their activity in the most optimal way possible. And not only that, but also to be able to enjoy that leisure that you like so much, such as video games or simply editing photos and videos that we record as a hobby.
Among all those elements that help to enjoy a much more satisfactory experience, in addition to those that are related to the equipment you use, there is also the furniture. It is not the same to work at a table that is rickety, with hardly any space to place what you need to have at hand and on top of that while sitting in an uncomfortable chair, than to do it in something diametrically opposed.
Of course, the problem is that the idea of a comfortable setup always seems to be expensive and not everyone has the possibility of making an investment of at least 400 or 500 euros. Because we could go to chairs like those of Herman Miller that easily exceed a thousand euros. However, this is not the case and we are going to prove it to you.
The cheapest IKEA setup
Basic IKEA setup with LAGKAPTEN top and ADILS legs, total 35 euros
IKEA is for many the ideal place to create their own setup without having to spend a lot of money or lose customization options. Among the different tables that can be found ready-made, there are also those that you can make to measure by combining boards with different types of legs, easels and even drawers.
The cheapest IKEA setup is clear what it is: Lagkapten / Adils. Yes, aside from the particular names IKEA uses, this set it costs only 35 euros and it's like the classic Linnmon top with the cheapest four legs the company sells. The advantage is that it has a width of 140 cm and a depth of 60 cm, so you have more space in width without the burden in narrow rooms that cause tabletops with a greater depth.
TILLSLAG easel (15 euros) and ALEX chest of drawers (65 euros)
Of course, if you need some storage or a place to put something like a backpack, etc., you can combine it with the use of a Tillslag easel. This particular model not only has a base to place something on it, but also the possibility of fixing it to the trailer with screws and gaining stability.
IKEA setup with LAGKAPTEN table top and ALEX chest of drawers, total 89 euros
Of course, a classic option within the setups that you can create with IKEA furniture is to bet on a chest of drawers as a support on one of the sides. With one or the other option, in the end you have an economical and comfortable set, because you will be able to find it with the dimensions that you really need.
Then there is the issue of chairs. Here IKEA has introduced new models and that is always good, especially since over the last year they have seen that teleworking will be an option that many will continue to opt for. Currently there are many possibilities, the Markus chair is a true classic and the new LÅNGJÄLL chairs are also a good option if you don't need arms (there is also a version with arms for a little more price).
If you combine this with the TERTIAL gooseneck lamp (10 euros) you will have an affordable, comfortable and versatile work and leisure space that will cost you very little, less than 100 euros. So you have no excuse to improve that place where you possibly spend a good number of hours a day.
The ideal IKEA setup to work without spending a lot
Before we have seen the simplest and most economical option, but without losing sight of the fact that it is a low cost option, let's see what would be a work space or ideal setup to work or enjoy your leisure time without spending much.
The main piece would be the new UTESPELARE gaming desk. This not only offers a very attractive black finish (light gray option available), but also a series of very interesting features to be able to adapt it to the needs of each user:
- Option to adjust the height between 66 and 78 cm high.
- Board with two placement options
- cable organizer
With a price of $129 It offers everything you need so that you can place your laptop or desktop computer next to a monitor and other accessories such as LED spotlights, etc., if you dedicate yourself to streaming or making live videos on the different platforms for this.
In addition, as we indicated at the beginning, despite being a desk with a gaming vocation, it also looks very good as a workspace. Because there are things that are shared and sought in both scenarios to be as comfortable as possible. Without forgetting that you save other common accessories for cable management as we mentioned before thanks to the organizer that it has.
Again, this desk plus a comfortable chair allow you to have an economical setup where you can spend as long as you want. Of course, it is always advisable to manage the number of hours well and change your posture to avoid back or neck problems, among others. If you want to continue with that gaming idea, look at the MATCHSPEL chair (149 euros) and for less than 300 euros it can be much more aesthetic and functional.