How to MAXIMISE your small hobby workspace (room tour & storage hacks)

Who doesn‘t know this: so much hobby, so little space. In this video I’ll show you how I paint, airbrush, take photos of my minis, film, and store my paints and tools on just a 48" by 24" desk. Since I don't have a ton of space I had to come up with a setup that is efficient, modular, and ergonomic. I'll also share my most-used paints and tools, and there's even a little room tour of the rest of my man cave #hobbyspace #roomtour #flexispot

🖌️ List of hobby gear I present in the video:
►Airbrush:
► Brushes
► Desk & chair
► Lights & photography
► Paints & varnishes
► Tools & gadgets

⏭️ Chapters:
0:00 How I hobby with limited space
1:16 Ergonomic workspace advice
3:20 My modular paint & airbrush station
4:23 Paints & tools storage hacks
6:14 How I edit and produce content
7:09 Shelves & display cabinets roomtour
9:30 My favourite paints and tools

💬 Also catch me on my socials:

THANKS LOT AND HAPPY HOBBYING! ✊

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[stahly_taleofpainters]

Here is a list of all my gear so you don't have to google it yourself :)
►Airbrush:
► Brushes
► Desk & chair
► Lights & photography
► Paints & varnishes
► Tools & gadgets

*affiliate links, thanks for your support by using them!

[KevinoftheCosmos]

I love this content. Also, the photography you post on social media is insane. I came across your color swatches and was blown away. I don't think anyone else is photographing paint samples like you are. It's mega helpful.

[Robert-vknu]

Haha. Glad to see I'm not the only one with a Game Boy in my office. :D

[HeadHunterSix]

My IKEA desk is 20"X29", plus a 20"x14" drawer unit on each side. On the desk, I have an MDF hobby station so I have painting space and a built-in paint rack for the colors I'm using for current projects. The drawer units have room for tools and paints and the large drawers can store kits that I'm using or will use soon.
I can also place my wet palette and water pots on top of the drawer unit so they're easy to reach and use, as well as a good LED lamp. The furniture has flush edges so there's no way to clamp a light on.
My computer desk is adjacent to the painting desk at a 90 degree angle, so I literally just need to spin my chair without even moving it.
Also, because I don't have room for a full-sized compressor setup, I have a pair of more portable airbrushes - one with a compressor in the handle, and the other with a small compressor and hose. I don't use them much, but the window is right in front of my desk for natural light and easy ventilation when necessary.

[dvn]

>bro said "don't have enough space"
>shows SEPARATE 12m² gooncave for hobby only
>Without bed, dishes, clothes, homies
>Mfw even 6m² hobby room will be my paradise

[Bulleteeth]

You're a genuine, good dude, Stahly. You've helped me make several decisions and given me many ideas in the hobby. I appreciate how much time, effort, and money you've saved me over the last several months. Big thanks to you, buddy! Much love!

[BlommaBaumbart]

Didn't see the extended sponsor spot coming, but I support you getting business. Been looking for a raisable desk, as it happens.

[Saatan]

Great and concise video. Great time to post also, as I am looking to expand my painting desk from ~80x60 to ~100x60 and height adjustable. This gave me a plethora of ideas to consider and will make the new setup much better, especially the flexible hose for the airbrush booth is a gamechanger for me.

[adamduncombe]

What a great video! So helpful. Thanks for sharing 👨‍🎨

[Bedwyr]

I just want you to know that an ad cut in right as you said "better that adding another box to your pile of sh..."

"...ame".

I laughed.

[ThorekIronbrow]

This is the video for me. My hobby space being also my home office makes it pretty difficult. I feel like I spend as much time hunting down my scattered supplies as actually painting.

[Casteelcm]

Hey Stahly I just found your videos and I love them! The paint set I’ve been looking at most recently is the ATOM basic set. I’d be curious to get your opinions on them. Anyways thanks for the great content

[speeddemonpainting]

I have a crapton of space... I have a dedicated hobby room of little over 32m² and somehow... always find myself working on a 30cm by 30cm area.

[SnakeWorksStudio]

Metroidvanias, ok Mr Stahly, which do you prefer, Super Metroid or Symphony of the night?

[HeyItsCrazyB]

Do you have a link for the boxes you store your paint archive?

[Bg-vidx]

You have a lot of space lol, great video! Please do a video review of Scale Color, Warcolours and Reaper paints :D

[anno-fwxn]

fleixspot have great desk, also its a mjaore point is space.


i just have a my kitchan tabel and i use a tray for most hobbya stuff.

[wombora]

lol - i was thinking, mhh he is talking about his desk, is he also comming up with a flexispot ad? and in that second the thought finished the flexispot ad came up

[horselats]

I have to paint in a laundry room. I needed this video!

Also, standing at a desk relieves tendonitis. Discovering that, I hope to do more painting.

[mcsqfkd]

Stahly: Very helpful video and again, no one else does these types of topics. However, for the average person this are still very expensive desks from Flexispot. The price does not even include the desk top? I was a bit surprised that you supported such an expensive company.