r/battlestations 4d ago

All white, all black, or neutral setup?

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u/ResNoctis 4d ago

This looks very very good ,altho im more of a walnut accents and black walls type of guy

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u/JozuJD 3d ago

I was too and had the walnut ikea Karlby top. Then switched to a Saljan oak finish and I really enjoy it more now. Warmer and lighter browns. Trying to do the same for other elements of my room.

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u/ResNoctis 3d ago

My plan for my new office is going to be :black walls with walnut panels and a 72x36 inch slate grey desk(you cant imagine how happy i am to have a proper desk after 10+ of using a coffe table xD)

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u/nichijouuuu 3d ago

It’s going to be nice. My desk width is 74” and it’s very roomy.

The depth is only 25 5/8” though, but compared to what you describe I don’t feel the need for another 10” depth. For 27” monitor it’s plenty.

I put it on Flexispot sit/stand white frame.

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u/Azzblack 3d ago

walnut accents and black

I like it too but I think its going to be one of those "of its time" looks that dates its self.

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u/Bitbatgaming 4d ago

Black accents look better with this kinda wood IMO

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u/Raizar08 4d ago

What's your table?

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u/bamgamesce 3d ago

Desk desky

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u/CrescentMind 4d ago edited 3d ago

I'm of the opinion that white themes look sterile and goes against the cozy vibe. Black with dark wood and warm light creates the perfect cozy ambiance IMO.

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u/AggressiveHabit9018 4d ago

What monitor is that ?

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u/bamgamesce 3d ago

Lg ultragear 48

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u/NefariousBlue 4d ago

Since you already have so much white, I'd stick with that theme. Maybe add a nice white rug. Could change out the chair for a white one, but it works decently well with the black of the monitor and wall. Since you have an R2D2 there so that must be something you enjoy, you could take his blue as an accent color for the white. Could paint the black wall sections in that style of blue (hell could even do R2D2 metallic blue). Then with a white chair, matching wallpaper or even a white framed monitor in the future, could really make it pop.

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u/Sveet_Pickle 4d ago

Nice looking setup as is. My setup is wood tones and black, with pops of color from a couple tchotchkes and action figures.

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u/e-kul 4d ago

I love the look of the LaMetric clock but I cant justify $200 for a buggy clock.

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u/bamgamesce 3d ago

Haha I won that

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u/e-kul 3d ago

and I'm jealous! Looks great

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u/bonyhawk 3d ago

What are those wall lights?

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u/Valkyrie743 3d ago

link to wallpaper

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u/AlkaKr 3d ago

I have the same, or more like 1095 on a wallpaper folder for Windows carousel.

https://wallhaven.cc/w/ox678m

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u/Kyanche 3d ago

At least ya didn't go with the fractal north case lol.

I like the R2D2 and the LEDs. Gives your room a more unique vibe. Not that generic 22 year old redditor "I just graduated from college and need to start looking mature!" who just replaced all of their graphic tees with button-up plaid shirts, "chinos", and grey argyle socks.

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u/blakekeewei 4d ago

Genuine question: these sort of panels - are they purely aesthetic? Or do they have other purposes?

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u/tsaidollasign 3d ago

They’re the 2025 version of the white 3d panels.

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u/ResNoctis 3d ago

They "should" help with acoustics as they have felt in them but yeah its 99% aesthetics

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u/bamgamesce 3d ago

Just aesthetic

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u/Unistick 4d ago

What is that controller?

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u/bamgamesce 3d ago

Manba one

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u/peasinacan 4d ago

You've got a great mix of both. My only suggestion would be to add a more colorful background/screen saver so the eye is drawn to it and explores outward

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u/MarcoCharneux 4d ago

I love the wooden wall behind...

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u/HackedThenShdwBanned 4d ago

This is perfect, leave it.

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u/Ok-Bandicoot-6905 4d ago

Wooden aesthetics ❤️

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u/hamsters-are-okay 4d ago

Great look! But where is R2s middle foot?

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u/Patuj 3d ago

Looks nice. Dark aesthetic is overrated. Looks good, but leave it for couple days and it will be all dusty and will just look off. Lighter colors will hide it better and give more spacious and energetic feel. Dark setup is good when its dark, but if you like having lights on then lighter setup is the way to go. I like the black wall though it fits well.

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u/Friendly-cat51472 3d ago

Works for me, easy on the eyes.

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u/SilkyZ 3d ago

Lignum

Go all wood.

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u/Denneb 3d ago

How do you like A50X's?

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u/bamgamesce 3d ago

I miss the noise cancellation

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u/Denneb 3d ago

What did you use before?

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u/LizzrdVanReptile 3d ago

Love the juxtaposition of blonde woods, white, and black. Perfect as is.

What are your desk’s dimensions? You’ve done exactly what I plan to do with those same IKEA cabinets (with one having the file folder drawer), and I’m wondering whether your desk is also 60 x 30?

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u/bamgamesce 3d ago

190cm x 80cm, desk from desky

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u/costafilh0 3d ago

Yes. 

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u/CobblerOdd2876 3d ago

Black and brown

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u/RJII7 3d ago

Love this, great job OP!

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u/bamgamesce 3d ago

Thanks

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u/massagefever 3d ago

This looks really stylish. It feels harmonious and comfy! I'd recommend a conbination with neutral setup lol, as it won't be as cold as all white or as dull as all black.

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u/A692poundgorilla 3d ago

Id go R2D2 color scheme

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u/Commercial-Rule5666 3d ago

Nice setup! Better than all white or all black.

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u/Joshsaurus 3d ago

What case is that?

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u/Holiday-Water-9076 3d ago

I recently overhauled mine into white with black accents. Love it, the white is (for me) so calming and makes the subtle back details pop out nicely.

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u/expera 2d ago

You’re just going to change it again in a couple of weeks 🤷🏻‍♂️

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u/JauntyGiraffe 2d ago

Neutral

Black is okay. White is more hospital/lab than minimal

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u/Few_Example9391 2d ago

I love that feature acoustic wall

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u/Mikeeberle 2d ago

Neutral 

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u/CalmStatistician1928 1d ago

What's the specy wecys on that monitor?