The Total Cost to Build my Dream YOUTUBE STUDIO
TLDRIn this video, the creator provides a detailed account of the expenses incurred in building a YouTube studio from scratch. The space, initially an empty warehouse, was transformed into a fully functional studio over six months. The total cost, including rent, materials, labor, and equipment, amounted to £85,232.91. The studio, now a 132 square meter space, features a photography cove, green room, storage, and an upstairs area. Key expenses included timber, plasterboard, doors, air conditioning units, and labor. The creator also highlights the use of Squarespace to build a website for the studio, emphasizing its ease of use and customization options.
Takeaways
- 📈 The total cost for building the YouTube studio over six months was £85,232.91.
- 🏗 The studio is housed in a rented warehouse space of 132 square meters, costing £2,000 per month in rent.
- 🚛 A large van and two people for a day were hired to move equipment from a previous studio at a cost of £648.
- 🛠️ The project required a significant amount of building materials, with timber costing £2,417.68 and plasterboard at £2,302.78.
- 🚪 A total of £562.27 was spent on doors, with a preference for solid, non-flimsy doors for functionality and aesthetics.
- 💡 Expensive lighting was chosen to enhance the studio's ambiance, with a total cost of £972.27 for all lighting fixtures.
- 🎨 The photography Cove, a key feature, was constructed using fiberglass curved panels costing £5,941.20.
- 🖼️ Artificial greenery was used to optimize space and create cool backdrops, with a total cost of £2,096.80.
- 🧹 Recurring costs include waste disposal at £15 per week and an internet bill of £39 per month.
- 🛠️ Labor costs for the six-month project totaled £35,379.38, emphasizing the value placed on quality workmanship.
- 🌐 The studio is not only for personal use but also available for public rental and serves as a platform for new business opportunities.
Q & A
What was the total cost of building the YouTube studio over the past six months?
-The total cost of building the YouTube studio over the past six months was £85,232 and 91 Pence.
How much did the rent for the empty building cost per month?
-The rent for the empty building cost £2,000 per month.
What was the total expenditure on timber used in the entire project?
-The total expenditure on timber used in the entire project was £2,417 and 68 Pence.
What was the cost of the stairs that were constructed as one piece?
-The stairs that were constructed as one piece cost £269 and 38 Pence.
How much was spent on doors for the studio?
-A total of £562 and 27 Pence was spent on doors for the studio.
What was the total cost of painting the entire studio?
-The total cost of painting the entire studio was £3,174 and 12 Pence.
What was the cost of the custom fitted mirror installed in the studio?
-The custom fitted mirror installed in the studio cost £550.
How much did the hex lights cost that were installed in the studio?
-The hex lights installed in the studio cost £599 and 96 Pence.
What was the total cost of labor for the six-month project?
-The total cost of labor for the six-month project was £35,379 and 38 Pence.
What was the cost of the flooring in the Green Room?
-The total cost of carpet tiles for the flooring in the Green Room was £191 and 96 Pence.
How much was the total cost of the air conditioning units and labor?
-The total cost for all of the air conditioning units, including the condenser units outside, and labor was £7,015 and 27 Pence.
What was the total cost of the photography Cove, including the fiberglass curved panels?
-The total cost of the photography Cove, including the fiberglass curved panels, was £5,941 and 20 Pence.
Outlines
🏢 Studio Build Breakdown
The speaker introduces the video's purpose: to detail the costs associated with setting up a new YouTube studio. This includes building materials, labor, and other expenses. The studio is a 132 square meter space rented for £2,000 per month, totaling £12,000 over six months with one month free. The initial costs also cover moving equipment with a van, purchasing timber and plasterboard, and constructing rooms and a loft hatch.
🚪 Door and Room Development
The speaker discusses the costs of constructing doors and other structural elements like stairways and handrails. There's a focus on the love for solid doors, with specific costs for doors, handles, and locks. The speaker also mentions the creation of an upstairs room for potential use in production meetings and the excitement around the installation of doors and their impact on the studio's aesthetic.
💡 Lighting and Insulation
The paragraph covers the costs of electrical components like switches and sockets, decorative elements, window acquisition, and insulation for soundproofing. It also details the investment in air conditioning units and the associated labor costs. The speaker then describes the creation of a photography cove, including the materials used and the costs involved, as well as additional photography equipment.
🎨 Aesthetic and Functional Upgrades
This section covers the visual and functional enhancements to the studio, such as plastering, painting, and the rental of scaffolding. The speaker also discusses the costs of creating a custom mirror, installing hex lights, and purchasing artificial greenery for backdrops. Acoustic panels, flooring, and storage solutions are also detailed, along with the decision to forgo flooring in certain areas for practical reasons.
🛠️ Studio Finishing Touches
The speaker describes the final touches to the studio, including the purchase of furniture like high chairs and makeup mirrors, lighting fixtures, and a coffee corner setup. There's also a mention of gifted items like desks and a monitor, which helped to reduce overall costs. The paragraph concludes with the costs of security measures such as CCTV and security shutters, and the speaker reflects on the value of quality workmanship in the total cost of the project.
📊 Total Studio Build Cost
The speaker reveals the grand total cost for the studio build, which amounts to £85,232 and 91 Pence over six months. They emphasize the value received for the investment, thanking all contributors to the project and the viewers for their support. The speaker also teases upcoming content for the new year and encourages viewers to subscribe to the channel.
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Keywords
💡YouTube Studio
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💡Building Materials
💡Labor Costs
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💡Timber
💡Plasterboard
💡Air Conditioning Units
💡Photography Cove
💡Artificial Greenery
💡Acoustic Panels
Highlights
The video provides a detailed breakdown of the costs involved in building a new YouTube studio.
The total cost of the project over six months is revealed at the end of the video.
The studio is built from scratch in a completely empty warehouse.
The size of the studio is 132 square meters, with a monthly rent of 2,000 pounds.
The host received one month free rent for adding value to the building during construction.
The cost of moving equipment from a previous studio to the new one was 648 pounds.
Timber for the entire project cost 2,417 pounds and 68 Pence.
The Loft hatch for accessing the second floor cost 140 pounds.
Storage solutions, including three loft hatches, cost a total of 450 pounds.
The total cost for plasterboard to cover walls and ceilings was 2,302 pounds and 78 Pence.
Stairs to the upstairs room were pre-built and cost 269 pounds and 38 Pence.
Doors for the studio, including three basic fire doors, cost a total of 562 pounds and 27 Pence.
Switches and sockets added a total of 151 pounds and 93 Pence to the project cost.
A free window from a skip and discounted glass windows cost 120 pounds in total.
Soundproofing insulation for the rooms cost 112 pounds.
Four air conditioning units with installation and labor cost a total of 7,015 pounds and 27 Pence.
The photography Cove, a 6x6 meter L-shaped space, was constructed cost-effectively using fiberglass panels.
The total cost for the photography Cove's fiberglass panels was 5,941 pounds and 20 Pence.
Painting the entire studio, including labor and materials, cost 3,174 pounds and 12 Pence.
The rental of a scaffolding tower for painting and plastering totaled 874 pounds and 26 Pence.
The grand total spent on building the YouTube studio is 85,232 pounds and 91 Pence.
