Inside the Studio – Mixing It Up

Keshi’s New Multi-Purpose, Mixed-Use Music Studio

In recent years, residential recording studios have shifted from being single-purpose facilities to multi-purpose creative hubs—often still in a single room.

As we know, traditional studios can be expensive to design and build, requiring specialized architecture, acoustic treatments and high-end equipment to achieve professional standards. As a result, many artists and producers have begun rethinking the role of the studio, turning toward mixed-use environments that are more economical and adaptable, especially when they are within an artist’s home.

Rather than just a space to “capture sound,” many residential studios need to accommodate a variety of activities, including mixing, songwriting, rehearsals, home theater and even the occasional family game night. This change reflects a broader need for flexibility in the creative industries, where artists, producers and performers increasingly work across multiple disciplines. This also reduces both the financial and spatial demands of a dedicated, single-purpose studio while enhancing day-to-day functionality.

Recently, recording artist Keshi reached out to us at Russ Berger Design Group to design a mixed-use space just like what I described above—in the big open room above his three-car garage. Let’s jump in and explore what brings this space together.