That space has a closet use it for storage with organizers inside as for books I love the Sapien book shelf stand .Then you would have space for a nice chir , table and lamp If you do some crafts then maybe another table that folds up when not in use . A printer table beside the desk in the same finish

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I like an idea to move printer from desk to side table/console.

I really like that last photo that celerygirl posted! I can see that style in this room very easily. Are you keeping the wall color the same?

I think a wrap around desk going left from the window could be a nice addition to what you already have. It would be nice if you can find a space there fit in a reading chair with lamp, if that is something you would use.

I've seen some really neat things done with Billy bookcases, where people have made them look like built ins.

I have a similar space in my house that was actually designed to be an office; unfortunately it has no closets. It has a built in oak desk at one end, a narrow window above it, and a cabinet (like an upper kitchen cabinet) on each side of the window. I use that a desk and fabric cutting table. On a side wall, I have almost the exact same IKEA desk set up you have. And I also have an Kallax (formerly Expedit) for fabric storage.

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In that perpendicular position, would you put a bookcase to the left of the window? Where will your printer go? How does it feel to sit at your desk in that location vs against the wall?

I don’t know how much stuff you need to put on bookcases but maybe buy one and see how everything works best, and then buy a second one if you need it? If it were me, I’d put it on the wall next to the window and then go from there. Also, have you spent any time looking at the office and craft room photos on Houzz? I did that this evening and found tons of great ideas. Something there may provide some inspiration.

The Kallax is actually the old Expedit. The Billy is a completely different system of bookshelves that comes in different configurations, with and without doors, some of them glass. You might want to look at the Billy to see if it would serve you. Ikea's shipping charges are outrageous. If you live within driving distance, it's worth the trip if you know what you want.

I would get the desk totally off the wall, turn it to face the wall with the two doors, and put storage on the wall behind. That way with a desk chair on casters, you can just spin around and get what you want from behind you. I'd probably find something the height of a credenza (a Kallax turned on its side would work) and maybe floating shelves above for more supplies or for art.

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what are all the doors? which is the entry? I like floating the desk in the room so that I have a view both of the outside and of the entry door. I hate looking at a wall and having my back to the door. putting shelving behind you gives easy access to paperwork and essentials for work by just turning around in your chair, which should be a comfortable swivel rolling office chair. putting large artwork or a family photo wall directly in front of you also makes for a comfortable working environment. these pictures are much larger scale but give the general idea.

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since the double doors are the entry not a closet, I would place the desk so it faces the wall you currently have it on. fill the wall between the 2 single doors with shelving. anything you use a lot can be hidden in bins or behind doors. the closet can be fitted with shelves to hide everything else. things don't have to be expensive, just functional. I can see a nice comfortable chair angled in the corner with the most wall by the window for visitors. if the room is comfortable and filled with things you like but not cluttered you will want to use it more. the key is giving yourself enough room to move around freely. with hardwood floors it would be nice to get a rug to anchor the desk and bring in color.

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I got a Besta set up with 2 drawers from ikea for my printer stand. There’s a shallow shelf above the drawers that I use to store regular printer paper, then the drawers hold other paper and labels and so on, and printer accessories like extra ink/toner. I got the push drawers so I didn’t have to put pulls on the drawers, so the whole thing is pretty low-key and plain looking, which is what I wanted so it fades into the background.

Jessica, psychologically it is preferable to face out rather than to face a wall, and it's best if you can have the entrance to the room in your field of view. I suggest you turn the desk in different directions and try different placements, sit at it each time, and take note of how you feel in each position.

From a practical standpoint, I would never want my back to the entrance. If I were engrossed and someone entered, when I finally noticed, I might not have a heart attack, but I would surely spill my coffee.

I don't think you'll regret it. I love our Kallax units. I have one in my walk in closet, one in my office, and my step-son has one in his bedroom. Even if you decide not to use it in your office, I'm sure you can find somewhere else it will be useful. There are lots of boxes and baskets on the market that are sized perfectly to fit, so you'll be able to coordinate that kind of stuff - if you plan to use it - with your decor.

I'd put the printer in the closet and not worry about making it look nice. If you print stuff non-stop and like to grab it hot off the press, it might not be good there, of course...

For what it's worth there are people who will come in and assemble your Ikea type products. At least here in Vancouver BC there is. Maybe even a handyman would help the dread to lessen.

Float your desk, facing the closet doors. That way you can see out the window, and see if someone enters the room. I would never want my back to an entrance door either and I like to look out a window...that solves both issues. Do you have enough room then to put your bookcase on the wall behind the desk?

Yes you can do that too. Again, personally I like to be able to see out the window, not have my back to it. Not sure if you'll be using a computer on your desk but that configuration may cause a glare from the window as well.

Hi Jessica, how is your office coming along? Did you get the Target cubby unit put together?

That's great you have some help. I was thinking about your office today because I am working on mine and we have a few similarities as far as size and furniture - except I don't have all the great closet space you have! I think once you have the additional furniture in there you can play with where the desk should be. The good thing is you can shuffle it around as much as you need to until you find a look that feels right. If you don't already have some, you should pick up some of those sliders that you place under furniture to help move it around - they make it really easy for one person to move things around to try various configurations. I have several sets and they have been invaluable! In some rooms, we lived with those darn sliders under our furniture for weeks as we tried, lived with, and then changed up where certain pieces of furniture went.

since you have blinds it really is a personal choice it you want curtains. they do help to bring in color and soften the look. if you do find some you like make sure to mount them outside the window enough so that when they are stacked they just cover the moulding so you get the full advantage of sunlight when the are open. having more than one way you have your furniture has the advantage of feeling like its a new room.