Have you considered putting the desk in front of the window? Instead of curtains, you could do a nice roman or woven shade. And then get a desk chair that looks more like real furniture vs office. If you move the desk, is the room wide enough for a small sofa where the desk is currently? I like the ceiling light but you could probably use a desk lamp too. I know you'd like to keep the rug; I think it's fine, but one with color could punch up the room a bit. I see reds and yellows on your bookshelf so found a couple of rugs with those colors. FYI RugsUSA is having a huge sale right now. And finally, a plant of some kind would add life. Maybe a tall one in the corner near the window? Real only though, no faux! :)

love the ideas and recommendations - thank you Stiley!

I like your idea to replace the curtains - suggesting to also lengthen your rod so the curtains hang on either side keeping max light. I had my desk infront of the window, it wasn't for me so I kept mine against the wall. I have a neutral extra large piece of art on the opposite wall from my desk, you may want to add a piece of art to the wall your desk is on to balance out your (awesome!!) shelving unit. Thinking a chair and ottoman would be nice possibly angled towards the window for a different seating option. You can buy size appropriate pieces for your room and the chair has more options in the layout than a couch. I like the idea to replace the desk chair, you can match your new desk chair to the chair/ottoman for a conversation set in case you have company. Here's my office, not a pro but I find my space comfortable and functional. Good luck! :))

love the suggestions - thank you Jamey!!

You are going to be working in this room 8-10 hours a day. You want it to be a pleasant atmosphere that makes you happy, energizes you, helps you concentrate. You also need to be comfortable. Spend whatever money is needed to get yourself a great chair. Make sure the desk is the right height and that the monitors are the right distance and height.

Determine where you want to desk that the light from the window doesn't cause glare on the screens or too bright of a backlight area. I like to be perpendicular to a window, the sun shines in and I can enjoy it, but it isn't right in front or in back of me.

Is there a reason you have the desk against the wall? I would position it either so you’re facing the door or window. I would also get a second desk with a comfy chair so you have a work surface.

HI T B - similar to Jennifer, I like to have the desk perpendicular to the window as I'm on a lot of video calls. If I have the desk facing the window, my back would be to the door, which is not ideal for me. Thanks for all the suggestions and questions - much appreciated!!

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@ffpalms yes that's gorgeous! Sophia, if you want to keep your desk on the wall, then I'd go with drapery over shades, or else a combo like the picture above. I'd hang the rod at ceiling height and have it go across the whole wall, with nice full drapery. Some art on the wall around your desk. Would you want to paint the room? I think you have some good foundation pieces and there are many directions you could take the space.

Have you considered moving the desk so that it is facing the window? This might give you more light, along with giving you a good view. Then you might look at adding fuller and longer curtains or just roman shades. Perhaps look into a lamp and some artwork as well.

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