Design Ideas for a Large Bedroom/Office
I work from home and use our very large extra bedroom as my office. I would like your thoughts on desk placement. Most designs I see have desks facing a wall. This is not ideal because the background would include the bed (not professional for my work), I don’t like staring at a wall all day (seeing out the window is nice), and the lighting is terrible with a window at my back. I currently have a corner desk with one side facing a wall and one side facing the middle of the room. I’m considering buying just a standard desk and having it face the middle of the room (I’m about to buy all new furniture so I’m using this as a chance to redesign a bit). Do you all think it will look ok or is this a funky set-up?
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I am on zoom calls all day. While I don't mind a temporary wall as a background, I'd like to avoid it if possible (again, this requirement is a nice to have rather than a must have). I currently keep my background blurred at all times so it's ok. I'd just like to avoid that if possible.
Also, my window faces west and I do not have a big tree providing shade so the sun is brutal in the afternoons. I cannot have the window behind me because the lighting is terrible from the sun after ~1pm or I will have to close the blinds completely. .
Here are the dimensions of the room (18' x 17') (I have 9' ceilings for the most part with a soffit that comes down 12" around the entire room from the outside wall that is 2' wide):
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last yearlast modified: last yearDefine where you prefer your desk and play around with different floor plans; maybe take advantage of more of the floor space. Drapery or blinds will filter the light.
Regarding new furniture, and colors (including paint), suggest a light and airy feel. There are endless choices and for ideas look at a ton of inspiration rooms.
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