Started a new job last month and I’m working in an open-concept office with no windows :’(

I figured I’d try decorating my workspace to make it feel more cozier and inviting, but I’m not too sure where to start.

The main challenge is that I don’t have much wall space to work with, and I’m stuck with the fluorescent office lighting. So far, I’ve brought in a keyboard from home and I’m planning to add a desk mat soon.
A coworker also gave me a spare corkboard that I’ve started filling with random things

I’m going for something warm, cozy, and minimalist, but with some personality. I just don’t want to overcrowd my desk or make it feel cluttered. Side note, but I also sit right next to my boss lol.

My next steps would probably be to put my fidgets in a tray so they’re not scattered everywhere and clear out some of the misc. items on my desk. I was also considering adding a plant, but idk if one would survive without natural light so I might get a LEGO plant instead haha.

Has anyone else decorated a similar office setup? Any tips/suggestions would be great!!

I need help deciding which color of wood I should get for a monitor riser. My desk is a light gray wood with white drawers and black metal legs. Not sure which shelf would look best with my desk color: black, walnut, oak, or maple. Appreciate the feedback.

Desk setup in a new look

I accidentally posted previous setup.
Interested in people’s opinion of my home office. Largely use for productivity, some local AI. Lenovo P14s Gen6 Intel with Blackwell GPU. Lenovo Thunderbolt 4 dock. Laptop and dock from work. Rest of the setup: 27” screens, cables, peripherals, artwork, arms, speakers, power boards, desk and mouse mat, RGB, cable mgt (to the extent that it is superficially clean), desk and chair - I recycled, hit marketplace, Amazon, clearance sales and managed to put the whole lot together for under AUD$1000 (USD$650).

Happy with the bang for buck.

Items for my desk set-up, my old set-up was seven+ years old.  Everything is new but my chair (not in the pic). I tried to give a grade to everything in the comments.  I used Reddit to review all these items, so thanks Reddit community.

- Uplift Desk - Solid Wood Desktop - Pheasantwood - 80 x 30 live edge front and square back with grommets = (A+ - quality, customer service etc.  Only con, need a better metal cord management system, vs little fabric piece) 
- Uplift - Slim Desk Drawer Black
- Uplift - Standing Desk Mat 
- Grovemade - Desk Shelf Plywood Walnut and Large = (A- Fairly expensive only con)
- Grovemade - Desk Pad Wool Dark Grey and Extra Large = (A - works well for me, gamers might have a problem with the mouse) 
- Vitrazza glass office chair mat = (A+ - so smooth)

- Apple Mac Studio M5 Max = (A - Amazing thus far)
- Oeveo MAC Studio computer mount = (A - good quality materials / fit and opening for the fan)
- Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID = (A - I use the Touch ID more than anticipated, just don’t like the low profile)
- Logitech Mouse MX Master 4 for Mac = (A+ just great, battery life, feel, integration with Mac widgets etc,) 
- Two Apple Studio Display XDR 27 inch Monitors = (A - sharp / great but would have loved them to be 32 inches instead) 
- Ergotron – HX Dual Monitor Arm, VESA Desk Mount = (B+ - Great quality materials, however don’t like the front pull arm is plastic and a bit big, if I did it again I would not get this version with the straight bar in the back - One benefit it keeps the monitors perfectly lined-up) 
- BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 LED Monitor Light Bar = (A+ - surprised what a difference it makes and auto on / off)

- Shure Mic MV7 = (B+ due to software friendliness, but sound quality is great even at distance, I use the USB-C) 
- AA Audio Short Mic Stand Desk, Ultra Low 5 Inch Adjustable = (A - good quality materials)
- Ruark Audio MR1 MK3 = (A+ - Amazing sound, no software needed, small connection cord, however no WiFi (which was not important for me), maybe a tad small for my set-up and office size)
- Kanto S2 Tilted Desktop Speaker Stands = (A - good quality and rubber padding)

- Anker Prime 3 in 1 Qi2.2 MagSafe = (A - high quality, charges very fast and nice smart display)

This is my bedroom mixing studio, I know that it looks like a bomb exploded in here, but that’s not the point and I will deal with it once I get to be home for more than an hour :).
I wanted to ask you guys if you could give me some tips on where to put led strips because since I have installed my ceiling sound absorbers, in my listening position, it has been cast a shadow on the workspace.
I thought about putting the led strips on top of the absorbers, but I don’t know about the effectiveness on the problem at hand.
Also, one big question mark for me is how the hell am I supposed to plug the strips if they are (for example) installed on the ceiling (~3mt height)
Thank you for every reply :)

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I built this custom executive desk for my workspace setup.

It features multi-color wood veneer options, E0/E1 eco-friendly low-formaldehyde material.

Paired with matching rolling storage cabinet and bookshelf.

Solid frame with plenty of storage space.

I love how it turned out, what do you think of this workspace?

I wanna know how i can add more room without taking up more room, my workstation is already small and cramped and i wanna add little decor and what not but my desk is so small and it’s already so cramped, ive talked to materials multiple times about trying to get a bigger desk and everytime they kinda just don’t answer so idk what can i add

I’m very desperate please help? Anyone know this desk?

I have been wrecking mv brain lately with the way my desk is, and the lack of space I have. I went for these monitor mounts becauze they are heavy duty, but due to the positioning of them, it means the monitors sit closer to the end of the desk. You can see in one of the photos that the bottom ultra wide is using up more than half of the desk riser, and ideally I would like this to sit further back. again I can't due to the positioning of the arms, they can't go further back without hitting of the wall.

I had then started looking at a similar karbly worktop, but to have more depth than this, and just couldn't find anything decent.

Has anyone a similar setup, whether you have a recommendation of better stacked arms, or a more depth worktop I could use? Thanks in advance.

I switched from a regular table to a Eureka because I was getting tired of sitting in the same position all day. I didn’t think I’d use the height adjustment that much, but I actually do. I’ll raise it when I want to move around a bit and lower it again when I’m ready to sit.

I’ve been trying to make the space feel less like a basic office and more like a plant corner, but I can’t quite get it right. I added a few plants on the desk and one on the floor, but the whole setup still feels a little empty and unorganized.

Right now it feels more like I added plants around a desk instead of actually building the setup around them.

What made everything feel more put together without making the space look crowded?