After moving in a new place I was left with a pretty limited space for my setup, do you guys have any idea how I could make it not feel so cramped?
Ideas on making it more cozy are also welcomed! 😀
PS: Cable management will be done as soon as I decide where everything will be placed.
by eggbogi
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Maybe add an additional shelf and put the PC and printer there?
Since you have limited width, stacking monitors can open up some desk space.may even be able to hide the boom arm behind them. If it fits between the desk’s leg and the wall, case on the floor can help too.
Pc off the desk and stack the monitors. Made my setup much nicer
1- Cable management properly and hide them so you can put your PC down under the table. When creating such a space, you can re-adjust your monitors to be more in the center rather than slightly to the left.
2- Get rid of that mic arm. There is a better one from Shein that you can place under your monitor. When you dont use the mic, you can push it all the way back under your monitor. [This one: Fifine](https://ar.shein.com/FIFINE-Microphone-Arm-Boom-Adjustable-Low-Profile-Arm-Microphone-Stand-With-Desk-Mount-Clamp-Screw-Adapter-Cable-Management-For-Podcast-Streaming-Gaming-Recording-Studio-BM88-p-27869352.html). I honestly love it and cant be any happier.
3- Consider adding a shelf at the top of your monitors and some fake plants for decoration to make it look awesome.
What is the white surface thing below the guitar? is it possible to move it to the other side of the room or put it in storage?
Agree that needs to be moved. Look online and add some nice lighting into the room. Whatever you prefer RGB or traditional lightning definitely adds to the space. I also like fake plants gives a nice vibe
Paint, wood, plants and tidy ur cables
I’ve found that placing a wooden shelf or 2 above or near your monitors with a plant that dangles slightly really adds a cosy and warm vibe to my room, otherwise it felt pretty sparse and bland. ( I see you already have some shelving but placing an extra shelf in your FOV as you are sitting on your desk really does make the difference)
Can also recommend a lamp/light on the shelf to get a bit of warm light
These probably arn’t the most creative ideas but both are an easy way to make a space feel more cosy.
Maybe get a bit more personalization going on too, makes the space feel more at home
Cozy and spacious are on opposite ends of the spectrum.
After you do all these other suggestions, manage your cables out of sight for an extra feeling of spaciousness
Paint the wall, not all of them, just the wall behind the desk, feature wall goes a long way to break up the space and add variation.
That on top of suggestions from others regarding cables and shelves above.
Since you have laminate flooring you can also store the tower on the floor for more desk space to make it feel less cramped.
Move the printer and stand to allow to move around more in the chair
Can you swap the placement of that shelf with your desk? Having a wall on each side of your desk is going to make it feel more cramped.
Depending on what you use your second monitor for, you could consider stacking them and moving the microphone arm to the far left corner. If you end considering stacking option, I highly recommend [this option](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082845XM8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2TLN4F7YIH0HO&th=1)