Just moved into my first apartment after starting my first job. I work from home about half the week, so I wanted a setup that’s comfortable for long days and still feels like somewhere I want to be.
Gear
Monitors: Samsung Viewfinity S8 27" 5K (main, above the MacBook) and an LG 27" 4K in vertical orientation
Laptops: MacBook Pro 14" M5, plus a company-issued laptop that’s my primary work machine (not in the photo)
Desk: Autonomous Desk Pro w/ Bamboo top, 55" x 30", and I stand a lot
Lighting: two IKEA Tvärhand desk lamps, 15 Nanoleaf Lines (60 degree), and a 16 ft Nanoleaf light strip (300 zones)
Plants (hopefully): Pothos, ferns, monstera, bird of paradise, and a palm
Mouse and deskmat, no external keyboard yet (I type on the MacBook)
The vibe
I used to work out of a coworking space in a converted warehouse back home. It was dark and industrial, with warm orange Edison-style bulbs and a ton of plants: ferns, ficus, pothos, and big tropical leaves. I’m used to a lot of green, and I want to recreate that in a way that also feels cozy for winter.
What I need help with
Walls: The Nanoleaf Lines are (I think) going behind the monitors, with the light strip as backlighting somewhere else in my room, but I can put them anywhere. What else should go on the wall? This is a rental, so less drilling = better.
Plants and side furniture: I want to be surrounded by tropical plants. What shelving, plant stands, or side furniture would suit the warehouse look? The plant stand on the left will probably move elsewhere in the room.
The desk itself: Anything you’d add or change on the desk to make it look better and work better?
Open to any advice. I’m new to decorating and not sure how to tie it all together.
Thank you all, I appreciate the help as I convert this to battlestation! I'll update w/ pics once things are finished. Happy to give more details and share pics of the space if possible.
Some pics that inspire me:
This one from 3 months back
This one from 2 years ago
8 months ago (I like the jungle vibes)
Good use of Nanoleaf products
Posted by tropicalsquash