Where is Your Desk?

I've always relied on Natural Light.  I can't speak highly enough for it.  I'm one of those geeks that can't stand a closed off darkened room.  Several months ago, I actually moved my master bed into the smaller room and my larger room with the most sunlight became my new office.  Just as we talk to our buyers about "staging" what works for US might not work for the majority of buyers, but its creativity to help us see spaces in a new light.

Karen, I know what you mean about the cords because I hate them too.  I purchased a second hand night stand, gutted the interior (took out the drawers) and nailed the drawer faces to the night stands.  It now covers all my computer stuff and cords.  My only word of advice is to make sure you leave (or make) ventilation.  Sometimes a small fan inside the coil of mess works well and secondly...  several times a year, cleanout the dust that from inside the computer.  No matter how clean your house is, dust will always find the computer, especially once its covered up!

I am generally pleased if I know where everything is on my desk. Thanks for reminding me that I need to clean it up a bit though. ;)

My desk is perpendicular to the north-facing window and I have found that the direction I am looking out also makes a difference.  Turning my desk so I look east makes me more productive.  When my desk was facing west, I would see the winter afternoon shadows and feel the day was slipping away too quickly.  Now, looking east, I see the sunny side of the buildings and trees much later into the afternoon.

Some good thoughts here! My desk is near a window, and I can see lots of sky and plants outside, still I always have at least two potted plants on my desk. I'm thinkong of installing shelves or hooks so I can have more!  

Great post.  Most folks don't think of how to position a desk to gain natural light from an angle.  As a green realtor I can tell you that using sunlight to your advantage carries lots of benefits.  Not only does it keep you from using electricity, but it reduces heat gain, and makes you feel energized.  Having the right window treatments is a boon as well since you don't want to block sunlight, but re-direct it.  Glad you brought this up!

The cord thing annoys me too. If I get them all well-hidden, then getting at them when I need to means crawling under desks, etc. to reach them.

My basement office has a window and sliding glass door that open out to the yard and medow beyond. Sometimes I can glance out and see wildlife, which I love. And... in summertime I can step outside for a break and snack on the cherry tomatoes that I plant just outside my door.

Great examples MJ.  I find that I am like a potted plant that uses the computer LOL!  I am energized by light and as I was reading I was checking all my positions as you stated.  You have to make your work environment the best you can!

MJ: I am sitting here now, at my desk next to the bedroom window. The natural light does help mu disposition. Usually. =)

MJ I found your post in the Daily Drop; and yes my  desk is in the right position and I am fortunate to have a lovely view. 

Hi MJ,

Love your post. My desk is positioned near the window for those exact reasons. I'm one of those people that just has to have sunlight.

And Donna, I am soooo envious of your sunroom office!

Great post and interesting stuff.  I haven't seen stuff like this yet.  I had an office like you said, even the blinds.  It was huge too.  The room is supposed to be a formal dining room.  The room had the original windows from 1955 when the home was built.  I moved my office to the basement.  Much cooler in the summer and much warmer in the winter.

I have two great boxers that really help me out.  I also have a great porch swing on a covered deck.  I get out there fairly frequently.

Agree! I've always wanted my desk next to a window...does make a big difference. When I decided to work from home my wife wanted my office in the basement!! at the end I won!!...now I get to enjoy our big greenish backyard with the birds chirping!! ;) 

Pretty cool!

That is how I have my desk set up.

I wish I had Donnas sunroom as an office! My home office is the dining room, and there is no window. Dang, can I convince my husband it is time to move???

MJ:  My desk left me years ago!  Great thoughts and blog.

Concise well delivered information and slant on the issues.

My office is in the coolest corner of the house and to the side of my desk I can look out on the covered patio.  I love it.

My desk is at Jamba Juice, or Starbucks, or wherever my clients are. Oh, then my home desk is outside in my gazebo. Very peaceful. I would wither away in an indoor office