My two-part desk setup
The author transformed their desk setup by creating a two-part workspace that separates digital and analog activities. This change was inspired by a trip to Hamburg, where they noticed that desks were typically oriented towards the room rather than the wall. The new layout has enhanced their productivity and comfort while allowing for a more inviting space for creative activities with their children.
- ▪The desk is now split into a digital side for work and an analog side for reading and writing.
- ▪The digital side is minimal and contains only essential tools for work, while the analog side is more functional and inviting.
- ▪The author has been using this setup for about nine to ten months and finds it significantly improves the feel of the office.
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- ▪ Wayne's retro-minimal desk setup — r/homelab
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| Original publisher | Fatih Arslan |
| Canonical URL | https://arslan.io/2025/11/18/my-two-part-desk-setup/ |
| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 21:21:14 +0000 |
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Nov 18, 2025 My two-part desk setup How I turned a single long desk into a digital side for work and an analog side for reading, writing, and building LEGO with the kids. For years, my desk was pushed against the wall. I would sit in front of it, look at the wall, and work. It was fine, and I never really questioned it.After a recent trip to Hamburg, visiting various museums and exhibitions, something struck me. I hadn’t seen a single desk that was facing the wall. Almost every single desk was in the middle of the room, and facing the room itself. Once I was back from my trip, I rotated the whole setup for my desk, and flipped it. Now my desk is facing the room. My back is against the wall, I can see the door, and I have the rest of the room in my field of view.
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