Light from the side
The desk sits beside the window wall, with the screen facing into the room. That arrangement keeps the glazing clear and offers a useful starting point for checking daylight and reflections at the actual chair position.
All rooms
The desk takes side light
Illustrated room concept · Real product references, with alternatives clearly labelled
Published
An illustrated concept for Manchester warehouse workroom.
Tall warehouse windows light a desk against the far wall, while a four-door sideboard takes the printer and paperwork. Black steel, pale wood and a grey chair give this Manchester workroom a clear working centre.
See the product sourcesA printer rarely improves a desk. Here it gets a sideboard of its own, leaving the working surface for a laptop, a notebook and a lamp. This Manchester warehouse concept puts the desk squarely against the plaster wall, with daylight arriving from the tall windows on the left. Brick piers and a riveted steel column already give the room a strong outline, so the furniture follows their straightforward geometry. The grey swivel chair softens the black desk frame, and a generous abstract above it makes the working corner feel part of the room.
The desk takes side light
Colour palette
- Warm plaster
- Brick
- Black steel
- Pale oak
- Warm grey
Give the printer another address
Closed storage along the right wall takes the printer off the desk and provides a separate surface for boxes. Pale timber also connects the dark working furniture to the warm floorboards.
What to borrow
Separate active work from the equipment that supports it. A nearby cabinet can hold the printer and spare paper, leaving more desk surface free. Test the screen position through the day; side light still needs checking for glare.
Product references are selected for UK readers.
THE PIECES BEHIND THE DESIGN
Shop this room
The design began with these pieces from our Shop. Open each product for its exact size, finish and retailer details.
We may earn a commission if you buy through our retailer links, at no extra cost to you. Our affiliate policy.
Metro Oak 2 Drawer Desk - Black
The Roost
principal compact desk
£400.00
Kahlo Velvet Swivel Office Chair- Grey/Black
Living With Luxury
grey office chair
£248.99
Knuckle Table Lamp in Blackened Oak + Noma - Blackened Oak
The Roost
desk lamp
£205.00
The Finest Wooden Four Door Sideboard - Natural
The Roost
closed storage sideboard
£1,499.95