Because my workspace for the last year was a lounge chair in the living room, a dedicated office became a major priority when my girlfriend and I decided to move back to California. When we chose our new apartment we dedicated the master bedroom as my work area. It’s the quieter of the two bedrooms in the apartment during the day and is shadier overall. It’s also a completely private area that I can shut off from the rest of the apartment when necessary.

I decided to go with softer indirect lighting to keep glare off my screen and also to set a softer mood overall. Since I spend 8 to 10 hours a day in this room, I wanted to make sure it was as comfortable as possible. The CFL lights are actually a benefit here because even though they take a while to warm up they run a lot cooler than traditional incandescents, which is perfect for a room with a lot of other heat generating electronics in it. The couch has linen storage underneath which I’m using for extra cables and other equipment. While I’m happy with the layout some shelving is definitely necessary in the near future and the equipment in the storage bin will be moved to a footlocker shortly. I’m also planning on hanging more artwork around the room in the future.

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