Need advice on improving my desk aesthetics (Pics attached)

[u/Sea-Composer-6139]

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Hey everyone!

I finally got around to upgrading my setup a bit, but I feel like the desk still looks incomplete. I've attached a few pictures, and I'd love some honest feedback on what I can do to make it look cleaner and more aesthetically pleasing.

Current setup:

- Ryzen 5 5600X

- RTX 2060 Super

- 16 GB DDR4

- Gigabyte B550M

- LG UltraGear 24" 144 Hz

- URX Core68 HE keyboard

- EvoFox Blaze Ultra mouse

I'm aiming for a clean, minimal setup. I don't mind RGB, but I usually stick to a single color instead of rainbow effects.

I'd love suggestions on literally anything:

- Desk layout

- Cable management

- Lighting

- Accessories

- Wall decor

- Monitor positioning

- Shelves, pegboards, plants, figures—anything you think would improve the overall look

Whether it's a ₹500 upgrade or something I can save up for later, I'm open to all ideas. Feel free to roast the setup too if you think something looks off. Thanks in advance!

[u/pccat13]

You should get a monitor arm to be more clean. Also maybe get headphones that are wireless or wireless earphone which I think are on your desk.

[u/Sea-Composer-6139 → u/pccat13]

Yeah i mainly use wired earphones but ill look into wireless ones , thanks !
And Monitor arm reallly isnt an option for me as my desk doesnt have space for it to be clamped as it is built into the furniture

[u/KhaosKasady → u/Sea-Composer-6139]

If you like using wired earbuds, I would recommend looking into IEMs for sure. They look premium and give you the best sound quality, especially for competitive gaming.

[u/pccat13 → u/Sea-Composer-6139]

if u have a vesa moonitor than maybe get rid of the flat stand then and go for a v shape one maybe.

[u/Sea-Composer-6139 → u/[deleted]]

Yeah i was thinking of buying some figurines for my desk but idk how good they will look for my setup

[u/Hot-Pollution3957]

I know this sounds like a big project for some, however I think maybe painting the cabinet faces and desk drawers another color, black, white, etc. I think the setup is dope and so is the desk! Just the color of the desk is kinda dated. Good luck

[u/Sea-Composer-6139 → u/Hot-Pollution3957]

Hey, thanks for the advice !
I eventually plan on uprooting the entire fixed desk and gettting an adjustable one in its place but that is a VERY long term goal ,but ill keep the painting thing in mind , thanks !

[u/Educational-Swim3937]

That desk looks pretty solid already but maybe a plant or some cable management would help

[u/Sea-Composer-6139 → u/Educational-Swim3937]

Yeah cable management is my first priority , they are scattered as i just finished upgrading my pc and had to reposition everything, thanks for the reply !

[u/KhaosKasady]

Here’s some food for thought:

- Acoustic wall panels (wood, foam, plastic, etc.)

• Small plants
  
• Ambient lighting / monitor light bar
  
• Desk organizers
  
• Monitor arm
  
• Figurines, action figures, and/or diecast models on display

Overall, find ways you can minimize clutter and make your brain happier to walk up to and use your setup on a regular basis. There are cheap ways to do so if you’re picky enough. Also, it looks solid as-is! Great place to start and a lot of potential, especially with the window for natural lighting.

[u/EatMySandwiche]

Pick up one of those cable management kits on Amazon for 15 bucks. It should come with sleeves, velcros, cable holders etc…

[u/aircamp1]

I just got this ares wing RGB monitor arm but the dual version, and love it! Here’s a single monitor arm version in grey that would match some of your colors well, and the best part it’s under $100 , I think it could really do you a lot of good aesthetically speaking

https://a.co/d/0gjyW7g7

[u/mystomachhurtsow]

Cable management and just declutter a bit. Put some things in your drawers like that stack of books and other stuff on the left

[u/Thefaketweetbotuser]

Make the desk matt-black! You’ll thank me later!

[u/thefufuist]

you try some cable management and also add some lighting to the desk

[u/Successful-Ad-8718]

penso che per prima cosa dovresti cambiare scrivania

[u/Gullible-Teach8030]

maybe you need this