Some desks I love but are out of budget

I like the 'toasty' color of your desk. The golden legs seem fine with medium greens, but not the blush/light colors of the rug... and it 'competes' with black legs....

Maybe the legs could be spray painted toasty neutral.

Can you show entire room from further back. Are you open to changing the configuration of desk and if storage was added, you could keep it (spray legs black) and then spend the $500 on accessorizing, including a great ceiling light and art. Have a plan for room before purchasing anything.

It’s a flex space and the rest of the room is taken (working in a meditation corner - not done yet by any means). I really really love this office layout though and have tried basically everything else and this is the one that feels right:)

Looks like it’s the only set up possible and I wouldn't get a heavy feeling desk and keep it small. Perhaps move rug and desk up a bit and add a low bookcase on the back wall. I think room may feel better balanced and you get storage, as well as an extra surface for a printer, etc.

I notice your wall hanging, so maybe this color? If you count reviews to mean much, this has good ones.

Convenience Concepts Designs2Go No Tools Student Desk With Shelves R4-0537 · More Info

Designs2Go No-Tools Student Desk in White Faux Marble Wood Finish · More Info

Desk in the middle of the room, maybe a lower contrast legs/ table would be appealing to you... like those, or this idk.

Convenience Concepts Designs2Go Trestle Desk, Weathered White · More Info

Polyester Office Armchair, Salmon Pink · More Info

If walls have greyish, maybe a blending chair. Maybe this seems like your wood style too?

Costway Swivel Accent Chair Fabric Vanity Study Armchair w/Beech Wood Legs Gray · More Info

Current or new rug -- this might tie in with current desk's legs!?

Savas Task Chair, Blue · More Info

Square Tufted Desk Rolling Chair, Pink-Velvet · More Info

Thanks for the suggestions! As for the rug, I definitely want to replace that - doesn’t really fit my vibe. And the green chair is gone too!

Noticed your comment about adding a meditation corner. If that’s your front door in picture, I think it‘s really important that the entire space feels connected. Consider the size/placement of rug; including meditation area to connect the space. Decide how you want room to feel as a whole and if you like Japandi, it could be a great choice; simple, calming and your chair will work.

Love the thoughtfulness! That’s actually the inspiration pic we’re going off of for the medi corner :). I Love the neutral tones as well - definitely fits the vibe I’m going for. This space is a lofted area at the top of the staircase and the door leads to our roof!