in the second plan turn the desk so that it is against the wall between the windows but facing the entry into the foyer.. The love seat would be behind it centered on the wall as you have it. Or if you have sufficient cord management you can also float the desk in front of the loveseat so the love seat sits directly behind the desk.

Design Interior South

Well, I never considered that. I'll try it out. Thanks!

This will also give you the opportuniy to center a large piece of art over the loveseat on that wall which will look nice from the entryway.

agree with @Design Interior South just what I was laying out, except I would put the club chair facing the other side of the desk, as a client chair idea.

You can sit in a comfy chair and look out the window when you need to.

Lyn Nielson

Thanks for your thoughts. I tried the chair in the corner in front of the desk and it felt too heavy on the desk side.

I have it set up the suggested way, and I like it except for my big monitor being obstructive again. Beginning to think I need to get a smaller computer. I have a Surface Studio desktop and it's quite large. Which I like for viewing, but it's not the prettiest.

Now I need to find some new wall art for above the sofa. I had a bit of a gallery wall there and wasn't feeling it either.

Thanks for the help!

if you don't need the monitor directly in front of you, try a much larger monitor mounted on the wall over the printer.

When you are at the desk you are wokring - no?? I would turn it and face the wall. YOu have all the other furniture spaces to sit at when working and not needing the computer. I HATE looking at the back of a monitor and all the wires hanging!

Well, after sitting with it all day. I didn't like the monitor in what was basically the middle of the room. When I put it on the left of the desk, it completely obstructed the window. I tried it with the desk positioned so the chair is looking at the french doors, but the monitor problem obviously persists.

I'm currently here. Which solves the monitor problem, but not yet sure I love facing a corner. My chair swivels, and I can turn to look where I want. But now I need a coffee table or ottoman as the room is too empty.

I had the club chair in between the windows, both straight and on an angle toward the love seat, and it didn't feel right, so we moved it to the corner, and now it's a nice reading spot.

I've been fascinated by these desk/tables that hide the monitor when not in use. Might work for your situation.

Don't know if you need the monitor, but if you don't, try a laptop. If it's a must, I prefer your second layout, or Design Interior's idea if you need to look out a window.