Share your HOME WORKING workstation environment - pics

[p1stonhead]

ash73 said:

Kinky said:

Proper old-school desk and chair, that's nice to see.

But I don't understand why people have their screens so high up.

Eye level is supposed to be centre screen. I think.

It’s how I’ve always set it up.

[mmm-five]

mph999 said:

Guys,

Could someone recommend a dual monitor stand, needs to hold 24” monitors, about 4.2 kg each I think.

Quite a few on Amazon, but most have at least some reviews explaining about issues holding the monitors without tilting forward over time.

Do you need desk mount or wall mount?

I've been happy with my very solid Ergotron MX desk-mounted one (it's about 6 years old now) - not the cheapest but the spring pre-load can be adjusted for heavier/lighter loads...my 27" iMac is 9.5kg and has a shelf attached to the back with probably another kilo of HDDs and hubs.

If you want solid, and are happy with limited adjustability, then the Neo-Flex Dual is about the simplest one they do.

[RM]

illmonkey said:

Current home setup, just got the arm and 2x U2419H monitors. Went to Ikea to get the new desk last night, even though it said in stock on the site, it wasn't. Wasted 2 hour round trip. Will go get the desk next week. This desk is 105x45cm, better with the monitor arm, but still too small. Echo show 5 from the Prime sale a temporary fixture as I was setting it up.

What arm is that, could I ask? I have the same monitors with a Dell arm but on a standing desk and it doesn't lift the monitors high enough. Yours look to have a decent height.

[xeny]

p1stonhead said:

Eye level is supposed to be centre screen. I think.

Eye level is top of screen according to the DSE regs.

[illmonkey]

RM said:

illmonkey said:

Current home setup, just got the arm and 2x U2419H monitors. Went to Ikea to get the new desk last night, even though it said in stock on the site, it wasn't. Wasted 2 hour round trip. Will go get the desk next week. This desk is 105x45cm, better with the monitor arm, but still too small. Echo show 5 from the Prime sale a temporary fixture as I was setting it up.

What arm is that, could I ask? I have the same monitors with a Dell arm but on a standing desk and it doesn't lift the monitors high enough. Yours look to have a decent height.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01MR397OH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Kinky]

xeny said:

p1stonhead said:

Eye level is supposed to be centre screen. I think.

Eye level is top of screen according to the DSE regs.

I have mine where it's most comfortable for me

[stemll]

mph999 said:

Guys,

Could someone recommend a dual monitor stand, needs to hold 24” monitors, about 4.2 kg each I think.

Quite a few on Amazon, but most have at least some reviews explaining about issues holding the monitors without tilting forward over time.

I have one of these, I liked the fact they are on a single arm and fixed in relation to one another (so they stay together and aligned). Can either clamp on or go though a hole in the desk. Holds my 2x 24" rock solid and not shown any inclination to move since it was installed in May.

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0171RPK6I/r...

For height, I have the screen top at eye level and I have the taskbar at the top of the screen (mainly because I use a Mac at home so that's where I like it)

[paralla]

Maybe I’m missing something but don’t monitors normally come with stands? My two 24’s just sit beside each other on the stands they came with. XPS 13 laptop sits on top of the stands, underneath the monitors. I guess a dual monitor mount would be slightly nearer but £109 seems expensive.

[grumbledoak]

paralla said:

Maybe I’m missing something but don’t monitors normally come with stands? My two 24’s just sit beside each other on the stands they came with. XPS 13 laptop sits on top of the stands, underneath the monitors. I guess a dual monitor mount would be slightly nearer but £109 seems expensive.

Most monitor stands are quite short and they have quite a large footprint. The poles are taller and take up effectively no desk space.

Your "shelf" compensates.

[fastraxx]

paralla said:

Maybe I’m missing something but don’t monitors normally come with stands? My two 24’s just sit beside each other on the stands they came with. XPS 13 laptop sits on top of the stands, underneath the monitors. I guess a dual monitor mount would be slightly nearer but £109 seems expensive.

Jeezo man - you sit on that all day?!

[stemll]

grumbledoak said:

paralla said:

Maybe I’m missing something but don’t monitors normally come with stands? My two 24’s just sit beside each other on the stands they came with. XPS 13 laptop sits on top of the stands, underneath the monitors. I guess a dual monitor mount would be slightly nearer but £109 seems expensive.

Most monitor stands are quite short and they have quite a large footprint. The poles are taller and take up effectively no desk space.

Your "shelf" compensates.

This. The two stands for my work LGs are fairly big and not flat on top. With the arm, the work 15" laptop sits underneath with the Dell dock and the pole is in the corner of the desk through the cable hole. I don't have it closer to me, it's pushed right back on the desk. £109 is expensive for an arm but it is rock solid and no movement at all. As others have linked, there are cheaper arms that probably meet the needs of most people, I wanted a single arm and I needed the ability to mount through the desk rather than clamp because of the design of the desk (metal bars along the edge get in the way of clamps).

[paralla]

fastraxx said:

Jeezo man - you sit on that all day?!

I actually stand up and wander about for most of the day as I’m on calls. Probably 30% of my time is actually at the desk.

[anonymous-user]

Kinky said:

Nice setup, especially the chair, what model is it?

[Brother D]

We're moving out of downtown Chicago. This house in on our shortlist - fell in love with the downstairs office. Must admit the cabin in basement is also a great selling point. The half-bath avocado bathrooms less so.

Edited by Brother D on Saturday 17th October 22:40

[mph999]

Thanks for all the replies re. the monitor arms - will look at each one and come to a decision ...

[Kinky]

wsurfa said:

Kinky said:

Nice setup, especially the chair, what model is it?

It's a John Lewis Abraham chair.

[theboss]

mmm-five said:

Do you need desk mount or wall mount?

I've been happy with my very solid Ergotron MX desk-mounted one (it's about 6 years old now) - not the cheapest but the spring pre-load can be adjusted for heavier/lighter loads...my 27" iMac is 9.5kg and has a shelf attached to the back with probably another kilo of HDDs and hubs.

If you want solid, and are happy with limited adjustability, then the Neo-Flex Dual is about the simplest one they do.

I have 3 x ergotron LX single arms which are rated for up to about 11kg each and they are absolutely superb, well sprung, highly adjustable and seemingly indestructible. I wouldn't look further than these guys for a high quality monitor arm/stand.

[anonymous-user]

Kinky said:

wsurfa said:

Kinky said:

Nice setup, especially the chair, what model is it?

It's a John Lewis Abraham chair.

Thanks

[A900ss]

So it looks like monitors are covered well in this thread but now the evenings are drawing in, I feel my home office is too dark. What’s the recommended set up for lighting?

I defo need to upgrade and wonder if a desk lamp is enough or if I’ll also need to change my ceiling lights as well

[Watchman]

A900ss said:

So it looks like monitors are covered well in this thread but now the evenings are drawing in, I feel my home office is too dark. What’s the recommended set up for lighting?

I defo need to upgrade and wonder if a desk lamp is enough or if I’ll also need to change my ceiling lights as well

Do you need lighting for video conferencing, or just a puddle of light on your desk?