what is the best position to place a desk in Feng Shui?

you spend lots of time at the desk, so be sure it is in the best possible spot so that you will feel comfortable and work efficiently! this video's talks about basic Feng Shui rules to place a desk or home office.

[adorfaru]

I did it! My husband and I share an office in our home and it has limited options since there is a huge double door, two windows, and a closet. To make the most space, we had our desks against walls and in corners with our backs to the door which leads straight to the front door. After seeing your videos and talking to him about it, we moved our desks facing each other, side under a window on the wall, and so now we both have mostly walls behind us. We both have a clear view of the office and front doors when we look to the side. It feels not only much safer, but much cozier and makes us feel more connected because even though we still cant see each other because of our monitors, we aren't with our backs to each other anymore. It truly does feel like a more focused office space for me as well. I wasn't sure I believed in the magic of Feng Shui, but now I am a believer.

[Ukiya]

The problem is cable managment. It is much easier to hide cables when desk is placed in front of the wall. L shaped desk might be a good solution, but still it's a challenge

[Katspearl]

I never believed in fengshui growing up but one day in a cafe I realized that I was so much productive and it was probably because of the positioning of my table, based on your videos. I moved my home desk and I have been converted!

[Alice_Walker]

I just moved my desk from the spare corner of my lounge to a more "command" position and its made so much difference! Yoy are a wizard Cliff, thank you 💜

[HelloKittyFanMan]

Very nice! I was born and have lived in the USA for all my life and have been trying to practice this ever since my late teens and early 20s, before I even knew what it was called! For me the thoughts were always about lowering the chance of startle as much as possible. Same with bedroom and living/family room arrangement. I love it!

[aliplay]

I used your advice for my office at work. We were rearranging furniture, and I insisted both desks in the room face the door and not the wall like previously designed. Then I had a choice of desk: large desk right opposite the door, but with back to the window or smaller desk to the left of the door back to the wall. I sat at both and chose the smaller desk - it felt safer and cozier, no glare from windows on my screens, and I can enjoy the view out the window! so happy.

[MarianR]

Thank you!!! I’ve been trying to figure out where to put my desk in my office. I tried your suggestion of pulling it away from the wall, having my back to the wall, and being in view of both the door and close to window. I love it!!! Thank you!! So grateful! I just couldn’t come up with what felt right.

[ZenPulses]

Thank you so much! When possible, I love to "fly" my desk, 90° in relationship to the windows if possible (to avoid reflections in the screens) and in a place where I can see the door. It always "feels" right. Will definitely apply the Feng Shui rules next time I move!

[triplefruitful]

Best feng Shui channel in years and there is some tough competition.

[Gabifuertes]

In regards to "desk with computer equipment":

If your desk has a computer it should sit perpendicular to any windows. Having a window behind or in front makes it really hard to see when there's sunlight. Also, to consider when buying, desks should be a lot shorter than tables. Adjustable desk height is preferred. Monitors should be mounted to the desk instead of a wall if possible, allowing to shift height with the desk.

On the topic of ergonomics, I don't know who thought trays or drawers are a good idea to have on top of your knees, it's just not comfortable. If you have a tower computer, plan to have it on the right unless you buy an upside down case, so you face the window of the case. If you can, keeping it off the floor helps reduce lint buildup.

Having a power strip on top can be quite useful depending on what you do on your desk, in my case I put chargers (don't really have spares, they can get quite pricey), and occasionally I might plug a soldering iron, a glue gun, a laminator, another computer to troubleshoot, network equipment, I even experimented with a raspberry pi. All permanent stuff gets plugged in a power strip screwed below, such as the computer, monitors, lights, speakers and the other power strip.

If you have a monitor with a power adapter, use velcro and hot glue. This way if you want to move the monitor you can do so quickly, as well as putting it back on its place. If you have a microphone with an arm, zip ties keep it tidy, extend the arm as much as possible before putting them.

Lastly, I'm looking forward to do this, but a monitor shelf seems like a good place to put away your mouse and keyboard when you need desk space.

[jessicachandra]

HI Clif ! Can you create a video on bookshelf placement in offices? Especially with open bookshelves. Thank you! Love your content <3

[zoeb.]

So I always see people facing the desks not against walls, which is fine if you have a laptop/tablet or you're just using it as a writing desk. But how about desktop computers? I place the back of the desk against the wall because that's where the plugs are and I don't want to see my cables dangling out. Not to mention quite a bit of tables are "unfinished" at the back. What to do?

[marianhreads]

Very timely! I've been binging your channel, trying to figure out how to rearrange my office. :) I have SO much equipment and cords, which is making it very hard.

[Suntaile]

The 2nd room is shaped just as my apartment is for the main living space. Feels great to have my position of my desk validated :D

[sirstroam]

I don't know if you read comments on old videos but your content is changing my life!

[heatherwarner]

Thank you so much. I have a new desk coming and this really helped me figure it out. I'm a sci-fi writer so my office is also home to my collection of memorabilia because it invigorates my creativity but Im also near a very busy and noisy street. I'm finding the best thing to do is clear my room and just sit in the room and let the energy give me the best space.

[satyakatta]

Hello Clif! I have a question, i am wondering where to put a bed AND desk in a room with the same layout as the first layout in this video. Thanks!

[cuckfucius]

we love a long video from cliff :D now you know!!

[sosukelele]

Thank you for all of these, they're making me reconsider a lot of how my apartment is configured right now

[sznz]

I used this word is my music yesterday. And since my phone is always listening, I guess your videos popped up to inform me I’ve been using this wrong. So thank you