{"id":121609,"date":"2026-01-21T08:49:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T08:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/?p=121609"},"modified":"2026-06-23T05:03:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T05:03:17","slug":"standing-desk-setup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/standing-desk-setup\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Standing Desk Setup Ideas That Actually Look Good"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n

I’m an office furniture nerd. The type to visit an Officeworks on a Saturday morning (and be appalled at their selection of standing desks). Does this make me a tragic loner with no life? Probably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you’re looking for standing desk setup inspo ideas, you get to reap the benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because I’ve bought – or was gifted – over 20 standing desks in the last few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the way, my review of Australia’s top standing desks<\/a> has received over 500,000 visitors so far. If you’re on the fence about which standing desk to buy, it should be your Bible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Related: 10 Standing Desk Accessories That Are A Waste Of Money<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Scandi Nostalgia.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Above: 9am Home Atom Pro Standing Desk<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can create an airy, breezy, welcoming look by buying a standing desk with white tubular legs and a light-coloured desktop (e.g., birch or American oak) and placing it against a white wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create contrast using black furniture and green foliage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add dark tan highlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finish off with a rug that pulls in the white and dark tones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div>

Don’t forget to create a pool of light beside the desk. Here I’m using a photography studio lightbar, but you can use a standing light just as successfully. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2. Rich Guy Vibes.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Above: UpDown KLIK standing desk<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This standing desk setup achieves a very different vibe with a couple of tweaks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I swapped out the light-coloured desktop for a hardwood walnut one. And the white legs for black ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, notice how the square legs on this desk give this setup a more masculine look. It’s a subtle detail, but has a big impact on the overall feeling of the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Important!<\/h3><\/div>

I paired this desk with a Sihoo Doro ergonomic chair to dress the space down a little. If I wanted to dress it up, I’d use a more “grownup” chair (e.g., a Steelcase or a Herman Miller).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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3. I Want To Be A Tech CEO.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Above: Steelcase Migration SE Pro<\/a> <\/a>standing desk<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This setup is ideal for a young tech executive. A Steelcase Karman chair is paired with a Steelcase Migration SE Pro desk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s an expensive setup – definitely not for people on a shoestring budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div>

Notice how the unusual palette (purple and yellow) looks great – this is because both colours are positioned opposite each other on the colour wheel. The rich browns, meanwhile, create a sense of warmth.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

If you want to avoid the “young dude in his 20s” vibe that many standing desks give off, this setup is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. YouTuber’s Den.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Above: Artiss standing desk<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you aspiring to be the next YouTube superstar? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start building your standing desk setup with a background for your videos. You’ll need a stylish set of shelves. Fill them with items that reinforce the context of your YouTube brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Related: What Most People Get Wrong When Buying A Standing Desk<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your standing desk won’t appear in the shot, so it doesn’t have to be a fancy one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(The Artiss in the setup above is only $400).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spend the money on a microphone, lights, lenses and cameras instead (in that order – trust me).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Important!<\/h3><\/div>

Invest in a monitor stand like the one in the setup above – it’s a great hack for adding real estate to your desk. You’ll need it.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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5. Industrial Luxury Chic.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Above: Secretlab Magnus Pro standing desk<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can combine leather and metal for an unexpectedly edgy-looking standing desk setup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, the all-metal, leather-topped Magnus Pro is paired with a luxury armchair to invoke a warehousey, arty vibe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The round pillow and green foliage add a dash of femininity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Did You Know?<\/h3><\/div>

It’s an unusual setup because the Magnus Pro is a gaming desk that’s popular among men in their 20s. Yet here, it looks more “grown up” – because I elevated its look with the expensive armchair.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I can see this setup in an architect’s or a photographer’s studio. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only downside is that the armchair is obviously not ergonomic – I wouldn’t recommend sitting in something like this for 8+ hours per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can “solve” this problem with a Herman Miller Eames Executive chair – if you have about $12,000 to spend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Steven<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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