How to decorate a wood desk with burgundy accents and a brown mat

Do you want to add a point to your dark wood desk, but are hesitant about whether the color will be too heavy? Place burgundy lights, notes, and brown mats in different sizes. Let's take a look at bright input devices and the space in front of your hands.

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How to decorate a wood desk with burgundy accents and a brown mat

Shall we think about decorating beautifully and using it comfortably? After choosing the object that catches your eye, move the mouse and expand the notes in order.

The space, furniture, and product details of the expanded area may differ from the actual appearance, so please look at it as a layout idea.

Connecting colors with burgundy lighting and small props

In this configuration, the burgundy dome light on the left side of the desk sets the color center. Since I am at a distance from the monitor, the black screen, wood speaker, and red light come into view one after another. Before adding strong colors to several places at once, let’s decide which object we want to show first. Once you have a center, it becomes easier to choose the next prop.

If you place a red notebook and pen next to the light, it looks tied into a small writing spot. Even if the colors are the same, there is no need to match the feel of the surface. If you place a note with a calm texture next to a sparkling light, the colors will continue but each item will have a different charm.

To begin with, try placing just one burgundy item on your existing desk. It is enough to compare the feeling when sitting and looking at it from the entrance of the room and then add the following items. Glossy lights are objects that reflect light. The impression you get from the color swatch may be different from the impression you get when placed by the window, so it would be a good idea to take a second look at it where you plan to place it.

Brighten up the center of your desk with white and cream

If desktop, the mat, and the chair are all brown, the dark color continues to the bottom of the screen. If you place a white keyboard and a cream-colored mouse in the middle, the input input area becomes clear. Even without changing large pieces of furniture, you can brighten up the center of your desk with items you touch every day.

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Before putting in a lot of bright accessories, check the input device or small storage box first. Just changing the color of your keyboard can change your entire impression. Rather than trying to get everything exactly white, I like to see how it goes together when placed together. How about checking it even when you turn on the lights?

Determine the mat size starting from the mouse movement range

Try moving the mouse from where you normally place the keyboard. Rather than just measuring the distance between the keyboard and mouse, it would be better to include the range of left and right movement. Even on a large mat, if you push the keyboard to one end, it's easy for things to pile up on the remaining side. Please determine the size based on the actual arrangement used.

How about marking the mat size you're considering with a piece of paper or easily removable tape? Work on documents and play games you enjoy in it. Mouse movements vary depending on the task. It's easy to check for yourself whether it keeps going over the edge of the small mat or if you really need a wider mat.

The space for the keyboard and mouse is divided into brown mats.

Leave space between the front of the keyboard and the shelf

The depth of the mat is determined by looking at the space between where you can place your hands in front of the keyboard and the space behind it. Depending on your usual posture, choose whether to place it at the front end of the desk or slightly inside it. If you slide the mat under the shelf legs, it can be a hassle to lift it out and clean it.

Even though the desktop looks deep, the shelf or monitor fixture takes up space at the back. Please make sure that there is space for the mat, keyboard, and hands in the remaining space. If you are short on space, it is better to compare shelf positions or mat depths again rather than just pushing items back.

Placing notes and cups using actual movements

In this configuration, I placed the notebook on the left side of the mat. However, when taking notes, you need space for an open notebook or paper. Should we decide whether to leave the keyboard as is or move it briefly while taking notes? The position of the mat may vary depending on how it is used.

Try placing the cup out of the path of your hand and mouse. Placing it outside the mat does not eliminate the possibility of drinks touching the device. When picking up the cup and putting it down, make sure that your actions do not overlap with the note or input device. If you write often, it is easier to reduce the decorations a bit and leave some space.

The bright input device was placed on the mat, and the cups and writing props were divided to the sides.

Check out the materials and care methods and get an overview

The dark brown mat continues the color of the wood desktop and makes the bright keyboard and mouse stand out. However, it is difficult to judge the material based on the external texture alone. Check the material, thickness, bottom surface, and edge finish of the product you are purchasing. Color and material are items that need to be looked at separately.

Please follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning methods and detergents to use. It's a good idea to check whether it's easy to lift and clean frequently and whether it fits well with the mouse you usually use. Decide the final size based on your work style rather than the proportions in the photo. If you directly place the input device and the open note, it becomes easier to make a selection.

If you already have burgundy lighting and a notebook, take a picture of the entire desk before adding red accessories. It's a good idea to check whether your eyes only focus on one side of the light and whether you can see enough of the work area. There is also a way to add a nearby warm color, such as an amber cup. However, you don't need to change all objects to the same color.

Leave the existing wood furniture behind, place one accent item, and then repeat the color with small accessories. After that, you can supplement the center with a bright input device. It would be good to think about what to subtract as much as what to add. More important than the number of decorations is whether there is enough space left for comfortable use every day.

I organized the input device and writing space together in a color combination of wood and burgundy.

CHECK BEFORE YOU FINISH

One last check

Tick off each item once you've checked it at your desk.

Have you decided on one burgundy item you want to show first?
Does a bright input device clearly show your work area?
Have you checked the colors both during the day and with the lights on?
Did you measure the mouse movement range from your usual keyboard position?
Is there enough clearance left between the front of the keyboard and the shelf?
Even when you open the note, doesn't it overlap with the input device?
Doesn’t the action of lifting the cup overlap with using the input device?
Have you checked the material of the mat and how to care for it?

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