Maybe a set up like this. Install a long 600-700 mm depth of mdf, for your desk, flat area, instead of an actual freestanding desk. Install directly under the window the full length of that wall, then part of the wall on the right, due to door recess, then full height shelves or cupboards along the other wall. This can be done easily with mdf and table legs.

Is the 3m across the window? You have shown two sets of power points and an ariconditioning floor duct that need to be considered. I have a similar room to yours with my laptop and sewing machine. I have used (again) Bunnings laminated benchtops that come in different shades of timber, lengths and widths. for my room they add warm and texture. I will try to draw something for you if you can confirm which wall is 3m. Have you decided on a ceiling ight yet

Hi, the width of the room is 2.7m (ie window wall), the length is 3m. I’d love a nice light but thought the practical thing is a fan. Engineered timber flooring going in end of the month.

The following layout for you and working with your newly painted room, as above I suggested that you use Laminated timber benches from Bunnings or you could just go with white.

I would attach the benchtops using a timber baton on the walls for the benchtop to rest on and be screwed into place.

I have left out sets of floor draws in favour of wall storage and full height cabinets that can be configured with open shelves, doors or both

I have the sewing machine on the longest wall 3m below the window because I know that sewing needs much more space than a computer.

The sewing machine will be able to use the single power point on the L/H wall and the computer the doube on the R/H wall.

The floor vent will be open to the room

Add some lovely white timber shutters to your window along with a new ceiling light plus a couple of desk lamps, and you will have a lovely working space

Sorry our posts crossed over but over all it will still work for you, just grab the whole 2.7 for your sewing

siriuskey what program do you use for your design layouts? I was playing around with various bathroom ones this morning looking at layout ideas for our main bathroom and the ones on the plumbing sites didn't seem that great, wondering if something like what you are using would be better...

I was wondering whether your window is north facing? And if so, the width of your eaves. I can’t speak to northern climes, but here in the south, at various times of the year, the glare and reach of sun through a window can be harsh and difficult to work in for an extended period. Drowsiness caused by sunshine can also be an issue (or that just might be me 😉). So siriuskey’s idea of shutters is a great idea, and much more practical than curtains. The mess when they blow all your papers or sewing paraphernalia about doesn’t bear thinking about. Love also the suggestion of timber benchtops. Great work surface and would go so well with your colours. Do let us seethe finished project, won’t you

Hi Leigh, My program is very old 1997, I have a laptop with Windows XP which is no longer supported to run it on. Happy to help with anything.

I like the 2 colours individually , but personally I would paint the ceiling white in an office -- the grape adds excitement , the white is calming , whereas the mustard could distract and almost 'anger' the brain .

Having said that , I assume it has cultural roots , and you may consider them your happy places . My suggestion would be to do some cardboard mock-ups -- I use a large A3 colour Laser printer , which is big , but it has 5 papertrays so is only topped up every few weeks . But I like it handy to my 2 or 3 tower computers ( under the benchtop ) and screens and keyboards and phones and laptops , so a design that works for you mightn't suit me , and vice versa .

Wow, what fabulously wonderful experience ideas. Thank you everyone, I can definitely visualise it now. I love those timber bench tips and have seen them at Bunnings. Just need to work out how to secure them to the wall. The room will be so cosy and lovely. The ceiling colour was an experiment that worked. I thought to embrace my small house and make the most of the coziness. Shutters are a great idea as it would be irritating otherwise. They look smart too. Thank you everyone, I’ll post pics when done. Really appreciate all your help with this. I don’t feel so stuck now!

Happy Easter!

Dawn

Hmm now how do you correct typos here. Apologies.

Thanks Siriuskey, when the time comes I'll post a thread on it, I'm in the Greater Brisbane lockdown and so just playing around with planning that we probably aren't ready for just yet...lol.

Fingers crossed that the lock down ends today so you can enjoy Easter without too many other restrictions

My question is with your sewing do you need a table for layout and cutting that you can walk around? You may be better with a free standing desk that you can move and have a smaller bench where you can store sewing machine and laptop when needing the whole table for layout. Do you want to face window and have back to door, or face wall. All choices for you to consider.

Whenever I cut out anything I always use my dining table and better still my island as the bench is higher than the table, Curtains and bedding need a lot of space to work on, and yes I do that.. When that part is done it is taken into my office, sewing room to work on where my machine is in front of a full height wide window with lots of natural light during the day. I also use a laptop so that makes the space even better with no Tower and my printer is wireless so can be any where in the room

I also use my dining table to cut out. I had that specially made so it is nice and wide. Loving these suggestions and the considerations!

You might get some inspiration from this multi-purpose room post (it's long but scroll down for the reveal). Like you she used a deep, saturated colour for the walls.

https://stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/office-guestroom-diy-reveal

Oh I love this. Thank you for sharing. It’s of great ideas here.