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Does this table look too big in my bay window?

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Iambacck · 06/11/2026 19:47

Tomorrow is the last day to return. So please help me decide.

Does this table look too big in my bay window?
Does this table look too big in my bay window?
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MirrorClocks · 06/11/2026 22:13

It doesn’t look very nice. Sorry.

Chickadee26 · 06/11/2026 22:17

I'd return it.

Mmmkaay · 06/11/2026 22:17

This is nice (with or without the extra shelf...I prefer without) https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4589952753/handmade-walnut-writing-desk-with-raised

mumumental · 06/11/2026 22:27

Not right. @Mmmkaayone is nice, though.

godmum56 · 06/11/2026 22:34

Soontobe60 · 06/11/2026 21:32

It’s a modern office desk that’s in the middle of a beautiful, Victorian room so looks totally out of place. If you really want to work in this room I’d look for a Victorian desk.

that's a stunner

godmum56 · 06/11/2026 22:35

Mmmkaay · 06/11/2026 22:17

This is nice (with or without the extra shelf...I prefer without) https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4589952753/handmade-walnut-writing-desk-with-raised

thank you, have bookmarked that maker

Bedcatshoe · 06/11/2026 22:41

To big no, crap yes

BibbityBoppityTwo · 06/11/2026 22:45

It’s a tricky one, because I can see why you’d like working from such a lovely space, but the desk doesn’t really go in that room. Not too big at all, in my opinion, just a style of furniture that doesn’t work in that room.

SevenYellowHammers · 06/11/2026 22:47

It looks like a special “reasonable adjustment” desk I had in a classroom for a student who used a wheelchair.

Iambacck · 06/11/2026 22:48

Mmmkaay · 06/11/2026 22:17

This is nice (with or without the extra shelf...I prefer without) https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4589952753/handmade-walnut-writing-desk-with-raised

This is very pretty, thanks.

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Iambacck · 06/11/2026 22:51

SevenYellowHammers · 06/11/2026 22:47

It looks like a special “reasonable adjustment” desk I had in a classroom for a student who used a wheelchair.

It’s a sit and stand desk. When you get tired you can elevate the desk to work while standing.

This photo and 100s of positive reviews influenced me ;) I got it in the largest size they had.

Does this table look too big in my bay window?
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Iambacck · 06/11/2026 22:52

overnightangel · 06/11/2026 21:38

I think it’s fine. Yes it’s functional but it enables you to
a) spend more time in that beautiful room which will have you in a better mood at work than being stuck in a back bedroom, and
b) you can do so without a sore back as it’s sit/stand.

is it the ideal aesthetic you want? Maybe not, but for the reasons above I think it’s better than having a lovely desk or table that “fits” but means you can’t work at it or can’t work at it without a sore back. I’d keep it !

That was my thought process but now I am worried it’s too ugly :)

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Ikeatears · 06/11/2026 22:53

@Iambacck here’s a couple of AI suggestions

Does this table look too big in my bay window?
Does this table look too big in my bay window?
AnneShirley18 · 06/11/2026 22:54

Looks like the desks I have in my classroom.

PyongyangKipperbang · 06/11/2026 22:54

I agree that it doesnt fit with the room. I dont like your dining table choices either. You have embraced the period of the room, so the furniture needs to do that too.

A nice leather inlay desk with a swivel chair would work!

This sort of look but vintage is better https://homeplusfurniture.com/products/oxford-antique-pine-large-double-pedestal-desk?variant=5773682376731&country=GB&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=16007853060&gclid=CjwKCAiAkrbXBhB2EiwA2y1E3n57_OzXrvV7BIT8qsVa61Qo0UfTkDfHrvszE5klSYZfAGZDNxcrsxoCrgoQAvD_BwE

ifonlytheydlisten · 06/11/2026 22:57

Soften it with a table cloth? Needs must when you wfh

Isadora2007 · 06/11/2026 22:57

Iambacck · 06/11/2026 21:26

I want something practical because I like working from this room more than from the spare room. But I also don’t want this room to look ugly.

This room is not done yet. I think I also need to change the rug.

Can I have your rug? I was just about to ask where it’s from as I like it!

ifonlytheydlisten · 06/11/2026 23:00

I wfh and my standing desk is a god send. If you don’t have a proper desk you’ll end up with back / neck issues etc you can also get desk covers eg leather look.

goingtotown · 06/11/2026 23:00

It looks like it’s been put there temporarily.

begone25 · 06/11/2026 23:02

Ikea do a version of this with white legs that personally I think would look better.

ifonlytheydlisten · 06/11/2026 23:06

I’d get similar with white legs. I think that’s the issue. You need to balance need with the look

Iambacck · 06/11/2026 23:20

Ikeatears · 06/11/2026 22:53

@Iambacck here’s a couple of AI suggestions

Thank you :) they both look nice.

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Iambacck · 06/11/2026 23:23

ifonlytheydlisten · 06/11/2026 23:00

I wfh and my standing desk is a god send. If you don’t have a proper desk you’ll end up with back / neck issues etc you can also get desk covers eg leather look.

This one was the largest size 160x80. I am going to exchange for 120x60 and move it to spare room and make that room cozy to feel more motivated there, and buy a nice dining table for this room.

Yes, I get sore back from sitting for too long and that was my reason for getting this desk.

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