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I'm stuffed in the bedroom, and I work from this machine, so I've got a workspace that's combination electronics bench, computer desk and entertainment center.
I thought I was slick, making it all multifunction like that, but I can't keep it even remotely organized.
I bought a tacklebox-like setup for the electronics I'm not actively using but I think I just need more space. Shelves aren't really an option because of the size of the screen + where I'm located.
I have a rolling cart - the kind of thing you might have set a couple of TV dinners on in the 1970s when those were still a thing, but it's actually nice looking.
I might use that to set my PC and other gear on but I don't know if it's enough.
Have any of you out there with particularly cramped computer areas come up with clever solutions you're proud of?
If so, I wouldn't mind if you shared them here. I wouldn't mind very much. 
To err is human. Fortune favors the monsters.
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When I was volunteering at State Parks I lived in a camper with computer and all my electronics stuff, and it is a considerable collection. I put a board across the eating table and built shelves underneath it and stored all my electronics stuff there. It was a small camper but I managed, wish I had a picture.
I have a small room now and a lot more equipment so I build bookcases and took the doors off the closet and use it for storage.
The less you need, the more you have.
Even a blind squirrel gets a nut...occasionally.
JaxCoder.com
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Same.
Using large boards on cheap block-shelves, drawers, or similar furniture is the best way I've found to quickly create large desktops.
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My first programming job, back in the dark ages, was a door blank on a pair of saw horses. Plenty of room and cheap!
The cleaning lady came in late one day and was in a chit-chatty mood, she picked up a 5-1/4" disk off my table and was going to clean it.
The less you need, the more you have.
Even a blind squirrel gets a nut...occasionally.
JaxCoder.com
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Quote: I've got a workspace that's combination electronics bench, computer desk and entertainment center.
Not also bed? That would fit in with the first part of your post, which is NSFW. 
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One can also source a convertible bed/desk thingy.
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I don't think that will fit my 55" screen.
I also think it would scare my cats. 
To err is human. Fortune favors the monsters.
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Looks like it could take 3 screens or honking big curved monitor, but yeah that is going to scare the cats, bloody ugly piece of kit.
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity -
RAH
I'm old. I know stuff - JSOP
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I use a plano tackle box for my electronic bit and pieces.
It's organized mayhem but better than it was.
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Yeah, I've got one. It's also plano, but it's slightly larger than a standard tackle box with removable compartments.
I have a roller table thing I moved next to my desk now. I put the computer on that, raising it off the floor. It's longer than the PC, and sticks out some, giving me more room to set stuff, and there's a shelf underneath it.
This has opened things up for me quite a bit.
To err is human. Fortune favors the monsters.
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Because of the size of my screen (55") I don't really have a place to put shelves within easy reach, and motorized carousel shelves are large and overly complicated. Any other kind of motorized shelf would only provide transient shelving which is of zero use to me.
And I don't want yet another thing with moving parts, to break down.
And I don't want yet another thing drawing even more power off of this tap.
To err is human. Fortune favors the monsters.
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I have an L-shaped desk. One leg has a utility shelf over the work area that holds my laptop, printer, office supplies, and so on. The keyboard and single monitor are underneath. Dual monitors no longer work well for me since I lost my right eye year before last.
The other leg of the desk is mostly open work area. I've got an antique letter tray that stores USB cables and external Flash/hard drives, and a couple of mugs with pens, Sharpies, and such. The area beneath that part of the desk stores my greyhound Bacchus when he's not in use .
Software Zen: delete this;
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One of my neighbors worked from home and he had his recliner next to a wall.
On the wall he had a swing out arm for his monitor and a shelf for his laptop. Swing out the monitor, kick up his feet, headset on, and throw the keyboard on his lap. Ready, set, go!
Sign out of work everything back on the wall, switch to the TV remote, feet still up.
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Sounds really cool man. I've just bought a bed laptop chair lol, it lets me work from the bed while keeping the posture correct.
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I'm using a laptop with 2 x 27" monitors (Ubuntu) and a desktop PC with 2 x 24" monitors (Windows). I prefer separate machines as I sometimes need to connect to multiple VPNs simultaneously, but that's beside the point.
I use a normal indoor door, the hollow ones, as a working surface and then 2 trestles at the ends as legs. Many years ago (the late '80s when I also worked from home) I had 2 light metal trestles that were quite narrow, that was perfect. Now I use the builder's type which is a bit wide and wastes space, but it still works for me and is a cheap solution. One can always paint the surface with oil-based paint or varnish to get a smoother finish.
Edit: I only now saw that you're using a 55" display... That's something else again, would love one though.
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The reason I got a 55" was
A) so it could double as an entertainment device. it actually saves me space that way
B) Multimon creates problems. Anydesking to a multimon machine is hell. Not to mention the quirkiness of it. at 4k, a 55" is like 4 1080p monitors. I use Win+Arrows to move windows to my "different screens" (different corners of my big screen) and it's like having multiple monitors without the mess.
I did end up finding a solution to my space problems using a rolling table setup I have that the PC now lives on.
To err is human. Fortune favors the monsters.
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Even though he has tons of space, my son is super particular about the organization of his computing and electronics space. He is so particular that he designs and prints storage and wire-organization solutions for himself in addition to building with non-plastics.
He is on discord. He enjoys a good challenge and is always up for making new friends with similar interests. lmk if you would like to brainstorm with him about your area and I'll ask him.
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I've since found a solution using a rolling table sort of deal I have. I put the PC on that, and rolled it next to my desk. It's longer than the PC and has a shelf underneath so it gives me plenty of extra space now. It really opened things up for me. Thanks though.
To err is human. Fortune favors the monsters.
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If your PC is not a laptop but a desktop can you place it on the floortop?
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I don't like to have them on the floor. Cat hair tends to accrue down there and munge up my fans.
To err is human. Fortune favors the monsters.
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Would it be possible to avoid the cat hair problem by somehow affixing a funnel of some sort perhaps 3D printed which directs air flow from the vertical to the presumably horizontal fan input? - Best
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Not without severely restricting airflow. I have a 1000watt PSU with a fan that sits on the bottom of the chassis, about 1-1.5cm above the floor (just the height of the feet for clearance). Any kind of "scoop" I fashion there would hinder things too much I think. I already had overheating issues with this PSU in the past (with a different chassis) so I am loath to mess with it.
The other thing is, the case is basically a small cube, and although it's all glass, i can and do use the surface for plastic items like my TV remote and gamepad. In that sense, it really doesn't take up much space at all, even being on the cart.
And with the cart I've got quite a bit of space now anyway.
To err is human. Fortune favors the monsters.
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