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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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Have you ever heard of French Cleats ?
Just search Woodworking and French Cleats YouTube
I suggest Baltic Birch 3/4 inch Plywood 5 ft by 5 ft
a straight edge and Cordless 7 1/4 inch 60 tooth blade
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I have a plastic container under my desk that I have convinced myself is a good footstool, and a stack of containers to either side of me that I have convinced myself make good side tables.
Now I just have to convince myself that it isn't a pain in the glutes to clear them off every time I want to get something out, or put it away.
It is just all in my head, you see. It is .. just .... all ...... in ........ my ................ uh, yeah.
Money makes the world go round ... but documentation moves the money.
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When my self and my wife where looking for a house to buy, I had 2 criteria.
1) the rooms must be high. Like way bigger than me high. I'm 6'2" , doorways are about a foot higher, then about 2' above that to the ceiling. All in all the room is near to 10' tall
2) we had a big loft space. And we do. In the centre the height is close to that of the rooms below.
The reason for number 1, is I have a false ceiling in my office now, well sort of anyway. I've put extra joists accross, then put loft boards coming out about 3' on all 4 walls.
I have a small pair of step ladders, and all my gear is sorted into labeled, plastic tuff crates, inside each crate are a variety of different schemes, some none, some 2 or 3 fishing tackle boxes.
When I want something, I step on my step ladders, lift the box down onto my desk, get the item I want, then put the box back.
The false ceiling is way above head height so doesn't impact normal use of the room.
As for the loft, I have that loft boarded from front to back, and I've panneled off the roof trusses with ply board, put small shelf units in them, I crawl in to defined openings, small pull chord light in there, those are my storage cupboards, in the center, I have a 19" rack with my servers in and a sturdy work bench at one end where I can work on things to heavy for my office desk.
The only problem I have, is that, as I get older, I start to hurt more climbing up and down ladders all the time.
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Get the course name in which we have maximum number of students
modified 5-Mar-22 14:32pm.
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"Media studies"
"I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony
"Common sense is so rare these days, it should be classified as a super power" - Random T-shirt
AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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select * from Life where answer = 42
The less you need, the more you have.
Even a blind squirrel gets a nut...occasionally.
JaxCoder.com
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To paraphrase Dr. John, "'Musta been the wrong place, 'Musta been the wrong time..."
Savage Parakeets!
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I would be more interested in the course with the most girls enrolled.
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That would be philosophy  .
Charlie Gilley
“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” BF, 1759
Has never been more appropriate.
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Hi All,
Back at Work facing Dilbert hell. I need a KPI number to be issued a Laptop & ID Credentials fine apart from the fact I need a company email to request a PKI, which can't come from any other account (it has been tried). So to get on to the system as a new starter I need to use my company email to request a PKI, but I can' get a PKI until I use a system that I can't use until PKI  , whats worse is I need to use my company phone (which you guessed it I need a PKI to be issued with to get the access code for the task on Monday). At the monent they have me using a surface that isn't connect to anything, even the web.  so Monday I am lightly to be standing outside (hopefully not in the rain) trying to do a job that has been needed since last year and very shortly to incure penalty fees Because the Covid restrictions caused everyone panic about security.
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Are you permanent or contracting? If the latter then things may not run smoothly (voice of experience). 
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To be honest I though it was a contract, they seem to think its permanent...
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It looks like you've stumbled into a clown world. 
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