Avoid facing a wall

I recently did a consultation at a small office. This is the most important layout suggestion I made:

Try not to face a wall.

The space was arranged with three desks, all facing a wall (pic 1 ❌).

If I was that person at the bottom right, I would not be happy about being stuck near the bathroom and staring at a wall in a dark corner.

The CEO had the largest desk, already firmly planted near the window with five monitors on it. Let’s say we leave that as is.

I gave them a few alternatives for the other two employees, including pics 2 ✅ and 3 ✅.

In pic 2, the team is more united and the two assistants get to face the window instead of the wall. They have a solid support behind them (the closet), which gives a feeling of stability.

There’s room for plants, plus a bookshelf by the bathroom.

In pic 3, the team sits together for easy communication. I would give the assistants high-backed chairs, again for stability and comfort.

Here too there's room for plants and storage.

Which would be your preference?

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