u/papamhodnemydla

I would use some advice on how to best position the desk and bed in my small room. I feel like there's a lot of distraction coming form the door, since it's at the end of a hallway. I prefer to have a bed on this side since there's noise coming from the other. I also like to have an empty spot somewhere, so I can stretch my body etc. Window is opposite the door, it's a reclined skylight.
There's not much space to work with but I'm hopeful the layout coud be better. I was also thinking about getting a loft bed to maximazie space.
Thanks for suggestions.

I have a single room with this roof window, which causes a few problems. Most notably, the lighting is problematic. When the sun shines through, it creates a beam of light directly on my desk, which is very uncomfortable. I can close the blinds, but then it feels too dark. The window is oriented to the south, meaning these problems are common from around May to September. I basically have to adjust the blinds every time the brightness of the sun changes in order to maintain adequate lighting.

I was imagining that more diffused light would suit this room better. It could be spread out more evenly, so the rest of the room is brighter and the desk isn't overexposed. This would mean adding some kind of light-diffusing material to the window:

• Stick a diffusing film on the window. It would probably diffuse the light, but it would be permanent and block the window view.
• Cellular shades? I've heard they're good for temperature regulation and can diffuse light. I'm not sure how much light they let through, though.
• Some kind of screen with sheer curtains or mesh. It would probably require some DIY work. I'm not sure if it would diffuse the light enough.
• Or I could leave it as it is and rearrange the furniture so the desk isn't under the window. But then the layout might be difficult to make work.

My point is not to reduce the amount of light, but rather to distribute it more evenly, if possible.

There are also insects constantly flying in, and it gets too hot in here during the summer, but one issue at a time.

Any ideas?