GEAR · DESK GUIDE
Monitor risers & shelves
Reclaim the space under the screen
A riser does two jobs at once: it raises the screen toward eye level and turns the dead space beneath into storage. Slide the keyboard under it when you stand up and a cluttered desk suddenly has a clear front row.
Height for eye level
Most people need the screen lifted ~8–10 cm so the top sits at eye height without a monitor arm. A riser is the cheapest way there and adds a shelf; DeskForge draws it under the monitor with correct z-order so you can see the stack.
Storage underneath
The gap under a riser fits a slim keyboard, a notebook, or a small hub — reclaiming desktop that a monitor stand would otherwise waste. Mock the keyboard tucking under it to confirm the clearance is real.
Riser vs. monitor arm
A riser is simple and adds a shelf but is fixed-height and adds depth; an arm frees the whole footprint but costs more and needs a desk edge to clamp. Try both under your monitor on the grid to see which suits the desk.
FAQ
How high should a monitor riser be?
Enough to bring the top of the screen to eye level — usually ~8–10 cm — without tilting your head down.
Riser or monitor arm?
A riser adds a shelf and is cheap but fixed-height; an arm frees the desktop entirely. Mock both under your monitor on DeskForge to compare.
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