From Classroom to Home Office: How Paige Riekhof Built Her Perfect Desk
A Workspace Challenge
Paige Riekhof, a former Division I athlete turned 5th-grade teacher in the Shawnee Mission School District, knows the value of discipline, focus, and adaptability. Between managing her classroom, handling social media for a local boutique, and assisting with wedding planning, Paige leads a dynamic and demanding life. When it came time to redesign her home office, she needed a workspace that could keep up with her busy lifestyle while also reflecting her personal style. “I’m really happy with my UPLIFT standing desk—it’s exactly what I needed to balance work and fitness,” Paige shared, highlighting the importance of creating a functional and motivating environment that supports her many responsibilities.
"It’s exactly what I needed to balance work and fitness."
The Perfect Desk Solution: UPLIFT V2 C-frame
After extensive research into standing desk options, Paige selected the UPLIFT Desk V2 C-frame with a mahogany solid wood desktop for its premium construction and modern aesthetic. The desk frame’s sleek black finish complements her minimalist style, highlighting her existing decor of striking picture frames and floating shelves, while its commercial-grade steel frame ensures stability for her daily desk use and adjustments. The solid wood desktop adds natural warmth to the space, striking a perfect balance between professionalism and personal style.
Paige's UPLIFT Desk features a variety of accessories, including an Advanced Comfort Flush Keypad, storing four customizable height presets that accommodate her varied teaching and content creation needs. The one-touch memory settings streamline her transitions between sitting and standing positions, essential for maintaining energy throughout long workdays. She maximized functionality with a strategically placed Pop Up Power Grommet, providing easy access to charging ports. Paige's UPLIFT Desk Writing Desk Pad serves dual purposes, offering a clean surface for lesson planning, photography, or wedding planning.
Seamless Integration and Style
Paige's Apple setup integrates perfectly with her UPLIFT standing desk, creating an elegant yet efficient workstation. Her TikTok office makeover reveals how the desk serves as both functional and stylish, making her desk a focal point in her workspace. The transformation has sparked considerable interest, with fellow educators seeking to replicate her productive home office environment.
The desk's versatility allows Paige to seamlessly switch between tasks, whether she's grading papers, creating social media content, or coordinating wedding details. Its adaptable features complement her workflow, enabling smooth transitions between different modes of work while maintaining the organized, minimalist aesthetic that made her setup so popular online.
Transform Your Workspace
Ready to elevate your home office? You can get Paige’s exact 60” x 30” UPLIFT Desk with accessories or custom build your personalized dream desk here. The UPLIFT V2 C-frame standing desk offers endless customization options to match your needs and aesthetic preferences. From desktop styles to accessories, every element can be tailored to create your workspace.
Join a growing community of professionals who discovered how an UPLIFT Desk can drastically change your work environment. Create a workspace that doesn't just meet your professional demands—it exceeds them. Follow Paige's journey on social media for more office inspiration and organizing tips.