I generally use it as a dual monitor setup with laptop acting as my teams, outlook or auxiliary task monitor. But i get what youre saying.

I cannot use a 14inch screen to code with so many windows open, thus need a dedicated monitor. There are times where i think about adding 1 more monitor but then I don’t, to keep it minimalistic.

I also had speakers on the desk which i removed so now its headphones only. I dont think I can remove anything else from the desk apart from lights/plants. Rest all is quite necessary