diff --git a/home/sway/home.nix b/home/sway/home.nix
index a5b61907..eccf1583 100644
--- a/home/sway/home.nix
+++ b/home/sway/home.nix
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@
 
     swaynag.enable = true;
     config = {
+      defaultWorkspace = "workspace number 1";
       modifier = "Mod4";
       keybindings = let
         modifier = config.wayland.windowManager.sway.config.modifier;