diff --git a/home/common/sway.nix b/home/common/sway.nix
index ba194f6..2663a11 100644
--- a/home/common/sway.nix
+++ b/home/common/sway.nix
@@ -96,6 +96,7 @@ in
       bars = [ ];
       startup = [
         { command = "exec ${quickshell_bar}/bin/quickshell-bar"; }
+        { command = "swaymsg 'workspace 1; layout tabbed'"; }
       ];
 
       keybindings = {