In OS X Mavericks, Apple has updated Finder to allow users to merge Finder windows. With this new feature, you can work from different tabs (like you would in any web browser). Each tab has a different work space for you browse different folders, look at applications, etc. With Finder tabs, you can remove the clutter from your desktop caused by opening up separate windows.
NOTE: You do have to have more then one Finder window open in order to do this.
NOTE: You do have to have more then one Finder window open in order to do this.