Whether you're still/always working from home or living that hybrid office life, you probably know all about adjusting to the weirdness of living where you work. But if you're relatively new to that WFH life, welcome, we have sweatshirts (Literally! Just keep reading!). Take it from a pro: To maximize your productivity, you'll want to make your workspace as conducive to work as possible. The work-from-home distractions can seriously keep ya from getting your ish done. And if it’s not your S.O. that’s distracting you, then it’s probably your bed that looks oh-so-very-nappable at all hours of the workday.
Plus, there's just something fun about making a space feel like ~you~, ya know? Think: some helpful desk organizers to tidy things up, decorative items to keep those creative juices flowing, and a cute office chair that won’t give you back pain for days. Don't worry, there's also some ways to spruce up your work-from-home fashion so you don't have to spend a ton of money and all coworkers will be like, "Oooo, where did you get that??" every time you hop on a video call. Plus, we've got some fun things that you haven't thought of but totally need in your WFH setup ASAP.
So, if you’re trying to boss up your home office, scroll on to discover all the best work-from-home essentials out there. From adorable coffee mugs to an ergonomic laptop stand to a stunning wall calendar that’ll keep you on top of things: Shop it all, below!
Turn any surface into a standing desk with this adjustable converter, which can add up to three feet of extra height to your computer set up. Your back will thank you.
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these customizable desk shelves
Jerry & Maggie Desktop Organizer Office Storage Rack
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these customizable desk shelves
Jerry & Maggie Desktop Organizer Office Storage Rack
It won’t fully replace a workout, but this easy-to-use, light bike pedal exerciser is great to get your legs moving and your blood pumping, even if you’re stuck in back-to-back meetings all day.
We all need some self-care rn (prob more than ever), so gift someone you love—or yourself—this all-in-one set. It has a facial roller, scrunchie, phone stand, conference call bingo card (lol), ear plugs, webcam cover, desk yoga guide(!), dry shampoo, fidget cube, nail file, and more.
A desk mat gives you an assigned space to do your work. Plop one of these pretty bbs onto your desk or kitchen table, and you'll instantly feel a lot more organized and in ~work-mode~.
This laptop phone holder will allow you to keep an eye on your phone and computer at the same time! You can easily see text messages or answer calls without looking away from your laptop screen.
And, obv, you need to keep your desk free of those pesky coffee cup rings, so get a few of these unobtrusive-yet-chic coasters. They'll hold all seven cans of sparkling water you have at your desk!
Working from home can get a lil painful—especially for your neck and upper body area. Invest in this massager that you just throw on your shoulders. It features a deep kneading shiatsu massage with three speed settings.
Having a footrest will help reduce any back pain you might've been feeling. This option can be adjusted depending on your height and it's made with a plushy memory foam.
Color coordinated desk accessories? It's almost too cute to use, but someone's gotta do it! This little accessory set comes with everything you could ever need, including a small, but not mini, stapler, tape dispenser, scissors, staples, index tabs, paper clips, and thumbtacks.
Make your workspace ~totally aesthetic~ with this wireless keyboard, compatible with PC, Macs, and smartphones. And yes, you can get a matching mouse, too.
Trust me: Your back will thank you for this. Having your computer screen at eye-level keeps you from hunching over, which helps to reduce shoulder and neck pain. We do love to see it!
Olivia Truffaut-Wong is an entertainment and culture writer and editor who will never turn down a romance or superhero movie. Her work has been featured in The Cut, Refinery29, Teen Vogue, Polygon, Bustle, and more.
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