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Because that "temporary" work station isn't looking so temporary, anymore.
The velour cover zips off for easy cleaning in the washing machine.
Promising review: "I've purchased similar items in the past that visually looked like this but were stiff and rigid. This is amazing. Totally eased my back pain from my quarantine-at-home desk job. Highly recommend." —Bellarosa555
Get it from Amazon for $39.95 (also available in black)
The environment will even thank you for reducing your paper use. The whiteboard also comes with a dry-erase marker, accessory channel (to hold the marker), and a storage drawer.
Promising review: "Never thought something analog would be SO useful in my daily routine. I work from home and am constantly project managing multiple complex strategic projects. Having pertinent information directly in front of me and top of mind has done incredible things for my productivity. Never would have imagined it would make such a difference. For a nominal investment, I highly recommend it if you have trouble keeping up with things." —Captainflapjax
Get it from Amazon for $17.69+ (available in 13 styles).
This stand fits any laptop from 10" to 15.6" and can be easily disassembled into three parts for easy transportation.
Promising review: "This has helped my neck pain and workflow. I'm used to working in an office with monitors and this made a big difference in my work from home experience by putting my screen at a comfortable eye level. The material is good quality, feels sturdy, and was simple to assemble. It comes in three pieces and is intuitive to put together without looking at directions. There are pads on the top to keep your laptop from sliding. I'm using it with a 15-inch laptop and it's a good fit. I did get a wireless keyboard to use with it, which I would recommend. If you were to try to type on your laptop keyboard with this, it would be uncomfortable. I bought it for the ergonomics, but as a bonus, I am liking how it helps me keep my desk organized with the extra space beneath. Great product!" —M
Get it from Amazon for $20.39+ (available in nine colors).
Promising review: "I can’t say enough about how much I love this warmer! I’ve been asking for one for a couple years. I take my coffee into my home office and it gets cold way too quick. I usually have to reheat it 3–4 times before I drink it all. This warmer kept it at the perfect temperature! Just hot enough that it does not burn my mouth but hot enough for me to enjoy it! Gee, I sound like a commercial. LOL. Seriously it does do this and works great!!! The size is nice too. The circle in the center is about the sizes of my coffee mug. So I could put a larger mug on it if I wanted. Maybe a soup mug! I absolutely love this warmer and the price was right!" —TAW229
Get it from Amazon for $27.61+ (available in seven styles).
DesignsCustomByAmber is an Austin-based Etsy shop selling a wide range of personalized goodies from mugs and wine glasses to bachelorette-ready T-shirts and tumblers.
Promising review: "Sent one to everyone on my team. Everyone loved them. Nice heavy, good quality mugs." —triciabunten1
Get it from DesignsCustomByAmber on Etsy for $12.95+ (available with or without personalization).
Promising review: "I love this product. I always buy one when I move into a new office. It’s basic, but it works. Clip adheres very well to my computer monitor when both services are clean and dry. Use some rubbing alcohol to clean both services before trying to adhere it. I like this document clip because it helps me be more productive. I also use it to hold papers that need my immediate attention if I am not doing data entry. In summary, I’ve purchased this product many times for a reason. It does the job with no frills and it’s a great value!" —Cassidy
Get it from Amazon for $8.35.
This pack of six is universally compatible with laptops, tablets, and phones of all kinds!
Promising review: "Have worked from home for years, but in the crazy days of 2020 our company decided to do video calls regularly for the first time. With that, I needed a solution that made it easier to continue to block the webcam on my computer most of the time while not being a hassle to remove for these calls. I had been using a folded piece of paper, which was certainly easy and effective — until the wind from open windows would blow it away. So, these little guys perfectly solved the problem — it's tiny and subtle (much better looking than a folded piece of paper ;) and so easy to open/close as needed." —Hope
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $3.99 (available in two styles).
The set includes a wireless keyboard and a wireless mouse with a USB receiver. Pick up some AA batteries — both will need them!
Promising review: "Every time I walk into my red office and see this beautiful keyboard it makes me happy. It looks just like it does in the photo. It's such a jolt of color and with its cool circular retro buttons, it's just a pleasure to use. If you need a pick me up (and who doesn't this year?), I can't recommend this highly enough." —CA-girl
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in 11 styles).
Covogoods is a Utah-based, woman-founded small business that specializes in storage solutions crafted from up-cycled books.
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Promising review: "This is perfect for hiding our router and accessories in our bookcase. Love it!" —supergirl
Promising review: "Bought this to elevate my HP Envy 5660 printer, which fits across the entire top of the stand — tired of having to bend over it. There is absolutely no bowing of the top shelf it rests on. The drawers open and close with ease. The bottom drawer holds a good amount of extra printer paper and the top divided drawer (you could stack them either way) has three large sections for storing ink cartridges, various office supplies or other miscellaneous items. Although a little pricey, this unit should last about forever." —michigan
Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in two colors).
The stand includes three built-in USB ports, includes a Y-shaped USB power cord, and holds up to 20 pounds!
Promising review: "Good stand overall. I am being over picky here just wish the legs of it were aluminum or something around there instead of plastic. It isn't too much of a big deal because it still works and looks great! The USB plugs work great for charging my speaker." —Jesse
Get it from Office Depot for $39.99.
The velvety cover comes off and can be tossed in the washing machine for easy cleaning.
Promising review: "Had tried a hard plastic foot support, but tended not to use it. I work from a home office and dress casually and at times wear no shoes — only socks. This footstool is like resting on a firm pillow that is shaped to my foot. Have severe arthritis in my feet and this takes the pressure off while still supporting and encouraging circulation. Perfect for under a desk." —Carol
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
Promising review: "Just love this mobile holder. I have spent some hours video chatting and this helps me to chat easily without holding and stressing my hand. Very durable and moves up and down. You can put it anywhere, which is especially good for me when I'm cooking and chatting with family and friends. No more stress of keeping the mobile anywhere and have scratches on it." —Sia
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in seven colors).
Seekon Solutions is a Boston-based Etsy shop run by Jake — an engineer by day who creates useful gadgets at night to solves those little problems in your office and home.
Promising review: "This is definitely a hit! I installed it horizontally because my desk has a square frame under it that I couldn’t put it on as the instruction, but it still does its job. My screen time has decreased a lot during day time. I work remotely from home, this really helps in terms of being more efficient that I can finish my work early and get more me-time back at the end of the day. Highly recommend it if you want to be less distracted while working!" —Shelby Cedrone
Get it from Seekon Solutions on Etsy for $9.88 (available in four colors).
Promising review: "This product is awesome! We bought one in the office to stop a nearby chair from continuously hitting the outlet plugs. It solved the problem right away. So we ordered three more to use anywhere there is bulk on the wall. It saves space, makes arranging furniture and desks easy, it's clean looking. Someone is a genius. Thanks so much!" —Jay
Get it from Amazon for $23.95+ (available in three sizes).
Promising review: "I got tired of looking at the 15 cords leading from my computer tower to my desk. This does the job of hiding them under one nice cover. I've actually had several people ask where I bought these at, so I know I am not the only one that gets a little crazy over the cord mess." —Charlene Roberts
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $10.98.
Promising review: "I was skeptical at first. I was afraid my keyboard would be all gummed up with yellow slime! What happened was the opposite. It cleaned it as good as new. Got all those dog hairs between the keys! No smell lingering on keyboard or my hands. No sign I even used it except a clean keyboard. Kind of fun to play with too; you can squeeze it between your fingers!" —ZZZZZZ
Get it from Amazon for $6.77.
Promising review: "Since COVID started, both my fiancé and I work from home. He has a proper office and office chair and I work at our dining room table. I figured it was time to invest in something to help my back while sitting all day. Works really well! I should have done this months ago." —Emily Racioppi
Get it from Amazon for $25.45 (available in five colors).
Promising review: "This is a great product. We live in an old farmhouse and even though we have the fastest and highest internet service, we just couldn't get the signal throughout the entire house, or even our upstairs. But once we plugged in this range extender, we now have our 5G throughout the entire house and even the garage! It was super easy to install. No hassles. Easy to follow instructions." —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
The Prism Emporium is an Arcata, California-based Etsy shop that sells a wide array of unique prism window clings and hanging suncatchers to match nearly any taste.
Promising review: "I love these and they stick well and restick well. I got these so my cats could bask in rainbows and one loves them, and the other is hellbent to rip these off of the window. I rinse them and restick them often and they still work." —Amanda
Get a set of nine from The Prism Emporium on Etsy for $16.
Promising review: "Bought this desk for my wife. She was surprised to get this. Working from home and using the dining room table causes back and neck pain. The desk was very easy to put together (took approximately 30 minutes). With only one motor, movement is smooth. Easy to program settings. I would not put anything very heavy in the drawer, but it’s very handy and my wife loves it. The USB for phone cord on the controller switch is a great idea! So far she really likes it. There is enough room for the cat to lounge as well as ride up when the wife needs to stand. Wasn’t clear that the top of the desk is in two parts, but wife doesn’t seem to care. It has four memory settings which is nice." —SCrisp
Get it from Amazon for $259.99+ (available in three sizes and in three colors).
In the six-piece set you'll get two 3"x3" bins, two 6”x3” bins, and two 9”x3” bins.
Promising review: "Great product! I bought these to put in my nightstand drawer to store small things, as the drawer is very deep. I've got ChapStick, hand lotions, a small flashlight, and other bedside items in them so they're not just rolling around the drawer. I just bought some more for my bathroom vanity. They fit together nicely but also lift right out of each other. The plastic is sturdy, and they came individually wrapped to keep them from scratching." —Sparkyj
Get a six-piece set from Amazon for $14.99.
It works with desks as low as 27 inches. If you're tall or you have long legs, you can still use it while working from the couch.
Promising review: "Really perfect for me. I have averaged about 50 miles per day and have lost four pounds in one week. Really well built and totally silent. I'm 5'8" and I do have to sit in a low chair but it works well and I do computer work and talk on the phone while burning about 1,000 calories a day! You can't beat that. I was looking at more expensive solutions but I won't look anymore. Completely satisfied." —Phil
Get it from Amazon for $179.
Hey Dewy was co-founded by Cindy Kang, a Korean-born entrepreneur who spent 15 years in dry, stale offices before dreaming up a portable humidifier that could be used anywhere. The 10.8-ounce humidifier can run for up to eight hours straight and is powered by an included USB cord.
This baby humidifier has genuinely made my mornings SO much better! For months, I would wake up with my nose and lips painfully dry until I started plugging this little guy into my laptop on my desk while I work. Not only are my skin hydration levels waaayyy up, but I really enjoy leaning over to feel the cool mist on my face for a few deep, cleansing breaths throughout the day. It's incredibly refreshing and I already know is going to be a lifesaver in a future where travel is a thing. Dry plane and hotel room air is a thing of the past!
Get it from Hey Dewy for $39 (available in three colors).
3DPrintedProjects is a Knoxville, Tennessee-based Etsy shop run by Jake Dvorak who creates 3D-printed decor inspired by video games and pop culture.
Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE how this turned out! I purchased this for my husband's office and can't wait to give it to him. Perfect subtle fan art. It came quickly in the mail too!" —McKenzie A
Get it from 3DPrintedProjects on Etsy for $10.20.
You can charge this using an adapter in your car or a regular outlet, and if you unplug it and take it on the go, items will stay cold for several hours as long as you don't open the door.
Promising review: "I bought this refrigerator because I recently started working from home because of the COVID-19 quarantine. When I’m working during the day, I have to keep myself locked up in the spare bedroom so my toddler doesn’t realize I’m home. Otherwise, she would be trying to come see me all day. **Disclaimer: I don’t just lock my toddler out and leave her alone, there’s someone here taking care of her! Anyway, since I can’t really leave the bedroom, this fridge has been great to keep some drinks cold while I’m working. I put them in already cold and they hold the temperature as long as they are in the fridge." —Aratay
Get it from Amazon for $45.99+ (available in five colors).
Promising review: "I purchased this light back in November in order to help with the lack of sunlight during Michigan winters. The lower light setting is actually quite bright already. I actually have not needed or used the higher setting. I enjoy the touch control and, as it is lightweight and easy to move, I have placed it easily around my apartment as needed. I have used it approximately three to four mornings per week, and I do believe it has helped improve my mood. Michigan winters notoriously lack sunlight, so it's easy to turn this on while I have my morning coffee. It continues to work well for me, even after three months. Let's see if it continues to work even into next winter." —Elizabeth A.
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.