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1. An adjustable sit-to-stand desk that'll make you wonder if all the years of back pain were worth it (spoiler alert: It wasn't). Plus, the desk will give you enough room to organize pens and paper, with enough space to fit up to three computer monitors.
2. A magnetic dry erase board to help you keep track of all your upcoming projects, because the organization is the first step to success. Keep on top of all your deadlines and appointments each week with the built-in calendar, and use the magnets to make sure that you don't lose anything important (like your dry cleaning receipt or a greeting card you keep meaning to send).
3. A dual-head metal desk lamp because do you know what's not productive? A) wasting space with two lamps and B) headaches from squinting due to poor lighting. Plus, they look incredibly glam with their gold finish base.
4. A button-tufted upholstered swivel chair to help you wheel in the creative inspiration. Spice up your home office with a bit of creative flair, flowery patterns, and an all-natural wooden base — even if you're working on boilerplate contract, it'll feel just a little more lively in this chair.
5. An artificial peperomia plant in a ceramic pot, so your office will have some "life" without you having to worry about watering or repotting. A little greenery can really spruce up the room, which will inspire you to finish the project faster, which will get you that promotion. Nature's cycles sure are beautiful.
6. A lap desk because one of the pleasures of a home office that it can be customized to your needs — and maybe you don't need (or want!) a whole entire office! If that's the case, this simple bamboo-topped "desk" with a cushioned bottom might be just the thing for your work laptop or tablet.
7. A five-shelf bookcase so your files, drafts, paperwork, textbooks, and inspirational cat calendars are organized and readily accessible whenever you need them.
8. A mesh ergonomic swivel office chair to literally have your back at all times, with a foam-filled seat and mesh to help provide lumbar support. Plus, the red and white color scheme is so vivid, and will add some rich contrast to your office.
9. A three-shelf printer cart so you can keep your printer/ scanner area neat and organized (instead of shoving your scanner onto the edge of your desk and storing your copy paper into whatever random cabinet seemed to have the room). It even has a drawer where you can store aux cables, and whatever other printer/ scanner odds and ends that you constantly misplace.
10. A color-changing oil diffuser to make your office a little less stuffy throughout the day. Replace all the stale air created by your daily deep sighs or your hairy, four-legged colleague with the scent of some vibrant essential oils.
11. A mesh desktop organizer because an efficient employee begins with an orderly desk. No one will be amazed by the Office Space organizers, but you know what will impress everyone? Compartmentalized space for staples, paper clips, pens, and scissors.
12. A student desk with sturdy steel pole construction and five open shelves that'll take minimal time to assemble, so you can get back to working/ studying/ let's be honest, watching cooking videos on YouTube. Keep your notes or textbooks compartmentalized with the shelves and devote the time you would have spent searching for all your stuff to studying the Krebs Cycle instead.
13. A small hyacinth rolling filing cabinet because the old, gray metal cabinets of yore were never hailed for their beauty. The best part: you can actually move this compact, stylish filing cabinet – all up-to-27-pounds of it – without scratching the floor or, you know, being crushed if it tips over.
14. A two-door accent cabinet that is perfect for holding your extra office supplies. Think: printer paper, pens, staples, rubber bands, bags of chips, more bags of chips, etc. Plus, its minimalist, sleek style will add some serious design vibes to even the most sterile home offices.
15. A chair mat because the last thing you want on your lovely wooden floors is scratch marks from your swivel chair. Effortlessly glide around your office with a durable, large, see-through mat that'll keep your floors looking grand.
16. A ring table lamp to give your space some ultra-modern design energy, while also seriously brightening up the place. Those unyielding florescent overhead bulbs just aren't cutting it — so grab this beauty and give your lighting an upgrade.
17. A laptop stand because I'm pretty sure this is what Wu-Tang Clan meant by protecting your neck (and back, and wrists). Simply adjust to your ideal height, and your neck can stay properly aligned, instead of looking down all day. And if you want to break free from that desk-bound life, this also works on your lap on the couch!
18. A three-piece floating shelving set that'll add some functionality to the walls and a little contemporary flair to boot. Whether you're putting up photos of loved ones or using them to hold your office tchotchkes, take advantage of the free storage space provided by your walls.
19. An elegant table clock with vintage vibes, so you can give your eyes a break from the computer screen without missing any of your appointments. A cute little table clock will give you those precious second-long breaks to refresh your mind and eyes before getting back to work. Remember the 20-20-20 rule: look 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes.
20. A Keurig single-serve coffee maker because let's get real: we're going to need coffee to get through this day – and lots of it. Speaking as a newly minted coffee drinker and Keurig owner, I think a Keurig is a fantastic, low-key way to take a quick coffee break without discarding nasty coffee filters or measuring out messy coffee grounds.
21. A dual-band wireless Wi-Fi router so you will never have to freeze on Zoom ever again. There is nothing more frustrating than being kicked off an important meeting or online class, so cover your bases with a router that runs 4K HD streaming and online gaming with high performance.
22. A pair of Apple AirPods Max because it's hard to get work done with the sound of gleefully shrieking children, purring cats, barking dogs, and construction leaking into your office. With the AirPod Active Noise Cancellation that blocks all sounds, you will finally be able to enjoy that lo-fi hip-hop while working on projects, without it being drowned out by your neighbors doing...whatever they're doing all day.
23. A wooden writing desk with cast iron accents, so you can add an always-welcome rustic aesthetic to your WFH space. Even if you're the only one who ever sees your office, that doesn't mean you should compromise with blah furniture. This wooden desk might make you feel like you're a part of history...like you're a Founding Father writing the Constitution! Or, at the very least, like you're in a Restoration Hardware catalog.
24. A simple mini trash can because, as is true in any office, you will go through paper quickly in your home office, and you really don't want to litter your recently swept floor.
25. A blueberry-poundcake-scented candle so you can let the good vibes reign and set your office's intention. The blueberry pound cake scent is strong enough to keep your attention (and erase the lingering smell of yesterday's lunch), but certainly not overpowering enough to keep you from getting work done.
26. A 300-count set of assorted paper clips because you're better than dog-earing files or using those blah silver paper clips, gasp. And, obviously, keep the cute little jar for future paper clip collections.
27. A balance ball chair that'll make your back thank you for your kindness for years to come. A ball chair constantly makes adjust your core and balance – meaning your back is always engaged and less likely to succumb to aches or poor posture.
28. A set of three fine-point pens because no matter how technologically advanced our society becomes, we will still need to write things down from time to time. As someone who has been using the Pilot V7 rolling pen since high school, I think there is no better pen on the market – I contribute most of my academic accomplishments to this pen and its smooth, dreamy writing feel.
29. A six-outlet power strip that'll help you turn that guestroom into the ideal office. You don't want the fact that you just have one measly outlet preventing you from putting your computer in the proper spot; the mighty 8-foot extension cord is here to lend a lengthy hand.
30. A marble stone bookend so you can keep your bulky textbooks, manuals, and documents standing straight and looking sharp. Few things look worse than tilted books on a shelf, so use this to avoid that, and spruce up the office with some marble.
31. An acrylic letter tray to add some style to all that pressing paperwork. A letter tray is excellent for keeping those important letters and documents at the forefront of your mind, but away from the clutter of your desk. And if you can add some golden hues while you're at it? All the better!
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