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1. A slim laptop stand to raise your laptop and bring it closer to eye level, especially handy if you use it with a desktop monitor. This is better for the overall ergonomics of your setup, but it also ensures your laptop gets ventilation and doesn't overheat.
2. A set of stackable clear drawer organizers for organizing the mess inside your desk drawers and keeping your pens separate from your sticky notes. Because digging around to find the specific thing you're looking for only makes things messier!
3. A pack of adhesive cable clips that'll straighten out that mess of cords tangled behind your computer that you've been trying very hard not to think about.
4. And a sleek (but ventilated!) box to hide your power strip and the mess of cords currently occupying it — this keeps everything neat and tidy *plus* keeps kids and pets from meddling with the cords.
5. A desktop whiteboard that fits in that li'l space between your monitor and keyboard for writing quick notes, ideas, or even motivational messages for yourself. A little pull-out drawer holds your dry-erase markers and other small accessories!
6. A wall-mounted shelf desk — it's easily assembled to give you a beautiful, space-efficient work space with room for storage or decor. No more taking Zoom calls from the kitchen counter or dining table.
7. An adjustable mesh desk chair because it's time to stop sitting in that hard, straight-back dining room chair with zero lumbar support. This will give your comfort a major upgrade with its breathable mesh lining, adjustable flip-up armrests, neck rest, and recline function — so you can lean back and admire all your hard work.
Psst — For even *more* support, you can snag that lumbar pillow pictured on the right here.
Promising review: "I got spoiled by a Herman Miller chair at work. I've been putting up with some cheap cloth and foam computer desk chair for years. Now that I'm a bit older, and do some work at home, I needed more comfort and support, and this chair works for what I need and it didn't cost me $800. Granted this one isn't as adjustable, and the lumbar support isn't pronounced, but it is soooo much better than what I had. It might be difficult for some to put together, as it can be a bit heavy for one person, but the weight also contributes to the 'well-made' feeling once put together. The best thing about this chair is the size of the seat, which fully supports my butt, and back of my thighs, all the way to the back of my knees. The neck support is nice too, but I could see some being irritated with the limited positioning — it can be removed." —Christopher L. Dulawan
Get it from Amazon for $269.50 (available in two colors).
8. Or an ergonomic exercise ball chair designed to engage both your body and mind using micro-movements, helping boost your focus while reducing pressure on your lower back and shoulders.
9. A set of natural wood adjustable desk shelves for storing your books, pens, photos, and other office items or decor without taking up valuable work space.
10. A faux book display made from reclaimed books and sustainable wood. It features a sneaky hollow interior so you can conceal messy cords, outlets, routers, or valuables, instantly making your desk area look cleaner and more organized.
11. A six-outlet wall charger and surge protector, which doubles as a night-light with a dusk-to-dawn sensor — it automatically turns on when ambient light in the area isn't enough to see. It's designed to handle those annoyingly bulky chargers, PLUS it has two USB fast-charging ports, meaning you can finally put an end to your daily routine of plugging and unplugging things underneath your desk.
12. Or an ultra-thin socket cover with an attached power strip. The cover lays flat against the wall so you can avoid awkwardly bumping into it and actually push your desk up against the wall. It also looks *much* cleaner and is easier to hide while still giving you access to multiple outlets for your devices!
13. An LED desk lamp that's easy on the eyes with no harsh glare, crucial if you're someone who often works late into the evenings. It features 10 brightness levels, five color modes, *and* a tilting head that swivels so you can easily adjust the angle.
14. And colorful, easy-to-install LED strips to add backlighting to your monitor and/or desk to really take your evening ambience to the next level. It does more than just look cool, however — adding backlighting can help reduce eye strain by reducing the contract between your screen's brightness and the rest of the room!
15. Also worth considering: A light therapy lamp if your office gets little to no natural light and it's started to affect your mood levels/energy. This portable tablet is super easy to set up while you do work, giving you a dose of UV-free, full-spectrum light when getting sun isn't possible.
16. An adjustable foam footrest for placing under your desk, giving your feet a soft yet firm support. It essentially brings the floor to you, extremely helpful if you're on the shorter side and your feet don't easily lay flat on the floor! And if you tend to get restless throughout the day, you can flip it over and rock back and forth.
17. A memory foam chair cushion designed to relieve pressure on your tailbone, hips, and lower back while sitting for long periods of time — reviewers say it's worked wonders for their aches and pains. Basically, it's the best thing you'll do for your tushy all year.
18. And a memory foam lumbar pillow from the same brand — it's designed to strap onto practically any chair for instant lower back support, simply a MUST if you work long hours at a desk. The mesh cover also keeps this pillow breathable so it doesn't get hot over time.
19. A minimalist 3D digital clock for a bit of an aesthetic upgrade thanks to its sleek, modern look; plus, it's nice to just glance up and see the time while you're working. The size makes it easy to read from a distance, and the light will stand out beautifully in a darkened room.
Get a close-up look at it in this TikTok!
Promising review: "Love all the little features of this clock! To be honest, I thought it was just to display the time, but it comes with much more! It does well in my office and is large enough to see! Love that I can adjust the brightness as well! 10/10 would recommend!" —Nelly
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes, two colors, and other styles).
20. A waterproof, stain-resistant faux marble granite adhesive to update that old office desk you've been using forever without shelling out for an entirely new one. It peels off easily without leaving any damage!
21. A vibrant wireless keyboard and mouse set that'll make you a little happier every time you sit down to work. It adds an eye-catching pop of color to your workspace, minus any bothersome cords to clutter up your desk.
22. A memory foam gel pad to provide ergonomic support for your wrists and avoid the aches and pains that come with typing at a computer all day. Seriously, once you get wrist pads, there's no going back.
23. Or a cute ergonomic mouse pad with built-in wrist support, adding both comfort and flair to your desk setup. It comes in over 20 different styles!
24. A chic, waterproof desk mat that's like a mouse pad, but wide enough for your keyboard or laptop to fit, too. It really helps tie your entire space together visually while also protecting the surface underneath from scratches, stains, and spills.
25. A super lightweight ergonomic lap desk for when you need to move the "office" to your couch or bed, because it's just one of those days. That said, it also works great at a desk, with an anti-slip wrist pad for comfort and to prevent your laptop from sliding down. Plus, a handy storage slot in the back is designed to prop up your phone or tablet.
26. Or a USB-powered cooling pad if you like to work with your laptop directly on your lap but *don't* like the feeling of your legs burning after approximately five minutes. It'll also help if you're working on an older laptop that starts to sound like a jet engine after a while. This slim pad connects directly into one of your laptop's USB ports and uses its three powerful fans to keep it cool and quiet while you get your work done.
I've had this cooling pad since 2018, though I mainly use it with my personal laptop when I'm playing PC games. The pad itself is super quiet and not distracting, and it does a fantastic job of actively cooling down my now-older laptop while it's working hard to run games, so I can vouch for its effectiveness. It's also *fantastic* to use while you're working with your laptop on the couch, keeping your legs away from the heat without feeling bulky or heavy. If you're using a MacBook, be sure to pick up a USB-C hub to connect this (I've used this one for years and like it!).
Promising review: "Best purchase I have made in years. Only had it two days, but the first words out of my mouth to my wife were, 'I can work for hours like this.' If you work from home and like to work on the couch, recliner, breakfast nook, patio, etc, and you have your computer in your lap, this is an absolute must-have. Not only does it keep your legs and lap cool, but it also keeps your computer cool and able to process much more efficiently." —Trent Thiel
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in three colors).
27. A 24-inch budget-friendly monitor in case working off just your laptop isn't cutting it anymore. It'll give you a much larger workspace and the ability to drag windows seamlessly between your connected laptop and monitor. Being able to reference multiple pages at once can have a major (positive) impact on your productivity — and it's much more comfortable than crouching over your MacBook every day.
It features a 75Hz refresh rate with 1080p resolution, making it suitable for casual gaming too. It has two HDMI ports — be sure to pick up a USB-C hub if you're planning to connect a MacBook.
Promising reviews: "If you work from home, you must have this in your life! Super easy to set up, great packaging, great quality, great price. I absolutely LOVE this!" —RundownwithRachel
"Just set this monitor up, and so far it’s earned all 5 stars! It was easy to assemble, it’s compatible with my MacBook Pro (with a USB-C adapter), and the picture is great! I just wanted another monitor for when I work from home, so having something available that was affordable like this was perfect for what I needed." —Allison H.
Get it from Amazon for $99.98 (available in two styles).
28. Or a portable monitor if you don't need or want a full-sized monitor. It's thin like a tablet and versatile — you can incorporate it into your work-from-home setup or use the included cover to slip it into your bag and take on the go!
29. A handy under-the-desk headphone mount to declutter your workspace while keeping your trusty headphones close at hand. Plus, you get three more USB ports for powering your devices, freeing up precious slots on your laptop.
30. A custom laptop holder so you can stash your computer when the workday is over and free up your desk for personal projects and other activities.
31. And while we're hanging things, an adhesive under-desk phone holder to keep that little distractor out of sight and (hopefully) out of mind — at least until your next break. Hello, productivity.
Promising review: "This is definitely a hit! I installed it horizontal because my desk has a square frame under it that I couldn’t put it on as the instruction, but it still do its job. Now I’m so used to reaching my phone from this holder without looking down at my desk, and my screentime has decreased a lot during day time. I work remotely from home, this really helps in terms of being more efficient so 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 Beyond 3D Creations on Etsy for $10.88+ (available in six colors, custom sizing available).
32. A soundproofing strip if the walls in your apartment building are paper thin and you'd really rather not hear car horns or your neighbor's loud music while you're trying to focus. There's another big benefit as well: These can prevent heat from escaping under your door, saving you $$$ on energy!
Promising review: "This product works really well! I needed a quick fix to my home office situation. I live in an apartment in Manhattan and never noticed how much sound comes in and out until I had to be on conference calls working from home! This little tape made a big difference, took me a couple of minutes to install." —Sandra Revueltas
Get it from Amazon for $8.97+ (available in four colors and two lengths).
33. A sturdy phone holder that makes it *so* much easier if you take video calls for work on your phone — or for taking those midday breaks to scroll TikTok. You can prop your phone up vertically or horizontally and keep it charging at the same time!
34. A Bluetooth speakerphone if you're still relying on your laptop speakers for video calls. This'll noticeably improve your audio by reducing background noise and enhancing your speech, and you'll hear your colleagues more clearly as well, making it an improvement for everyone involved.
35. An adjustable standing desk converter, because we all know sitting for hours straight is terrible for our health. With this, you can easily take standing breaks throughout the day while still working, and when you're sitting, it functions as a regular monitor stand so you can set your screen at eye level.
36. Or a sleek and beautiful electric standing desk if you're ready to go all-in on the sit-to-stand office life. With just the tap of a button, it'll raise itself up in a matter of seconds, and you can save up to four height presets so you're not having to readjust each time! It also has a child lock feature to avoid accidental activation *and* three handy USB charging ports on the side.
37. Prismatic window film to cover the windows by your desk and let the sun cast gorgeous rainbows across your workspace and around the room, because surrounding yourself with a bit of natural beauty can be inspiring. Plus, it adds a lil' extra privacy as well.
Promising review: "I just moved into a house with a boring view of the side of the neighbor's garage from my home office, and I spend WAY too much time in my office. This stuff makes a rainbow migrate throughout the day from the floor to the wall and makes my long work day a lot more tolerable! It also blocks my boring view of the neighbor's garage and their view in my window. It looks cool at night too." —Ariel Dutton
Get it from Amazon for $7.98+ (available in 10 sizes).
38. An electric mug warmer if you, like me, get distracted while working and sip your morning coffee so slowly, it ends up going cold before you finish it. With this electric warmer, you can happily enjoy your hot, caffeinated drink for hours.
39. A low-impact (and low-profile) under-the-desk elliptical that can help you work movement into your daily routine to keep you loose — because productivity takes a nose dive when you're distracted with aches and pains.
40. A transparent monitor attachment if Post-it notes are currently taking over your desk — with this, you can keep them organized and neatly visible next to your monitor for easy reference! It has a built-in stand at the bottom for holding your phone with a hole for a charger to pass through.
41. Or to replace of all the hastily scrawled notes scattered everywhere: A Rocketbook smart reusable notebook you can fill with handwritten notes, then blast them straight to your smart device for storage, wipe the pages clean, and start over. Not only will you be able to look back on them for your own reference, but it *also* means you'll be able to send notes from that important Zoom meeting directly to your boss as an attachment and look super organized.
Promising review: "My new work-from-home must-have. I am a big fan of handwriting notes. I have tried a few digital note taking solutions with the Apple Pencil, but it never felt 100%. This notebook bridges that gap. This notebook has been perfect to keep aside my keyboard to jot notes, to-dos, and reminders that I can then easily import to apps to track if I haven’t completed them by the end of the day. If you are a note-taker, I highly recommend you pick one up. I am already eyeing up the planner version." —Jonathan B. Fischer
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in two styles and 19 colors and patterns).
42. An adhesive monitor clip for holding larger papers and keeping them organized. This handy clip can hold up to 30 sheets at once so you can easily reference while typing, especially handy for note-taking and data entry.
43. Or a gorgeous standalone clipboard to prop up papers, a notebook, or even a small tablet next to your computer for easy reference. It's also portable, so you can move it between rooms or travel with it if needed.
44. A sleek monitor riser with four USB ports, because there's no such thing as having too many USB ports on hand. If you've ever scrambled to find a free slot to charge your phone, Bluetooth headphones, microphone, desk fan, and other WFH gadgets, this'll give you significantly more options.
45. A Wi-Fi extender if the internet connection in your home office is so shaky, you're constantly cutting out and having connection issues during video calls. This ensures you'll have the strongest connection no matter where you choose to work, meaning fast downloads and a clear picture for your remote meetings.
Promising review: "Work-from-home must-have! Wanted to move my WFH setup to another room without running an Ethernet cable across the entire house...this worked perfectly! Set up in less than 10 minutes and no issues with speed or connectivity :)" —Brigit
"It is essential when working from home to have a strong internet connection. I called my current network company and I would need to invest $99.99 to upgrade my network. Decided to purchase this and honestly, it was the best investment. Super easy to set up in 10 minutes. I downloaded the tether app so it was easier. As soon as set up was done, connected all my devices at home. Made sure all were in watching a movie to see how fast it went and it was amazingly fast! This is a must-buy! No regrets!" —MamaSu
Get it from Amazon for $44.99.
46. A clip-on ring light, because the light from your screen simply isn't cutting it anymore! It attaches easily to the top of your monitor or laptop to brighten up your entire picture so your coworkers can finally see your face clearly.
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