As more companies are embracing the idea of remote work, more of us are experimenting with work-from-home. What does it take to make your workspace at home comfortable, user-friendly and stylish?
In this article, we'll explore 10 work-from-home accessories that will simply and streamline your work-from-home life.
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1. Sit Less. Adjustable Standing Desk Converter
We're not meant to sit all day. Extended sitting is a primary cause of back pain. But standing desks are rare and SUPER expensive. This nifty monitor stand allows you to smoothly adjusts its height, effectively changing your existing desk to a standing one, and back to a regular desk when you wish to sit. It holds multiple monitors and also has a handy slot for your keyboard.
Promising Review: "Works great, use it for my home office. With double screens I have enough room. The crank is very easy to use. Take a few seconds to move up or down." - Elle
Get it from Amazon for $89.99
2. Keep Your Eye on the Kids. Japanese Floor Table
Standing is great, but what if you have young children like toddlers and need to keep an eye on them? One idea is to bring your workspace to the floor. This wood Japanese tea table is extremely well-made and contains a slot for storage. The wide surface is perfect is for working while its low height allows you to be at eye-level with your kiddos.
Promising Review: "I love it! I’m 5’5” and have using it more as a desk that I sit at. A pillow as a seat works just fine.
" - Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $119.00
3. Work From Bed. XXL Folding Laptop Table for Bed & Couch
Why just work from home when you can take it one step further and work from bed? Yep, that's what we're doing right now. And this extra extra large bed desk is the perfect platform for your computer, phone, tablet, books and more. In addition to its generous tabletop, it also comes with a side drawer to place stationary, cords, and even a drink!
Promising Review: "The best investment ever. Love how sturdy this table is how there's a panel to hold books and a side drawer for your phone! The best thing I appreciate about this is that the edge of the table slopes down! My wrists would always become red and irritated when working on other flat tables for too long but I never have a problem with this one because of the design. I am so glad I picked this one over the other tables I was researching. Highly recommend." - Irene
Get it from Amazon for $79.95
4. Work From Bed - deux. 'BedShelfie' Shelf Attachment for Bed
Make your work-from-bed space even larger and more organized with this ingenious little gadget known as the BedShelfie. It attaches to your bed, giving you an extra shelf space to place all sorts of items, from pens and notepads to drinks and lunch. No assembly required - this shelf comes with sturdy clamps that are intuitive use.
Promising Review: "AWESOME PRODUCT! We have spent months trying to come up with a solution for the small space between our bed and the door. There’s no table that fits so we were out of options. I somehow came across this and decided to give it a try. I have spent LOTS of money buying things for our house and this, by far, is the most useful item i have ever purchased. Thank you for being innovative and creative." - Kim JM
Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (Plus+ size. Other sizes vary in price)
5. Engage Your Core. Yoga Ball Chair
This balance ball chair from Gaiam is one of the most popular ergonomic chairs on the market right now. Available in a variety of colors, this innovative seating solution was engineered under the guidance of professional chiropractors. It's designed to reduce back pain and improve circulation. Lockable caster wheels make it easy to move too.
Promising Review: "...When seated, whether I'm more toward the front or up against the backrest, I immediately notice a difference in my posture. I have had an out-of-place SI joint and constant spine problems for years now. If you sit at a desk all day, this really helps to alleviate any pressure on your sacroiliac joints, along with the sacrum itself." - Emma B.
Get it from Amazon for $69.98
6. Save Your Wrists. Logitech Ergonomic Vertical Mouse
Before I saw this mouse on my husband's desk I had no idea vertical mice existed. Skeptical at first, I gave this a try and I love it so much that I don't think I can ever go back to a regular mouse. This alien-like design works because it allows your forearm to stay in a natural position without twisting. Trust me, your wrists will thank you!
Promising Review: "I absolutely love this thing. Paired with the Logi ergo keyboard, I am more productive at work, and less sore and fatigued at the end of the week. I highly recommend both. The 3-way pairing ability has made it super easy for me to switch back and forth from my iMac to my windows work laptop, without having to keep multiple keyboards and mouses on my small desk. Great products!" - Sean R. Maloney
Get it from Amazon for $88.99
7. Pamper Your Feet. Reversible Adjustable Foam Foot Rest
Well, we're not surprised at all that this was rated the No. 1 foot rest of 2020 by The New York Times. What we love about this versatile footrest is that it's adjustable. So no matter what your height is, you can customize the height of the footrest to fit. Also, if you flip this thing over, it becomes a rocking footrest. How cool is that?
Promising Review: "I am a COVID teleworker and am now in my 9th week. At the start of quarantine, I was using a dining room chair, but went out an bought myself a real office chair to save my poor back. Shortly after, I bought myself the ErgoFoam Adjustable Foot rest. Most foot rests are only 4" high, so I was thrilled to find one that gave me the extra couple of inches that I need. The 4" main foot rest securely attaches to the 2" booster using Velcro, so the usage is very flexible. I am impressed that the knobby base of the removable, washable cover does not slip on our hardwood floors..." - Ex-Pat Brit
Get it from Amazon for $39.67
8. Keep Your Space Organized. 3 Tier Rolling Utility Cart
An organized space leads to increased productivity. This affordable, versatile and movable storage solution comes in the form of a 3 tier utility cart with lockable wheels. Available in 2 colors, what we love about this office cart is that it comes with a sturdy cover board for the top shelf, additional side storage boxes for small items and hooks to hang even more knickknacks.
Promising Review: "Great cart! It was easy to assemble and even came with a small screw driver. I picked this cart because of all the extra small things it came with such as the pencil holders, the hooks, and the cover on top. My favorite part is the cover on top because I can use the top as a small table to set something down and I definitely don’t see it in most listings for similar carts. It is very sturdy and moves very smoothly. It is also super versatile and I can definitely convert it for different rooms of my house as needed!" - AL.
Get it from Amazon for $40.99
9. Drink Without Spills. No-Tip Anti-spill Mighty Mug
Knocking over a drink and watching helplessly as it spills all over your computer and papers is one of those nightmares that every office worker dreads. No worries - this large sized thermos known as the Mighty Mug is actually unspillable. The base of the drink container only releases if you lift the travel mug straight up, meaning if you accidentally bump it, it won't tip and spill. What a life-saver!
Promising Review: "I purchased this as a birthday gift for a friend who recently spilled a giant cup of iced coffee onto his MacBook Pro, destroying it. It does what it says, you have to lift straight up on it to release. It clings nicely to a solid surface desk, not easy to tip over." - Aaron M
Get it from Amazon for $27.15
10. Don't Forget to Relax. Folding Floor Chair
This Japanese tatami style floor chair is perfect for meditation, or simply taking a break to read a book or play some video games. Of course, you can still use this an an office chair as well because it fits so well with a variety of low tables. But my favorite way of using this chair is to close my eyes and breathe. Just a few minutes helps me reset!
Promising Review: "I'm commenting on the "bonVIVO Easy III Padded Portable Floor Chair". I had read reviews for earlier versions of this chair, complaining that it didn't fold completely, or have a carrying handle, or have multiple positions. But a friend recommended this based on his previous order so I gave it a go. I'm impressed. The chair is solidly constructed, easily folds flat, has a solid handle for carrying and is comfortable to sit on. It has two positions: open and closed. That's it. I'll be buying more of these for my meditation students. Well-done bonVivo." - Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $49.90
And with that, we wrap up our top 10 accessories that perfectly compliment the work-from-home routine. Do you have a favorite work-from-home solution that you can't do without? Leave us a note in the comments below!
