29 Work-From-Home Essentials That Will Change Your Life

Work-from-home essentials are, well, essential to your productivity, comfort, well-being, and happiness. As someone who has worked from home for over 10 years, I feel confident I can suggest items that will change your life — or at the very least, enhance it.

Whether you prefer working from bed, couch, desk, kitchen table, or coffee shop (or all five), I’ve got you covered with the best work-from-home items below, from luxuriously soft clothing and colorful art to necessary back support and a standing desk. Happy shopping!

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1. An Exquisitely Soft Blanket

This Barefoot Dreams Throw is truly a dream come true for anyone who works from home (or likes soft things.) I just recently bought one, and let me tell you, it will change your life. It’s so soft that you might find yourself wearing it like a cape, or at the very least, working from bed (or couch), so you don’t have to be without it. Seriously — it’s that good.

It comes in a variety of colors, from cream to espresso, and even some patterns, so you can match it to your work-from-home office aesthetic. Even better? It’s perfect for all seasons, so you can use it throughout spring and summer without sweating.

Buy it here >>> Barefoot Dreams Throw

2. A Chic Desk Organizer

This is the desk organizer I have for my work-from-home office setup. I like that it’s both functional and stylish, and you can put your things under it, in it, and on top of it, making it more useful than other office space organizers I was considering. I have books, knick-knacks, picture frames, notebooks, pens and pencils, and even some hand sanitizer on mine. Highly recommend! If you don’t like the white wood color, it comes in black, white, natural wood, and more.

Buy it here >>> Jerry and Maggie Desk organizer

3. Quirky and Colorful Animal Art for Your Walls

What would be better for your home office than giving your walls a major upgrade with adorable, quirky, and colorful animal art? I just found this brand on Amazon, and now I want all of it. Even better? It’s from a small business, so you can feel good about this #shoplocal purchase. Whether you want art featuring a dog, cat, duck, or ladybug (yes, they have that, too), you can find it at Schmetzpetz.

Buy it here: >>>

• Computer screen cat
• Piano cat
• Reading poodle

4. The World’s Softest Socks

Yes, I’m recommending Barefoot Dreams again but for good reason. Have you tried their socks? If not, you must make haste. Not only are these Barefoot Dreams socks cute (I have the heathered black/white), but they’re exceptionally soft and comfy, making them a serious work-from-home must. Do you really work from home if you don’t have cozy socks?

Buy it here >>> Barefoot Dreams socks

5. An Under-Desk Elliptical

Ever feel like you’re just a little too sedentary? If you have a desk job, you know you’re sometimes stuck there all day long, your body atrophying by the second. What’s the solution? The Cubii under-desk elliptical that lets you work out stealthily while you’re proofreading, making a presentation, or on a Zoom call.

Even better? It integrates with Apple Watch and Fitbit, so you get credit for all those steps and burned calories. This model even comes with resistance bands to work out your arms too.

Buy it here >>> Cubii under-desk elliptical

6. This Hilarious Shakespearean Insult Mug

First of all, when you drink out of a Shakespearean insult mug during your next video meeting, it’ll have all your coworkers saying, “wow, she’s so literary.” The best part? No one will ever have to know it was filled with wine. Secondly, some of the insults on this mug are real zingers, like “Thou art a boil, a plague sore” and “poisonous bunch-back’d toad.” Slack your favorites to your work besties and hope your chats aren’t monitored.

I use this mug multiple times a week — it’s funny, roomy, and dishwasher-safe. A great coffee cup is one of the home office essentials you’ll never regret buying.

Buy it here >>> The Unemployed Philosophers Guild Shakespearean insult mug

7. A Coffee Cup Warmer

Who drinks their coffee so slowly that they have to buy a device to keep it warm? As you can tell, I do not personally own this coffee warmer, but I have multiple friends who do. Apparently, some people do not shotgun their coffee and find this item to be one of the work-from-home must-haves that will change your life for the better.

Plus, it comes in black, white, pink, and blue, so you can pick your favorite color. Even better? It’s weighted, so you simply set your mug on it, and it keeps it at the perfect temp so you stay caffeinated all day long.

Buy it here >>> Smart coffee warmer

8. A Sunny, Stylish Sofa

This budget-friendly sofa futon will add a pop of color to your home office and look cute in your virtual meetings too. I own this one in the mustard color (it also comes in gray, green, orange, pink, blue, and more), and I’m always getting compliments.

Note: It’s fairly firm, but that doesn’t bother me, and it’s super affordable, which is always a plus. Even better? If you’re feeling sleepy, you can push the back down and take a nap since it’s also a futon. Score!

Buy it here >>> Novogratz sofa futon

9. A Soft and Stylish Cardi

I just recently bought this adorable cardigan, and I’m obsessed. It’s the perfect throw-on for impromptu video meetings so you look put together and profesh, but it’s also great to toss in your bag for an on-site meeting, a chilly coffee shop, or after-work team happy hour.

It’s lightweight, suuuuuuper soft, and cute! Also, it has roomy pockets that can easily hold a canned margarita (yes, I confirmed this), and it has a hood for those times when your ears are just too cold for the elements.

Buy it here >>> Barefoot Dreams Cardigan

10. A Pretty Pothos

What home office is complete without a bit of greenery? This Golden Pothos will liven up your office space, whether you put it on your bookshelf or hang it from the ceiling. Even better? It’s low maintenance, great for beginners, and tolerant of lower-light spaces. My pothos is thriving, and I water it just once per week.

Just keep it somewhere away from pets and children who might want to munch its leaves since it’s listed as toxic by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. I have two cats, so I keep my pothos in a hanging planter — it looks great and keeps my kitties safe too.

Buy it here >>> Costa Farms Golden Pothos

11. A Handy Laptop Stand

Listen, there’s no shame in working from bed. In fact, as an editor, I like to believe I coined the term “bediting.” Some days just call for it, and when they do, you need this laptop stand. Yes, it might make you feel like the always-in-bed grandpa from Willie Wonka, but it’ll also ensure you’re still as productive as you would be at a desk — and it’ll also keep your computer from radiating your insides. Sounds like a win-win to me!

The laptop stand even has a little spot for your phone — genius! If you’d rather work from couch, this tray works well as a lap desk too. What’s a lap desk, you ask? Well, it’s a desk you can take anywhere, as long as you have a lap to put it on. Get your lap desk today and work from any room in your home.

Buy it here: >>> Laptop Stand

12. These Comfy Shoes

Whether you’re going on a coffee run or dashing out on a quick lunch errand, these shoes just became your new best friend. Buy them if you like walking on clouds — I’m not exaggerating. They’re exceptionally soft and comfortable, but they’re also cute — which isn’t always the case with comfy shoes.

Although they are billed as running shoes, they aren’t great for working out in my opinion (I prefer more support), but they’re perfect for walking, errands, sightseeing, shopping, etc.

Buy it here: >>> Adidas Cloudfoam Shoes

13. An Eye-Catching Blazer

Whether it’s a team meeting, interview, or client check-in, pajamas just won’t do when you have to turn on your video cam (but no one has to know you’re not wearing pants). When in doubt, throw this blazer on, and at once, you’ll look put together and professional. (Not to mention stylish!)

If you work remotely, this should be hanging in your closet. I have it in black, but it also comes in orange (as pictured), green, gray, burgundy, khaki, purple, and much more.

Buy it here: >>> Fashion blazer

14. Buttery Soft Yoga Pants

No list of home office essentials would be complete without yoga pants. They’re pretty much a staple of my life as a remote worker because they’re so versatile. You can work in them, work out in them, run errands in them, meet your friend for lunch or happy hour in them — there’s not much you can’t do in yoga pants. And you’ll look good while doing it.

These leggings are great because they come in every color imaginable and have that essential softness that makes them wearable all day long. Plus, they’re affordable too!

Buy it here: >>> Yoga pants

15. A Motivational Water Bottle

If you forget to drink water during the day, this 32-ounce motivational water bottle is for you. It cheers you on with sayings like “You’ve got it,” “keep chugging,” and “almost there,” and even has motivational time markers too.

It comes in various fun colors, and it will help you stay hydrated all day.

Buy it here: >>> Motivational water bottle

16. A Boring but Necessary Back Pillow

A lower back seat cushion may not be sexy or exciting, but it’s a must for anyone who is stuck at a desk all day long. And that’s exactly why this back pillow made my list of home office essentials. I have this lumbar pillow, and I do think it provides posture support and makes my lower back hurt less after a long day of writing and editing. Friends don’t let friends work from home without lumbar support.

Buy it here >>> Xtreme Comforts Back Support Pillow

17. A Space-Saving Desk

As far as home office essentials go, a good desk is hard to beat. I like this one because it’s both stylish and space-saving, giving you the best of both worlds — and leaving room for a mini-fridge and couch in your office, too.

It also comes with built-in shelves and a cabinet, allowing you to keep your papers tucked away tidily, and there will even be room left over for some books, plants, and picture frames. The cabinet section is also reversible, so you can choose the side that works best for you.

Buy it here: >>> Space-saving desk

18. A Candle for When You Just Can’t

If you’re just having one of those days or can’t handle another passive-aggressive Slack message from your boss — light this handmade, 100% soy, healing crystal candle and take a deep breath.

The calming lavender scent will help balance your emotions and reduce stress, while the rose quartz will promote inner healing and feelings of peace. Or, at the very least, it’ll make your home office smell good while you vent to your work bestie about that Slack message.

Buy it here: >>> Healing crystal candle

19. A Standing Desk That Isn’t Hideous

Standing desks might help your posture and keep you more active during the day, but they aren’t exactly known for their aesthetics. However, this standing desk changes all that because it looks like a regular old desk that just happens to be height adjustable.

The standing desk is a good size, so you’ll be able to keep all your home office essentials on it with no problem — from your computer and printer to a monitor (there might even be room left over for your cat). The motor lift system is easy to use when you feel like standing, and when you don’t, just slide an ergonomic chair on over and rest those legs. A standing desk can help you burn more calories, improve circulation,

Buy it here: >>> Standing desk

20. A Comfortable Desk Chair

This ergonomic office chair is the best of both worlds: it’s comfortable and not terrible to look at, like most ergonomic things are. I like the cream color the best, but it also comes in black. If you’re in the market for a new office chair, this one is a great option since it’s cute, height adjustable, and lumbar friendly.

Office chairs are important — after all, you spend a good chunk of your life in one, so it makes sense to choose one that provides comfort and back support.

Buy it here: >>> Ergonomic chair

21. This Gentle Computer Screen Cleaner

Say goodbye to pesky cat-nose smudges and fingerprints with this gentle and effective computer screen cleaner. The wipes make it easy and fast to clean your laptop screen, but you can also use them on any other electronic device, like your phone, TV, tablet, smartwatch, and even your glasses.

If you’ve ever started a video meeting and looked like you were in a smoky haze, you know that these laptop screen wipes come in handy for cleaning webcam lenses too.

Buy it here: >>> Electronic wipes

22. A Discrete Desk Bike

Who knew under-desk fitness was such a thing? This desk bike pedal exerciser is a must for your home office since it allows you to burn some serious calories while you get sh*t done at work. Talk about killing two birds with one stone (metaphorically, of course).

This desk bike has eight resistance levels, so you can set it to a lighter one while on a video call (will anyone notice you pedaling away?) and a heavier one while you’re excessively proofreading an email to your team.

Buy it here: >>> Under-desk bike

23. An Eye-Catching Accent Chair

Don’t have room for a couch in your home office? Get an accent office chair instead. This velvet accent chair comes in dazzling colors, like emerald green, bright yellow, and modern gray or black. The metal gold legs add a nice, mid-century modern touch, and the installation process is so easy a caveperson could do it.

Position it in the background of your video calls to showcase your exceptional decorating skills to your coworkers. And when you’re done for the day (or just need a break), kick back in your new chair with a glass of wine and relax in style.

Buy it here: >>> Accent chair

24. This Hilariously Weird Daily Calendar

Who better than a sassy cupcake to teach you how to be “grateful AF” with daily calendar reminders? I have this calendar and look forward to the weird, always funny, but sometimes creepy things this cupcake says. She cusses and tells it like it is while reminding you of all the good things in your life.

Anything that makes you laugh on the regular is a home office essential in my book. Laughter is good for your mental health, and daily reminders to be appreciative can only do good things for your soul.

Buy it here: >>> Good Advice Cupcake Calendar

25. Coasters That Reflect Your Personality

Whether you want a modern style to match your home office aesthetic or prefer something funny like “Parks and Recreation” quotes, there’s a coaster for that.

My personal favorite is the wine dog coaster — there’s just something about his face and the way he’s holding his wine glass, like “May I help you?” that makes me laugh. But if you’re going for a more elegant, minimalist vibe, the white marble coasters are a perfect option too.

Buy it here: >>>

• Wine dog coasters
• Black-and-white coasters
• “Parks and Recreation” coasters (they also have “Friends,” “New Girl,” “The Office,” and more.
• Marble coasters

26. This Absolutely Genius Fake Computer for Your Cat

If you have a cat who is always walking across your computer, sending gibberish Slack messages to your coworkers, and getting fur all over your keyboard, this one’s for you. This absolute genius product allows your cat to have its own laptop, complete with a dangling (literal) toy mouse and a scratching pad.

You may wonder how you ever lived without this clever invention. Put it next to your computer on your desk and reclaim your laptop today.

Buy it here: >>> Cat Laptop

27. This Multi-Tasking Clock Charging Station

If your clock can only tell time, it’s time for an upgrade. This multi-tasking product is an alarm clock, a wireless charging station for iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Apple Watch, and AirPods, a phone stand, a lamp, and a night light. Phew!

This product will be a serious upgrade for any work-from-home office, and its compact size means you can easily place it anywhere, from your desk to a side table.

Buy it here: >>> Clock charging station

28. Stylish Blue-Light-Blocking Glasses

We all know that too much screen time can disrupt your sleep, hurt your eyes, and cause headaches. What’s the solution? These stylish glasses that reduce eye strain and blue light. Put them on when reading on your Kindle, working on your computer, or playing games on your phone.

I like this brand because the blue-light-blocking glasses are actually cute and come in a variety of styles, colors, and patterns to suit your personality.

Buy it here: >>> Blue light glasses

29. A Coffee Maker That Rivals Your Favorite Coffee Shop

No work-from-home setup would be complete without an excellent coffee maker. And this one is especially great because it allows you to make a 12-cup pot from grounds or a single cup from a pod. I like my coffee makers versatile, and this one takes the cake.

If you don’t want something as large or want to spend less, this single-cup Keurig coffee maker is small enough that it can easily fit into any work-from-home setup, and it comes in fun colors like pink, light teal, gray, red, black, and more.

Buy it here: >>> Keurig K-Duo

Which of these work-from-home essentials can you not live without? Share your thoughts or questions in the comments!

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