Working Remote? 8 Home Office Essentials For Your Space

First and foremost, you need a specific area for your home office. It cannot be the kitchen table, the couch or—gasp—the bed, as tempting as that may be. If an extra room is available to you, perfect. If the only space to spare is a corner of the guest bedroom, take it. Just make sure you clearly differentiate between home and office. Screen dividers are super helpful for open floor plans or secluding yourself into an office-specific zone. Try snagging one like this Jakun Honey Shoji panel divider that lets a little light through while blocking distractions.

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We’ll be blunt: Bad chair, bad office. Good chair? Great office. Invest inan ergonomic chairthat is comfortable, supportive and adjustable. They make ’em real cute now too (this one's by Serta, the mattress brand, so it has thick memory foam to really envelop you). It's a little more of an investment than your standard folding chair, but your back (and mind) will thank you.

Sitting all day might not be your thing, ergonomic chair or not. In that case, opting for a desk that can morph into a standing desk might be a good idea. Tons of brands are hopping onto the wellness wagon to ensure workers can stand and stretch without logging off or sacrificing style. This光橡树设计is totally on trend, and at 55 inches long, you can spread out and really get stuff done.

Already have a desk? For just $31, you can get thissleek white laptop standthat will transform your existing table into a standing desk setup.

Home offices benefit from lots of natural light. If possible, set up shop near a window. If not, make sure you’ve got bright task lighting on your desk and inviting general lighting overhead. ACity University London studyfound that lighting impacts productivity and happiness in the workplace; both improve when individuals can adjust the lighting according to their needs. We love thismatte mint green adjustable task light.

There’s nothing more frustrating—or unprofessional—than misplacing important items. Being able to locate something at the drop of a hat, whether it’s a paperclip or a client contract, will make your life more efficient and your image more polished. Every home office requires both desktop organization (for things like pens, scissors and staples) and hidden organization (for things like paperwork, marketing materials and physical files). We adore thiscopper-colored desktop organizerand thisrose-gold inbox/outbox filing set.

Again, the key here is quick access. Find a system that works for you, whether it’s afiling cabinetwith hanging files or abookshelfwith standing binders.

Sometimes the best place for a document is the trash. Adual binthat can hold your garbage (all those empty takeout containers) as well as your recycling (all your empty LaCroix cans) is ideal.

This one may not be anessentialfor everybody since many businesses are going paperless. However, if you need aprinter, find one that is reliable and suits your needs—not yourwants,但您的需求。如果你经常fr创建PDF文件om scanned images, invest in a printer with scanning capabilities. If you print invoices or contracts constantly, find a printer with cartridge longevity. Just don’t buy all the fancy bells and whistles if it’ll sit accumulating dust.

Keep unsightly cords and power strips neat and hidden with a subtlecord coveror box.Voilà! You’re a profesh with an office to match.