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81 Work-From-Home Essentials to Give Your Home Office a Major Upgrade

And they’re all hella cute too!

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Margie Rischiotto

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Whether you're still/always working from home or living that hybrid office life, you probably know all about adjusting to the weirdness of living where you work. But if you're relatively new to that WFH life, welcome, we have sweatshirts (Literally! Just keep reading!). Take it from a pro: To maximize your productivity, you'll want to make your workspace as conducive to work as possible. The work-from-home distractions can seriously keep ya from getting your ish done. And if it’s not your S.O. that’s distracting you, then it’s probably your bed that looks oh-so-very-nappable at all hours of the workday.

Plus, there's just something fun about making a space feel like ~you~, ya know? Think: some helpful desk organizers to tidy things up, decorative items to keep those creative juices flowing, and a cute office chair that won’t give you back pain for days. Don't worry, there's also some ways to spruce up your work-from-home fashion so you don't have to spend a ton of money and all coworkers will be like, "Oooo, where did you get that??" every time you hop on a video call. Plus, we've got some fun things that you haven't thought of but totally need in your WFH setup ASAP.

So, if you’re trying to boss up your home office, scroll on to discover all the best work-from-home essentials out there. From adorable coffee mugs to an ergonomic laptop stand to a stunning wall calendar that’ll keep you on top of things: Shop it all, below!

Desktop Organizer Office Storage Rack
Credit: Amazon

Add storage to your desk with this adjustable office storage rack, which you can set up and organize to fit your WFH aesthetic.

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an aesthetic phone charger

Rifle Paper Co. Wireless Charger

Wireless Charger
Credit: Rifle Paper Co.

Minimize mess on your desk by swapping your traditional cord charger for this wireless one instead. It might take up slightly more space, but you've gotta admit, it sure is prettier than a bunch of messy wires.

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You don't need Alexa to tell you what it looks like outside, this fun sculpture changes depending on the air pressure.

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a lap desk so you can work in bed

LapGear Home Office Lap Desk

Amazon’s Choice
Home Office Lap Desk
Now 13% Off

You can stay in bed or chill on the couch with a cute little lap desk. This one gets bonus points for the phone holder.

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this really useful ring light

QIAYA Selfie Light Ring

Selfie Light Ring
Credit: Amazon

Say goodbye to bad lighting during Zoom meetings with this clip-on ring light.

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this compact under-the-desk bike

Vaunn Under Desk Bike Pedal Exerciser

Under Desk Bike Pedal Exerciser
$40AmazonAlso Consider
Credit: Amazon

It won’t fully replace a workout, but this easy-to-use, light bike pedal exerciser is great to get your legs moving and your blood pumping, even if you’re stuck in back-to-back meetings all day.

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Goal Getter Spiral Notebook
Credit: CopperandBrassPaper/Etsy

Get inspired with this Copper and Brass Paper notebook, aka the perfect place to jot down notes, thoughts, and brainstorm ideas.

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this small, but pretty dry-erase board

TSJ OFFICE Small Dry Erase White Board

Small Dry Erase White Board

If you have a S.O. or roommate, keeping track of meetings is a must. Put reminders and updates on a white board so you know when you have to keep quiet!

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this lavender desk accessory set

UPIHO Purple Office Supplies Set

Purple Office Supplies Set
Credit: Amazon

Color coordinated desk accessories? It's almost too cute to use, but someone's gotta do it! This little accessory set comes with everything you could ever need, including a small, but not mini, stapler, tape dispenser, scissors, staples, index tabs, paper clips, and thumbtacks.

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a colorful hourglass

MarianSelfy Round Hourglass

Round Hourglass
Credit: MarianSelfy/Etsy

It's easy to get distracted when you're working from home, but it's also just as easy to power through the whole day without taking a break. Get a cute hourglass — this one comes in 15, 30, and 60 minute intervals — to encourage yourself to take a break.

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Make your workspace ~totally aesthetic~ with this wireless keyboard, compatible with PC, Macs, and smartphones. And yes, you can get a matching mouse, too.

DeskJet 2755e Wireless Color All-in-One Printer
Now 12% Off
Credit: Amazon

If your job requires a lot of paperwork, then a wireless printer is a must. This one from HP works with the HP Smart App, so you can control the printing from your smart phone.

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Small Smile Pencil Holder
Credit: TheBuildPlate/Etsy

Cure your work-from-home loneliness with this smiley desk buddy. Fill it with greenery, pens, or candy! The best part? If this little guy is in your zoom window, but you want to look more ~profesh~ just turn him around to hide his face.

Notched-Collar Pixie Blazer for Women
Credit: Old Navy

Turn any work-from-home outfit into something Zoom-meeting worthy by throwing this classic black blazer over it.

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this cute, but reliable lip balm

Glossier Balm Dotcom Lip Balm and Skin Salve

Balm Dotcom Lip Balm and Skin Salve
Credit: Sephora

Another thing to always keep at your desk? Glossier's Balm Dot Com, which helps your lips stay oh-so-smooth and protected from dryness. Plus, it comes in multiple scents to give yourself a little boost of sweetness throughout the day.

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a fancy water bottle to keep you hydrated

Klean Kanteen Wide 32oz Water Bottle with Twist Cap

Wide 32oz Water Bottle with Twist Cap
AmazonAlso Consider
Credit: Amazon

Make sure you get your sips in during the day with a bright water bottle that is so cute and convenient, it'll make you want to keep yourself hydrated.

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a motivational undated planner

bando Weekly Undated Planner

Weekly Undated Planner
Credit: bando

Give yourself a daily affirmation while also keeping track of your calendar with this undated planner. It's perfect for those who don't need to use a planner every week and hate having a ton of blank pages.

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this luxe and delicious smelling hand cream

54 Thrones Mini African Beauty Butter

Mini African Beauty Butter
Credit: Sephora

Not only will this luxurious body butter/hand cream keep your hands soft and smooth, but the act of massaging your hands and taking the time to smell the yummy scent will help you reduce stress during the day.

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this white and gold desk

CosmoLiving CosmoLiving Camila Desk

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CosmoLiving Camila Desk
Credit: CosmoLiving

A chic, minimalist desk WITH drawers to stash away your extensive gel pen collection? Sounds like a literal dream come true.

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this "it has everything!" WFH kit

Pinch Provisions Work From Home Self Care Kit

Work From Home Self Care Kit
Credit: Revolve

We all need some self-care rn (prob more than ever), so gift someone you love—or yourself—this all-in-one set. It has a facial roller, scrunchie, phone stand, conference call bingo card (lol), ear plugs, webcam cover, desk yoga guide(!), dry shampoo, fidget cube, nail file, and more.

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