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

And they’re all hella cute too!

By Olivia Truffaut-Wong, Katherine J Igoe and Alexis Bennett
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Margie Rischiotto

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!

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this compact under-the-desk bike

Vaunn Under Desk Bike Pedal Exerciser

Under Desk Bike Pedal Exerciser
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this compact under-the-desk bike

Vaunn Under Desk Bike Pedal Exerciser

Now 15% Off
$47 at Amazon$79 at Walmart
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.

2
these customizable desk shelves

Jerry & Maggie Desktop Organizer Office Storage Rack

Desktop Organizer Office Storage Rack
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these customizable desk shelves

Jerry & Maggie Desktop Organizer Office Storage Rack

Now 27% Off
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.

3
the two-in-one digital clock and phone charger

MOSITO Digital Wooden Alarm Clock with Wireless Charging

Best Seller
Digital Wooden Alarm Clock with Wireless Charging
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the two-in-one digital clock and phone charger

MOSITO Digital Wooden Alarm Clock with Wireless Charging

Now 14% Off

Check the time and the weather, and charge your phone all at once with this digital alarm clock. Just like that, you'll never miss a meeting again.

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4
a keyboard that's actually cute

Logitech K380 Wireless Multi-Device Keyboard

K380 Wireless Multi-Device Keyboard
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a keyboard that's actually cute

Logitech K380 Wireless Multi-Device Keyboard

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

5
a lap desk so you can work in bed

LapGear Home Office Lap Desk

Amazon’s Choice
Home Office Lap Desk
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a lap desk so you can work in bed

LapGear Home Office Lap Desk

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.

6
this small, but pretty dry-erase board

TSJ OFFICE Small Dry Erase White Board

Small Dry Erase White Board
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this small, but pretty dry-erase board

TSJ OFFICE Small Dry Erase White Board

Now 33% Off

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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7
this "it has everything!" WFH kit

Pinch Provisions Work From Home Self Care Kit

Work From Home Self Care Kit
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this "it has everything!" WFH kit

Pinch Provisions 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.

8
an adjustable standing desk converter

SHW 36-Inch Height Adjustable Standing Desk

Amazon’s Choice
36-Inch Height Adjustable Standing Desk
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an adjustable standing desk converter

SHW 36-Inch Height Adjustable Standing Desk

Now 23% Off
Credit: Amazon

Turn any surface into a standing desk with this adjustable converter, which can add up to three feet of extra height to your computer set up. Your back will thank you.

9
a fun way to check the weather

Uncommon Goods Cloud Desk Sculpture

Cloud Desk Sculpture
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a fun way to check the weather

Uncommon Goods Cloud Desk Sculpture

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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10
this really useful ring light

QIAYA Selfie Light Ring

Selfie Light Ring
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this really useful ring light

QIAYA Selfie Light Ring

Credit: Amazon

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

11
a no-hassle printer

HP DeskJet 2755e Wireless Color All-in-One Printer

DeskJet 2755e Wireless Color All-in-One Printer
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a no-hassle printer

HP 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.

12
an aesthetic phone charger

Rifle Paper Co. Wireless Charger

Wireless Charger
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an aesthetic phone charger

Rifle Paper Co. 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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13
this lavender desk accessory set

UPIHO Purple Office Supplies Set

Purple Office Supplies Set
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this lavender desk accessory set

UPIHO Purple Office Supplies Set

Now 12% Off
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.

14
a Zoom-friendly blazer

Old Navy Notched-Collar Pixie Blazer for Women

Notched-Collar Pixie Blazer for Women
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a Zoom-friendly blazer

Old Navy 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.

15
this cozy sock-slipper combo

Bombas Women's Gripper Slipper

Women's Gripper Slipper
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this cozy sock-slipper combo

Bombas Women's Gripper Slipper

Credit: Bombas

Keep your feet cozy and eliminate the risk of slipping on your way to the kitchen to get a snack with these gripper slippers.

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A Comfy Cushion

Everlasting Comfort Everlasting Comfort Seat Cushion

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Everlasting Comfort Seat Cushion
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A Comfy Cushion

Everlasting Comfort Everlasting Comfort Seat Cushion

Now 50% Off

Let me introduce to you the magic of a coccyx pillow. This seat cushion has an ergonomic design that's tailored to be forgiving to your tailbone—meaning you can actually sit at your desk comfortably for once.

17
this white and gold desk

CosmoLiving CosmoLiving Camila Desk

On Sale
CosmoLiving Camila Desk
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this white and gold desk

CosmoLiving CosmoLiving Camila Desk

Now 48% Off
Credit: CosmoLiving

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

18
this cool phone gadget

DK177 Laptop Phone Holder

Amazon’s Choice
Laptop Phone Holder
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this cool phone gadget

DK177 Laptop Phone Holder

Credit: Amazon

This laptop phone holder will allow you to keep an eye on your phone and computer at the same time! You can easily see text messages or answer calls without looking away from your laptop screen.

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19
this sleek claw clip

The Hair Edit Vaulted Hair Clip

Vaulted Hair Clip
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this sleek claw clip

The Hair Edit Vaulted Hair Clip

Claw clips are the unsung WFH hero. Zoom meeting you didn't know would have video on? Throw your hair back and look semi-put together at the same time. And this one's extra-cute JIC you happen to step outside (or turn your head to the side).

20
a motivational undated planner

bando Weekly Undated Planner

Weekly Undated Planner
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a motivational undated planner

bando 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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Olivia Truffaut-Wong
Editor

Olivia Truffaut-Wong is an entertainment and culture writer and editor who will never turn down a romance or superhero movie. Her work has been featured in The Cut, Refinery29, Teen Vogue, Polygon, Bustle, and more.  

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Contributor

Katherine J Igoe (she/her) was a contributing editor for Cosmopolitan and is a freelancer covering style, lifestyle, culture, and beauty (she's obsessed with gift guides, best-of movie lists, and beauty products). She's been a freelance writer and editor for over a decade, previously working for Marie Claire (2018 to 2021) and Bustle (2021), with bylines in the The New York Times, Parents magazine, and elsewhere. She lives in Boston with her family, and you can follow her on Instagram or Twitte. It's "I go to dinner," not "Her huge ego," but she responds to both.

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Alexis Bennett is the Shopping Editor at Cosmopolitan. She lives for a good sale. You can follow her shopping obsession here and on Instagram.
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