Work From Home Essentials To Boost Your Productivity
Since everyone at ThisIsWhyImBroke works from home, we’re experts on this topic, and we’ve compiled what we believe to be the last word list of work-from-home essentials, with all of them being products we use daily and personally swear by. We’ve included a good range of products like volatile oil diffusers to line a relaxing workplace environment, and sit-stand desks to enhance your overall health, and other essentials like coffee makers.
Keep in mind this is not a budget-conscious list, everything we’ve covered in this list we believe to the best, and investing in your work environment is absolutely recommended if you plan to try to do it for the future, and it'd even be tax-deductible or your employer could be willing to hide the cost! Of course, if budget is a concern, we definitely recommend browsing this list and purchasing more inexpensive versions of all products we’ve listed below.
Working from the house is an absolute blessing - you do not need to affect frustrating traffic, annoying co-workers, or fear of getting sick from your infected colleagues. But working from home needs to handle the right way by setting up a dedicated work area and having the best items to completely transform your work-for-home experience, making you more productive while also achieving a far better work-life balance.
#1
Knodel Desk Pad
Protect your desk from spills with style and ease using the Knodel desk pad. This large 31.5" x 15.7" pad is made from a tough, durable material that's easy to clean and ideal for double-sided use.
#2
Relaxation Waterfall Fountain
Balance out your home office with some at home zen with this small but effective relaxation waterfall fountain. The subtle sound of flowing water will help keep you in a calm state of mind, no matter how hectic the day is.
#3
HyperChiller Iced Coffee Maker
Make the perfect iced coffee in one minute flat with the HyperChiller iced coffee maker. It can hold up to 12.5-ounces and will chill hot coffee by 130+ degrees in just 60 seconds.
#4
Perfect Posture Back Strap
Avoid back pain and long-term damage to the spine with the perfect posture back strap. This functional accessory will effortlessly help you improve your posture while also relieving lower back pain.
#5
Office Chair Workout Attachment
This office chair workout attachment transforms your work chair into your own personal gym! The attachment is easy to install and will allow you to workout your biceps, chest, and triceps.
#6
Philips Hue Play Smart Lights
Smart lighting can be game changing, especially if you are working later on in the day. You can adjust the lighting to create all sorts of vibes, from focused to relaxing to high-energy.
#7
The COMFY Oversized Blanket Sweatshirt
The COMFY oversized blanket sweatshirt is the perfect wintertime garment. Available in a variety of designs, each sweatshirt comes with a cozy sherpa interior, a fleece exterior, along with a hoodie and front mounted kangaroo pounch pocket.
#8
LapGear Pro Lap Desk
If you want to take a break from working on a traditional desk, you'll really benefit from this lap desk. It can hold your laptop, mouse, and phone all in one organized and ergonomically positioned layout.
#9
Wood Desk Organizer
Keep your workstation nice and tidy with this wood desk organizer. This handmade cherry wood accessory comes with a range of differently sized compartments that will house everything from paper clips to your coffee mug.
#10
Eyestrain Reducing Tinted Glasses
Alleviate the stress you put on your eyes after extended periods of staring at your monitor with Gamma Ray's blue light blocking glasses. They featured an amber tint and are anti-glare, so your eyes will feel less fatigued after a long day.
#11
A 2nd Monitor
Your productivity will skyrocket when you gain an extra monitor to your workflow. While there's endless monitors you could choose from, we recommend Acer's 24" monitor, it's nothing fancy but it'll get the job done without costing you an arm and a leg.
#12
Desktop Cable Organizer
Bring order to your workstation with help from this desktop cable organizer. This three-pack includes a 3-slot, 5-slot, and 7-slot silicone cable holder that will keep your cables from getting all tangled up.
#13
Seneo Wireless Charging Pad Station
It's easier than ever to keep your phone, smart watch, wireless earbuds, and all your other electronics charged up with this wireless charging pad station. Just plop down your gadgets and they'll be charged ultra fast!
#14
Shiatsu Neck And Back Massager
Knead out your knots from the comfort of home with this Shiatsu neck and back massager. It fits comfortably around the neck and comes with 8 deep-kneading massage nodes along with 3 different speeds and strength levels.
#15
Laptop USB-C Docking Station
The smartest thing you can do when working from is using your laptop as a portable workstation, hooking it up to a proper desk with a mouse, keyboard, monitors, speakers, and more. The easiest way to do that is to have a hub that connects to your laptop, which in turn connects to all of your desk components.
#16
Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug
The Ember temperature control smart mug will keep your warm beverage at the perfect temperature until the very last drop. It can go 1.5 hours on a single charge can be customized to your preferred temperature.
#17
Standing Desk Converter Tray
Sitting all day is considered a silent killer. You need to stand and ideally move, throughout the day. This electric tray will convert your desk into a sit-stand desk, so you can easily swap work positions throughout the day.
Under Desk Foot Rest
Ergonomics is so important when working from home. By adding this under desk foot rest to your workstation, you'll be able to have the best spinal positioning. Your lower back will thank you!
#19
Herman Miller Aeron Chair
Herman Miller's Aeron chair is the Cadillac of office chairs. Maybe it's out of your budget for a home office chair, but this is the chair you should aspire to own. At the very least, you should look to get something really comfy with lots of adjustment points.
#20
Brother All-In-One Laser Printer
If you want an all-in-one printer that just flat out works and doesn't give you constant problems, this is the printer you absolutely should buy. We use it exclusively within our office, it's been a reliable workhorse for years.
#21
Heated Microwaveable Booties
These heated microwaveable booties are you ticket to comfort and warmth. They're ultra soft to the touch and can either be heated up or frozen for a deep penetrating hot or cold therapy session.
#22
Google WiFi Mesh Router
Every home office can benefit from a strong wifi signal. That's why the Google WiFi router is an ideal device to install. You can add as many additional routers as needed, and it'll create a mesh network, amplifying the wifi signal throughout your home so there's no dead zones.
#23
Jarvis Motorized Sit-Stand Desk
Many of our editors use the Jarvis desk, so we can personally attest to the quality of this electric adjustable height sit-stand desk. It comes with a memory preset controller, so with a push of a button you can adjust the height to your preferred setting! It comes in several sizes, and you can also swap out the wood top.
#24
Get S**t Done Motivational Poster
Finding motivation to work from home can actually be very difficult when you're first starting out and getting into a workflow. This large 24"x36" poster will be a daily reminder to take care of business first, then go lounge on the couch and watch your reality TV shows.
#25
Das Keyboard 4 Mechanical Keyboard
Ergonomics is important, that's why we recommend this mechanical keyboard from Das Keyboard. This ultra premium keyboard has all of its keys perfectly laid out, every tap just feels right on your finger tips.
#26
Aromatherapy Essential Oil
This aromatherapy essential oil diffuser will keep your home smelling fresh without while also adding to the room's decor. The diffuser offers seven distinct color options and can also function as a cool mist humidifier and a night light in addition to a diffuser.
#27
Lemone Classic Notebook
Keep a handle on your work life the old school way with the Lemone Classic Notebook. This great wide-ruled pocket notebook features an understated hard cover and 180 high quality paper pages.
#28
Keurig Mini Plus Coffee Maker
The Keurig Mini Plus coffee maker is the best way to make a quality cup of coffee for one. This single-serve pod-based coffee maker is easy to operate and comes with a removable dip tray to accommodate travel mugs up to 7-inches tall.
#29
Lumbar Support Pillow
If you can't get yourself a really premium office chair with built-in lumber support, your next best bet is to purchase one of these lumbar support pillows. It'll provide instant back pain relief, and it's breathable so you'll stay cool and dry.
#30
Electric Heated Throw Blanket
There's nothing more satisfying than being nice and toasty while you get your work done. This electrically heated throw blanket is perfect for staying warm, and has 4 heating levels to fight off the cold.
#31
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones
Shut out the world around you with the Bose noise cancelling heaphones. These premium headphones come with Alexa voice control and offer 11 levels of noise cancelling, so you control how much ambient noise gets through.
#32
Hydro Flask Vacuum Insulated Bottle
Ditch plastic once-and-for-all by staying hydrated with Hydro Flask vacuum insulated bottle. This BPA-free and phthalate-free stainless steel water bottle will keep beverages hot for up to 12 hours and cold for up to 24 hours.
#33
Fellowes 79Ci Heavy Duty Shredder
Shred documents with ruthless efficiency by placing them inside the Fellowes 79Ci heavy-dury shredder. This office must-have is ultra quiet and will eliminate paper jams altogether!
#34
Sonos One Wireless Speakers
The flexibility of the Sonos platform is what makes it a favorite among our staff. The speakers are modular - add more if you need more room filling sound - and they easily integrate with streaming services like Spotify and smart hubs like Amazon Alexa.
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