15+ Best Home Office Essentials for a Productive Work Day
Work-from-home gadgets, office organization ideas, and more.
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Working from home can present a host of challenges, but if you're lucky enough to have a designated space to tackle your to-do list, it should be equipped with all the necessary essentials to boost your productivity and creativity. Simple updates, like a chic desk chair or a practical wall calendar, can go a long way. Scroll down for a look at the best home office essentials to help you make the most of your work day.
The Good Housekeeping Institute recommends this affordable all-in-one printer for good reason. It's equipped with Air Print functionality, allowing you to print with your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Plus, this model is available in four colors.
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If you struggle with distractions and time management, stay on track with this 60-minute visual timer with optional audio alert.
Step up your coffee breaks with this vibrant mug that'll remind you to find the joy — even when you have a jam-packed schedule.
Not only will this sleek metal floor lamp add a sophisticated touch to your office space, it's light is similar to the spectral output of the sun.
If you've been searching for the perfect type of greenery to add to your desk, the ZZ plant is a great option. It can help purify the air and it's easy to care for.
Available in several stylish colors, this chair offers firm back support, an adjustable padded seat, and options to tilt and swivel to your liking.
Noble House Brynnly Mid-Century Acacia Wood Desk with Tempered Glass Top, Natural and Green
Let this mid-century desk that's complete with a wood base and a glass top set the foundation for your office design scheme.
Make hours working on your laptop more comfortable with this desk riser, which can also be used for days when you want to tackle your to-do list on the sofa.
Don't fret if you aren't blessed with a green thumb. These soy candles—available in vanilla-scented cactus and jasmine-scented poppy—are the next best thing.
Everything looks better personalized, and this notebook, that's available in a slew of pretty colors, is proof.
Boost your mood—and be more productive—with this lamp that's designed to mimic sunlight.
This iron sculpture, featuring a woman in a yoga pose, will remind you to find a moment of zen in a busy work day.
Make Marie Kondo proud by keeping your desktop tidy with this minimalist storage solution that can hold everything from pens to Post-its.
If you love nothing more than writing your plans down, this dry erase board is a fun way to map out your schedule.
Thanks to this eye-catching aromatherapy diffuser, you'll have many stress-free work days ahead.
This sleek electric tea kettle is all the motivation you need to start your morning off right with one of your special blends.
Bring a sense of order and visual appeal to your desk with this acrylic box, which is perfect for holding paper clips, thumbtacks, and more.
Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, "What's in My Cart."
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