There are two sides to working from home. On one hand, it's amazing. You never need to get into your car to commute in traffic to make it to your office job. You get to wear pajama pants all day if you prefer. You don't have to pack a lunch and can just cook whatever you feel like eating on a whim when noon rolls around. BUT working from home can also be isolating. It can make you feel like you're not on a real team. Wearing Spandex and flannel every day can be kind of depressing, and the lack of social interactions can eventually drive you crazy. It's especially tough when your work life starts to feel like it's bleeding into your home, and that's the last thing any at-home worker wants.
It's important to outfit your home office with things that make it feel more office than home. By doing so, you can successfully separate your living space from your work life, which can be a huge boon for your mental health and productivity on a day-to-day basis.
Here are 15 items that will update your home office decor and aid in your day-to-day productivity.
1. Brass Desk Lamp, $49.99
Lighting should be perfect in your home office. This brass desk lamp from T.J. Maxx has a vintage feel as well as a sense of modernity. Plus, it will cast the perfect flattering mood lighting for your on-camera meetings.
2. Desktop Cable Organizer, $21.98
Keep those cords in check with this handy-dandy tabletop cord and wire organizer. Due to the strong double adhesive, it's mountable anywhere including the top, side, or front of your desk.
3. Hidrate Spark 2.0 Smart Water Bottle, $45
Track your daily water intake with this super-smart water bottle. The Bluetooth-enabled bottle pairs with an app that will help your daily water consumption get up to where it needs to be.
4. Artsy 2019 Planner, $9
Stay focused on the things that matter most with this cool and functional planner. This 8.5-by-7-inch planner features monthly and weekly spreads so you can clearly organize your life. There are also places to establish health goals in addition to your regularly scheduled action items.
5. Handheld Label Maker, $17.89
Keeping things labeled and organized from your home office was never easier with this DYMO LetraTag 100H Handheld Label Maker. The 13-character LCD screen and the graphical display shows you the font and outcome before you print!
6. Paige Writing Desk, $110.99
The perfect desk is hard to come by, but the Paige Desk from Wayfair is a sleek minimalist design that doesn't take up too much space yet has plenty of room for all your desktop needs.
7. Wire Wall Square Grid, $59
Liven up your workspace with this square grid in attractive rose gold. Use it for organizing papers, mail, photos, or even some lovely greenery. The sky is the limit if you use your imagination.
8. 4-by-6-Foot Power-Loomed Pink Area Rug, $76.99
Add a pop of color to your home office with this stunning power-loomed rug featuring a modern take on the Oriental rug style. It instantly adds warmth and charm to any workspace.
9. Personalized Mouse Pad, $11.50
This personalized mouse pad is essential for anyone who stares at a computer screen all day. Choose from a variety of colors for the background as well as the font itself. Get creative and come up with a funny quote, or just use your name.
10. Handmade Wooden Wall Organizer, $66
A cluttered desk is not a productive thing. Get your stuff together with this helpful handmade wall organizer that features a small corkboard and small compartments to keep your essentials where you can see them.
11. Fitbit Versa Smartwatch, $179.96
Remembering to stand up and move can be a challenging task, as anyone who works from home can tell you. Make it a bit easier with the Fitbit Versa Smartwatch. Choose from peach, black, or gray!
12. Velvet Office Chair, $129.99
Why shouldn't your office chair look like a throne? This plush velvet chair features brass studs and is comfortable enough for the eight-hour stint it will undoubtedly see five days a week.
13. Marble and Gold Geometric Side Table, $59.99
Add some lovely home accents to your workspace like this modern geometric side table. Use it to store books, office items, or even freshly cut flowers. Small touches can make your daily work life that much more enjoyable.
14. Ember Ceramic Mug, $79.95
Keep your coffee, tea, or hot chocolate at the perfect temperature all the way 'til that last delicious sip. This app-activated mug won't get cold and instead stays at your chosen heat until the bitter end.
15. Kate Spade Hedgehog Cork Pin Holder, $19.99
Store your pushpins in this absolutely adorable cork pin holder by Kate Spade. Keeping all your items in the same place will make your day more manageable, and there's no rule that says organizational tools can't also be super cute!
Buy it at T.J. Maxx for $19.99.
Psst: If you choose to purchase an item on this list, LittleThings may receive a small cut. Each item and price is up to date at the time of publication; however, an item may be sold out or the price may be different at a later date.
