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24 Home Office Essentials To Make Working From The Sofa Less Painful
From broadband extenders to WiFi systems
Working from your living room is a tricky business at the best of times, especially without must-have home office essentials.
If it’s not losing your WiFi mid video conference call with your boss, you’ve no doubt developed a sore back from sitting at a folding desk, suffered sound blunders as a result of misplaced headphones or had to squint in near darkness due to insufficient floor lamps.
However, with companies increasingly offering flexible working hours and a day to work at home each week- and with the Coronavirus pandemic causing most of us who work in an office to relocate back to our homes for the foreseable - it’s never been more important for workers to create a suitable work space for them to carry out their jobs to the best of their ability in the comfort of their own homes.
Here is a list of the best home office essentials you need to do your work like a pro:
Nothing ear (1) - Earbuds
Amazon - £99.99
Sometimes all you want is a pair of earphones that do the job better than anyone else. Nothing fancy. No silly gadgetry. Just stripped back quality. The Nothing earbud produces sound as clear as Lake Geneva and looks like it should be in the Design Museum. That said, if you do like your gadgetry, it has immaculate Clear Voice Technology, meaning you can have a pitch perfect conversation even while having a blow dry. Clever.
We love the subtle floral pattern on this notebook and the fact it has a reusable paper band, which satisfies both our flora and sustainability desires.
If you're on the look out for a desk chair that's as comfy as it is beautiful, then here's the one for you. We can't get enough of the brown/grey hue and Scandi-inspired design. Just look at those splayed legs!
Microsoft Office 365 Personal One-Year Subscription
Microsoft Office - £59.99
Okay, so it's not the prettiest of purchases, but if you want the latest versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, then make this a must-buy.
Anglepoise Type 80 Desk Lamp
John Lewis - £159.20
If like us you often find yourself working into the dead of the night, then invest in a beautiful desk lamp that will be a treat for both your eyesight and your interiors.
We can't get enough of this French neoclassical-inspired desk with engraved detailing on the corners and four drawers.
If you love organisation, then you'll adore this desk blotter, which features a to-do list, slip pockets, shallow compartments and enough space for your laptop.
Forget wires and faff and buy yourself this soothing, wireless desk lamp. 0% battery? We don't remember those days.
House by John Lewis Tony Task Lamp
John Lewis - £20
A steal at just £20 we love the green colourway of this lamp and its old school shape.
Bring some lovely aromas back into your work space and try this oil diffuser from one of our favourite candle brands.
TP-LINK Deco M4 Whole Home WiFi System
TP-LINK - £129.99
If WFH has taught us anything it's that home WiFi systems with a strong enough connection are a must. Frozen Zoom meetings and blurry screens will be a thing of the past.
Buy some blooms, dried ones to be specific, and instantly add some colour and 'life' to a drab looking desk or spare room.
Privacy Webcam Covers
Firebox - £8.99
If you're guilty of perching your laptop on the toilet seat to watch Netflix while sitting in the bathtub (just us?) then you might want to invest in a webcam cover. It pays to be safe, right?
Not until lockdown did we realise the benefits of having a smart Wi-Fi kettle. No matter where you are in the house/flat you can switch on the kettle remotely and pick it up just when it's finished boiling.
Coffee runs with your colleagues might be on hold for the moment, so why not invest in a mug of your own with your initials on to make coffee breaks that bit more exciting.
No, it might not feature on the runway, but everyone knows the boon of having a printer at home.
Stop complaining about a sore back and get yourself a lumbar support pillow for your office space at home. Your lower back will thank you.
Now if you really want to take your coffees to the next level, it's time to purchase a milk frother for hot milk or cold foam.
Jaybird Vista True Wireless Waterproof Bluetooth In-Ear Sport Headphones with Mic
Jaybird - £159.99
Jaybirds are some of the best earphones we've ever tried, fact. So, next time you're on the hunt for bluetooth earphones for your lunchtime run or Zoom meeting, look no further than these teal-coloured babies.
Bose® Sound Bar 700 with Wi-Fi
Bose - £799.00
Sleak and stylish, the Bose Soundbar 700 is perfect for those of you who like to play top quality music while you work.
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