Here's how to create a comfortable and productive workspace when your couch is suddenly your office
Photo: HBO Work from home policies are fast becoming the new normal in the professional world, whether as the result of CEOs embracing start-up culture, a rise in workers going freelance, or a global virus outbreak with no end in sight. But for those of us who have mostly worked in offices, converting our comfort-focused homes into efficient professional workspaces isn’t always easy.
$93 at Amazon Buy $93 at Amazon Buy neotheroad Wood Writing Desk $95 When Kim needed to get a desk he could work from home at, he told us he was “drawn more to design” than solely function, especially because he was going to have to look at it even when he wasn’t working.
$55 at Amazon Buy $55 at Amazon Buy Herman Miller Aeron Chair $1,445 now 20% off $1,150 If your home is going to be your primary office for years to come, you might consider investing in a chair that not only looks nice, but has been designed with long-term desk working in mind. The Herman Miller Aeron Chair is the “the Ferrari of desk chairs,” according to Chris Black, and versions of it can be found in a wide range of offices.
$79 at Purple Buy Lighting TraoTronics LED Desk Lamp $30 Once you’ve got your desk and chair figured out, several of our experts say you might consider getting a lamp. Strategist contributor Bridget Arsenault, the London editor of Air Mail, who works remotely because her publication is based in New York City, notes that a lamp can be handy if you “often work late at night” like she does.
$20 at Bed Bath & Beyond Buy Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Coffee Maker $25 When it comes to brewing coffee at home, Jamie McCormick, the co-owner of East Village coffee shop Abraço, let us in on a little secret: You really don’t need more than a simple Mr. Coffee drip machine. “People make a big ‘to do’ over a lot of nothing” when it comes to brewing equipment, McCormick told us when we asked him and other baristas about the best coffee machines to use at home, adding that the Mr.
$39 at Anthropologie Buy Headphones and speakers Master & Dynamic ME05 Earphones, Palladium $61 If your home is on a busy street — or filled with busy roommates — you’ll likely be after some headphones soon enough, say many of our people who work from home.
$168 at Wayfair Buy Bose SoundLink Revolve Bluetooth Speaker $199 now 20% off $159 This less expensive speaker is what Sophia Kardonski, the co-founder of Miami’s Sobremesa dancing supper club uses during her workdays. “The battery life lasts forever,” she says, adding that it’s called the Revolve for a reason: “The sound really does revolve around the room, it’s like a portable surround sound system.
$25 at Amazon Buy $25 at Amazon Buy Avantree Adjustable Laptop Table From $40 Strategist contributor Liz Carey — a television writer who works a lot from home — praised this affordable, adjustable table as an essential piece of gear, saying it helps her to maintain a better posture when she spends hours working from the desk in her bedroom. “The tabletop can be tilted, and you adjust its height via two buttons on either of its legs,” she writes.
$11 at Amazon Buy $11 at Amazon Buy Comfort-driven accessories Faux Mohair Grid Throw Blanket $25 While you should probably change out of your pajamas, the folks we spoke to say that a proven work-from-home benefit is being able to add a dash more comfort to your work environment. Just as you might use one to warm you up in a chilly office, a blanket can be a nice accessory to keep you cozy while working at home, too, according to Arsenault .
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