35 Best Work From Home Essentials That'll Boost Productivity

Grovemade boasts that all its stuff is “made the hard way,” which begs the question, why? That is, until you actually see some of those accessories in person. They're all so well-designed that they immediately elevate the look (and topography, in this case) of a desk, while also supplying needed utility. This laptop lift, which sits upon a desk, is strong and steady, so you don't have to worry about the computer sliding off. Additionally, Grovemade has monitor stands, planters, pencil cups, headphone racks, pens, and lot more worth browsing. Everything is equal parts beautifully crafted and sturdy-as-hell.

This is really all you need: a simple and gorgeous desk. It’s high quality wood, it looks sharp, and it's just big enough without being overwhelming. Subtle design choices abound. The desk has pegs on the legs for looping cords, or for hanging headphones and jackets. There’s also a slit at the top of the desk to neatly weave cords through, along with a cage on the back to tie a power strip to and bundle extra cord. The desk is available in both walnut and oak, with a wood top or white top. Artifox also makes a ton of desk accessories, including a shelf, trays, a peg system, and a side table, all created with the same functional, minimalist cues. It's an absolutely rad desk set, all around.

Branch's ergonomic chair is the the best of the best in terms of value office chairs. It’s comfortable, lightweight, and made for hours and hours of work. There are eight points of adjustment from height to armrest to tilt—and tilt tension—to seat depth. You'll move from one angle to the next to spot the perfect one. And if you're someone who uses your desk eight hours a day, five-to-six days a week, and you suffer from back pain because of it, this chair may just be worth investing in.

You may have never considered having the flexibility to program bright lighting for focus and dim lighting to relax, but once you've got it, it'll ruin all other lighting for you. Philips offers everything from bulbs to table lamps (like this one) that'll do it, and it now even has smart Edison bulbs that capture that "study look." Couple one with the Google WiFi, and you've got a smart and efficient office.

Not for diary-ing and doodling, but for jotting down brainwaves and bright ideas, then preserving them digitally so you'll never forget or scramble at last minute before it's your turn to speak in a video conference.

Upside down, inside out, forwards, backwards—however you want to hang this shelf, you can. It's easily strong enough to store your essentials, hold book stacks and plants, as well as display any magnetic decor, since the whole thing is completely magnetic. The whole thing is also a chalkboard or whiteboard (your choice). And the L shape is thin and unobtrusive, making it ideal for small rooms.

Printers suck. They're complicated to set up. They're always disconnecting. And quite often, it's 30 times more complex than it should be just to print. But the Envy Pro doesn't suck. There's no LED screen, because it uses a mobile app that's remarkably better than any built-in UI. And with the Envy Pro, printing from laptops, phones, and tablets is speedy and seamless.

You know, since we’ve moved online, we've started doing less to maintain our conferencing appearance. And that's not okay. You can't look like a deprived zombie on a Monday all-hands meeting. So, if lighting is a big problem in your place, this lighting kit is better for you, however you want to place it, however bright you want your face to be lit.

Steelcase makes practical furniture in clean lines and sleek silhouettes. Its standing desk, with a lifting capacity of 350 pounds on which to rest monitors, speakers, pencils, and anything else, will provide stability and productivity at any height level. And you needn't physically pull a lever to raise it; there's an touch controller that smoothly adjusts the height. Plus, the desk surface comes in a variety of laminate options, so it won't take an interior decorator on retainer to make it look natural in your home.

This mouse is addicting. It can completely flatten to fit in a bag and then arc right back up into a minimalist mouse shape. It also comes in some cool colors. Honestly, I’d probably be a lot more productive if I didn't have this mouse, with all the time I spend needlessly clicking and re-arcing it.

Cometeer makes freeze-dried coffee pods, which you store in the freezer, pop out when you want a cup, and melt down in boiling water. It's the easiest way to make coffee that is legitimately good without creating more undue waste from plastic single-serve cups. It's the best afternoon pick-me-up.

Pen at hand, keyboard at bay, Powerpoint not yet finished, clients not yet secured... The last thing you need in this scenario is to manually check the weather, turn on the lights, turn up the heat, or what-haves. Let Amazon's Echo Dot and Alexa, the holy-grail of smart home devices, take care of those. Your voice is your power in this case.

Cuyana's soft, dual-toned leather (one color on the outside, another on the inside) makes for an understated addition to your desk space. Keep your favorite pen or two in it and get a dopamine hit every time you look at it doing its thing.

Grovemade's iPad stand is excellent quality and pairs well with any other Grovemade items you might be using to organize your desk. This is great for keeping your tablet upright to read notes, recipes, or watch The Game while also working/monitoring Slack.

A headphone stand can't just be a headphone stand that holds headphones. It must also do the following: Declutter your desk space, and... something else. Satechi's, for instance, has a nice tray for placing your keys or earbuds, and a cable management if you've not yet gone wireless, and a USB hub for transferring files or backing up data. Cool, no?

For a fancy home upgrade, Smythson's chic leather paper tray makes your workspace look neat and organized, even if there is the occasional stack of paper on it. Putting it in a paper tray makes it feel neat and therefore you work more efficiently. Right???

Work is stressful. Desks are stressful. Candles are portals to a zen place, and Fill Mill has wonderful candles and scents in a refillable system that'll keep the flame in place.

Google WiFi may not be as much of a beast as the Orbi 6, but it's still a damn good mesh network—incredibly easy to install, use, and monitor. The network supports some key features, letting you set up priority devices, parental controls, and trackers for download speeds. Each mesh point also works as a Google Assistant, so you can both upgrade your home WiFi and smart-ify your house. With all the added pressure on WiFi right now, a mesh network really is a must.

Look at this laptop stand. Poised, confident. Pretty as a figure with a curve that won't quit. Okay, we should stop objectifying a laptop stand out of all things. But our point is, Twelve South's new flexible and mobile stand will give you the custom, ergonomic angle for pain-free viewing, no matter the standing of your desk or chair. It will elevate or bow down to your eye level, for sure.

If you're not familiar with Yamazaki Home, the brand is all about smart and sleek organization. Its desk organizer allows you to bring a lot to the table—from accessories to essentials—without making a mess. It'll certainly be the most admired object on your desk.