I love the flexibility and ease of working from home, though spending so much time at home can be a bit mundane. So every now and then I like to give my space, and myself, a well-deserved update to elevate my work from home life. Like you, I like to keep my things organized and of course have the best gadgets and products that can help me go from working to just lounging at home without feeling like I live in a constant state of work. In other words, a work from home space should be comfortable and organized. That’s why I gathered this list of 37 affordable products from Amazon that are keeping my work-from-home-life productive and stress-free. All of these products are tried and true, useful, and inexpensive. Don’t waste anytime with getting your home workspace in order and scroll through.
Touch of a Button Comfort Control With This Smart Thermostat
Life is just a lot easier if you aren’t too hot or too cold, but just right. And this indoor thermometer has been really useful as it monitors conditions in your home making it easier to prevent colds, dry skin, allergies, etc.
Improve Your Zoom Look With This Dimmable Ring Light
These ring lights are a godsend if you have to be on camera every day. Whether that’s for work meetings or streaming on platforms like Twitch and Mixr, you’ll feel way better about it if you have good lighting. Just plop this bad boy on top of your computer and turn it on. It has three different color settings for different times of day/environment changes and an easy-to-access remote on the cord. Your co-workers are gonna be jealous you look so good.
You Will Love The Feeling of Wireless With Bluetooth Earbuds
I’d always been one of those people who thought wired devices were superior because you’d never run out of juice when it mattered. However, since I reluctantly made the switch to Bluetooth earbuds, I can tell you my world has been made much easier. No more tripping on cords or tangling myself and my chair up in everything. I can get up and refill my coffee without leaving the call and missing important meeting notes. As a wireless convert, I can advocate for this one.
Crisper Sound On Video Calls With This Microphone Set
This microphone setup is super useful. Not only do I sound clearer to my colleagues in meetings and presentations, I can video chat with friends and family way better, too. I also use this setup for streaming and online gaming, where clarity is a huge factor in team games and competitions.
Go Pain Free With This Lumbar Support Pillow
This lumbar support pillow is a godsend that should honestly be a requirement for everyone who works at a desk. Back pain and problems are so easy to develop and ergonomic solutions such as this 100%-memory foam lumbar pillow that uses your body heat to adjust to your needs. Trust me, you’ll stand up from your desk in a lot less lower back pain.
Prep Your WFH Meals With These Glass Food Containers
These glass food storage containers make bulk cooking and meal prep storage so much easier, as they can come straight out of the freezer and right into the oven. That way while you’re working you can just warm up your lunch and save money from ordering take-out. Glass is also so much nicer than the plastic alternatives.
Keep It Stylish And Cozy With This Sweater
Want to be Zoom ready and comfy? This sweatshirt is a great place to start. The color block pattern is a fun way to add a little extra color to your wardrobe, but it also comes in multiple different tie dye options.
Minimize Headaches With These Blue Light Glasses
Staring at screens is absolutely terrible for your eyes and head. If you find that you experience headaches and eye strain after spending all day on the computer, then you need these blue light glasses. They allow you to work for hours at a time, without the pain and discomfort.
Reusable Sticky Notes Are Ridiculously Handy
While sticky notes are great in theory, they tend to get thrown away and wasted. There’s no point in cutting down trees and wasting paper when things like these reusable sticky notes exist. The front is made of a whiteboard, while the back is re-stickable, so you can erase and re-stick these over and over.
Go Pain Free in Your Wrists With this Gel Mouse + Wrist Pad Set
Having a good wrist rest is super important for ergonomic reasons. It allows you to keep your wrist in a neutral position, providing support for your forearm, and relieving pressure from your muscles. This gel mouse and wrist pad keyboard set is a great value, giving you a wrist pad for your mouse hand and a longer one for keyboard and typing support.
These Cozy Grip Socks are Ideal for Lounging and Yoga
These grip socks are ideal to wear indoors, keeping you from slipping while walking on surfaces like wood floors or tiles. They also work well for pilates or yoga. The athletic band on the top gives a sporty look if you want to pair with cute trainers for a walk or run around the neighborhood.
Up Your Social Media Game With This Selfie Stylus
This stylus attaches to the back of your phone a magnetic strip. When it’s time to take a photo, you can use the stylus as a remote shutter or use the fine point of the stylus to write on images before posting or sending to friends.
Never Forget An Important Note With This Message Board
Having reminders on the side of my monitor via this snap-on board has been a huge help easing my daily anxiety around my to-do list. It even has a spot to hold my phone with a convenient slot for a charging cable.
WFH Happy Hour Just Got Classy With This Martini Glass Set
These affordable, incredibly sleek, and modern cocktail glasses look amazing and you’ll really feel like you’re at a happy hour but in the comfort of your home. You’ll get a set of six stemless glasses just right for margaritas, martinis, Manhattans, and more!
This Touch Control Gooseneck LED Lamp Has Five Light Modes
As an artist, I spend a lot of time hunched over a desk and blocking the light with my own body from reaching my work. Getting a goose neck lamp was such a good idea and solution to this issue. I can angle the light depending on where on the artwork I’m at, and it’s really easy to move from surface to surface.
Every WFH Coffee Lover Needs This Set of Mugs
Keep your drinks hot while you work, or even take them out with you in the comfort of a mug. This insulated cork bottom is a game-changer as it not only helps trap heat, keeping your drink warmer for longer, but avoids the scratches, damages, water rings, and other issues of a standard ceramic mug. This set of two matte grey mugs also comes with a splash-proof lid.
This is Perfect For Working From The Comfort of Your Couch
A lap desk is basically essential for anyone with a couch and/or a laptop. I mean, you’ll probably want to have at least the laptop. This lap desk saves me from having to hunch over my screens and is super comfortable to use.
Keep Your Grounds and Beans Fresh In This Canister
Storing your coffee has never been easier than with this Coffee Storage Container with a CO2 Release Valve and a convenient date tracker. This is a large size as well so you can store more of your favorite morning drink.
Give Yourself The Space You Need With This L-Shaped Desk
This L-shaped desk changed my work from home life. I don’t run out of space to work anymore. I can have my monitors set up and still have space to take handwritten notes, if I need to. I have space to charge my phone and tablet and Fitbit and eReader and lamp and… you get the point.
Keep Tidy With This Weaved Basket
Do you tend to get cold throughout the day while you’re working and like to get a bit cozy as your type away? Then you most definitely need this basket to store your favorite blankets in your work space. It has a modern bohemian design that would match almost every aesthetic, it’s both functional and trendy.
This Large Plush Pillow is Like A Cuddle From Heaven
As someone who suffers from serious back pain, this large support pillow has been a lifesaver. It keeps me comfortable while I’m relaxing, but makes sure that my posture isn’t abysmal in the process. The soft finish of the pillow is soothing and the size has proven great as well.
This Coffee Brewer Will Get Your Mornings Going
There’s nothing better than waking up to the smell of coffee. And some mornings a good cup of coffee is all you need to get going. This Black & Decker coffeemaker is inexpensive, reliable, and will get your WFH routine off to a good start every day.
This Blender For Power Smoothies
This economical but powerful food blender will not only help in the process of making smoothies, but also soup, sauces, and icy drinks. So, why not try it out so you can get going making those delicious snack smoothies for your day?
Pocket Sized Lens Cleaning Wipes For Your Glasses And Devices
Lens wipes like these ones are not just for glasses wearers – they are essential in the modern world, thanks to the screens that surround us. These wipes will leave your devices streak-free thanks to their special formula. Plus, this big box of a hundred comes in at well under $10.
Don’t Forget Your Style With This Leopard Print Top
If you want a great bold basic to add to your collection, this is it. The high-quality print design and soft material of this t-shirt make it a perfect addition to your wardrobe, no matter what the season. I definitely ordered it in the leopard print but there are loads of prints and colors available.
These Kids’ Headphones Are Super Durable
If your kids are also at home virtual learning, you’ll need headphones for them. These have amazing reviews for durability and sound quality! They come in a bunch of colors and prints, from tie-dye to digital camo to girl power and more, so it’s easy to find a fave for your home learning kiddos.
Never Let Your Morning Joe Get Cold
It’s amazing how much we all experience forgetting we have have coffee then once we finally find it, it’s cold. What if this mug warmer helped with that? This gadget will ensure you get to have your coffee warm no matter when your poured it, and when you’re busy, you can come back to a drink that’s still piping hot! Cool, right?
This Footrest Will Increase Your Comfort
Having a footrest has made a huge difference to my comfort levels. This one is actually a 2-in-1, where you can also flip it upside down and rock to stimulate your feet and legs. In general, footrests promote circulation and correct posture/body alignment as well.
Conveniently Store Coffee Pods In This Revolving Holder
You’ll never need to root around in jars and drawers for your favorite flavor again with this simple coffee storage stand. It holds up to 48 capsules, meaning for very little countertop space, you’ll be able to keep track of your precious supply and always have a pod in reach.
Streamline Your Workspace With This Desk Pad
If there’s one thing that being an adult has taught me, it’s that cleaning will never stop. No matter how much you do it, something will always be dirty. This includes your workspace too. With this desk pad, your workspace can stay clean and scuffs-free.
Magnetic Clips Stop Cords From Getting Tangled
Charging cables keep all of my lifelines charged, yet when they get all tangled or fall behind the desk they drive me insane. Obviously, it’s a total pain to untangle them and keep them organized in one spot. These magnetic clips can hold up to three different cords snuggly, keeping them separated from one another and knot-free.
Add Greenery To Your Space With This Faux Fiddle Leaf Fig
We have over 40 plants at home, so I consider us to be pretty big plant people. And yet, I can’t seem to keep a fiddle leaf fig alive for the life of me. They’re one of the most finicky plants out there, and if not given the perfect amount of water and light, they’ll die instantly. This faux fiddle leaf offers the look of the beautiful plant without the hassle of keeping it alive.
This Posture Trainer Will Keep You Pain Free
The Upright GO Original Posture Trainer is an electronic alternative to the traditional back brace and lumbar pillow. Simply take the trainer and attach it to your upper back before the start of your day. The device will release small vibrations whenever the wearer is not sitting or standing straight. Eight out of ten users have already reported an improvement after two weeks of using the item. Hey, it may look like a creation from Black Mirror, but it does the job and it does it well.
A Surge Protector and Power Board-in-One
This outlet power strip completely solves the problem being safe, but of also having to figure out where to plug in multiple devices. This device solves that problem by offering this AC with nine outlets on three sides as well as two USB ports on the top where they’re well out of the way. The added power surge protection, means you will protect whatever you have plugged into it.
Keep Your Power On-the-Go With This Portable Charger
With enough juice to power up an iPhone more than once, these portable chargers are great for anyone who keeps forgetting to plug their phone in overnight. To save a little time, you can also charge them at the same time you’re charging your phone — and the built-in lightning connector means you don’t have to deal with any messy wires.
Keep Beverages Cool With These Insulated Water Bottle
If you’re still drinking out of plastic water bottles, this is your chance to finally upgrade to one of these insulated ones. Not only can they keep drinks cold for hours, but they’re also made from tough stainless steel. So if you drop it, you won’t be surprised by how well it holds up.
These Sparkling Faux Diamonds Pens Are Stylishly Beautiful
Do I really need to explain why these diamond-topped pens are fabulous? Not only do they look good, but reviewers raved about how the ballpoint tips move across the paper. “I was blown away at how nicely it glided over the paper,” raved one. “The ink and writeable quality of these is definitely better quality than Bic pens.”