brown leather desk chair for home

New to working from home? Here are 9 things you’ll need

From making your own morning latte to getting a standing desk, here are some essentials.

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brown leather desk chair for home SOHO Soft Pad Management Chair, $250; Laura
Sitting at your kitchen table with your laptop will get old. Once you get yourself a home desk, furnish it with this comfy yet classy chair. Plus, you can customize it just the way you want.
stand up desk with wooden top and black legs Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk, $449; Fully
If your office hasn’t let you get on the standing desk trend, no one is going to judge you for having one at home. This minimalist desk doesn’t take up much space and will have you focusing on productivity and posture (finally).
laptop desk extender for home Humanscale White Laptop Quickstand Eco Standing Desk Converter, $399; Crate and Barrel
Chances are you’re working from your laptop at home, and your posture isn’t quite right from sitting on the couch or looking down at your kitchen table all day. Avoid muscle tension and added stress with this adjustable, eye-level laptop stand.
black netgear wifi router NETGEAR AC1750 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5 Router, $110; Best Buy
Don’t suffer through low internet connection when calling into video conferences or downloading large files. Get yourself a router that can handle all of your work tasks and benefit your nightly Netflix streaming.
flower daily planner erin condren Flower Power Lifeplanner, $30.25; Erin Condren
Staying productive and on-task is important when you’re only steps away from your washer and dryer … and pile of unfinished laundry. Use this spring-themed planner to help you stay organized and cheerful at home.
nespresso machine with latte Nespresso VertuiPlus Deluxe Coffee Maker & Espresso Machine with Aeroccino Milk Frother, $250; Nespresso
Coffee ... need we say more?
charging organizer for desk or side table Catch:3 Wireless Charging Organizer, $175; Courant
You’ll want to make sure everything you need is in one place and easily accessible, and that your phone stays charged. Why not grab yourself an organizer meant to do just that?
heating coffee mug ember Ember Mug, $100; Ember
Chances are you have a microwave at home, but if you’re looking to keep your focus and not get distracted, keep your coffee or tea hot while you work with this self-heating mug.
apple airpods Apple Airpods, $199; Apple
You’ve seen them everywhere, but it might be time to join the crowd. Keep your music and phone conversations wireless, whether you’re connected to your phone, laptop or just taking a moment to relax.

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