A Checklist of Home Workspace Essentials

Since you now know that you'll be working permanently from home in your current company, you have officially decided to upgrade your workspace at home.

First off, congratulations! Its a big first step that you acknowledge the need for a good workspace while working from home. So many people think it's a waste of money when they don't realize that it's actually investing for a better and brighter future. You get to spend your time more efficiently, have more time for your personal life, and protect yourself from the dangers of prolonged sitting. Add to that is you'll have a premium comfortable work life experience when you invest in the right tools for your home workstation.

It will help if you have a working list on what you need for your workspace. This depends on what your job is but for general purposes, let's assume that you have a regular desk job that requires you to work with a laptop and/or a computer.

Everything else you need for the perfect work from home station, we listed down below:

Standing Desk

If you haven't heard about it yet, prolonged hours of sitting can lead to big diseases developing in the future. You want to assure you're good and healthy by breaking those continuous hours of sitting and conveniently standing up at regular points of the day. Standing desks also help boost your productivity by making you more focused and alert with your task at hand.

Recommended from FlexiSpot:

Standing Desk (E5)

The FlexiSpot E5 uses an improved motor technology to be more user-friendly. Basically, its dual-motor lifting system is combined with the double crossbeam structure which ensures a smoother operation and a stable experience.

No need to worry about its stability because with a loading capacity of up to 220 pounds, it remains sturdy and wobble-free at its highest point and even during movement.

It features an advanced keypad panel featuring three height presets, a sit-stand reminder that allows you to set a timer from 0 to 99 minutes, and an anti-collision feature that automatically stops movement when obstacles are encountered. The height range of this desk is from 24.4 to 50 inches and can be easily used by people from 44'6" to 6'7".

If you don't have enough money yet for a standing desk, you can opt to buy a standing desk converter first.

ClassicRiser Standing Desk Converters M3B/M3W - 47"

Most FlexiSpot customers opt for this standing desk converter as an instant upgrade of their regular desk. When you want to raise the height, it's easy to do so by lightly squeezing the single hand bar and lift. Even if the desktop is carrying its full load capacity of 44 pounds, it will just feel 13 pounds to pull up and when you're lowering it down, it would only feel like 3 pounds of weight. This classic riser has a height range of 28" to 31" which is perfect for users 6'1" up to 6'5" tall. This product comes with an extra wide removable keyboard tray where you can also fit a mouse and a mousepad. This will help you ensure that your wrists are positioned in a healthy way. You don't have to worry as well if the desktop will topple forward because it’s highly stable even during raising and lowering the height. It also saves you space in your workstation and improves your posture in one easy set-up.

Ergonomic Office Chair

Since you will be sitting, you need an office chair that you can customize to your body type and your needs. Our bodies are shaped differently and we have different heights too. Having an office chair that you can customize will help you meet your preferences and address your needs. Ergonomic office chairs also guarantee comfort and provide support.

Premium Ergonomic Office Chair (C7)

The C7 series features patented adjustable lumbar support: precisely tailored to your spine's natural motion with synchronized adjustments in the backrest, seat, and headrest. Stay snugly supported, reducing spinal and sciatic pressure on your back, waist, and hips.

Our 20" seat provides ample space for cross-legged sitting, allowing you to rest both feet on the C7.

The adjustable 3D armrests, which are positioned further back on the chair, offer more freedom of movement for your knees and feet as well.

Our lumbar support cushion detects subtle changes in your posture and automatically adjusts itself as you move around to ensure constant support.

Good Lighting

When you want to stay awake and alert, you need proper and ample lighting in your dedicated workspace. It helps activate your senses and makes sure that you won't fall asleep while you're working. You don't want light bulbs or lamps with faulty or dim lighting.

Black Metal Table Lamp for Bedroom Office Living Room 1001

This table lamp applies the 2020 sensor tech wherein the light could be adjusted by just tapping on the base or the pole. It can be adjusted from low, medium and high brightness suitable for any situation or mood. It also comes with an adjustable head and a golden finish rotary joint that could be rotated by 330 degrees. It also has a USB charging port that provides 5V/2A fast charging that may charge your device without turning on the light. Once you buy this product, it comes with all the required tools including the LED bulb. It's even backed with an Amazon Basics 1-year limited warranty. You will also love the lamp's vintage and classic design characterized by an antique matte black and brass gold finish.

Storage Compartment

You spend a lot of time looking for lost things because your desk is so cluttered. Your mind is already overwhelmed with the tasks that you have to finish because you saw your dirty desk. You can't stop thinking about everything else that you have to do while you are working on a current task because desk clutter is right in front of you. You need a trusty storage unit for your desk essentials or for documents so that they’ll be easy to find in the future.

Under Desk Drawer S01

This FlexiSpot product can quickly serve as your storage for your office essentials and personal items that instead of dumping them in your desk, you may put them inside this under desk drawer. It features a sleek design for that minimalist finish and comes with a Steel Security lock that keeps your files confidential and ensures the safety of your personal belongings. It won't be taking up any desktop area which leaves you with a nice and neat desk. It provides a spacious storage compartment and boasts of its reliable weight capacity that can hold up to 22 pounds.

Mobile Cabinet 026

This storage unit can fit under most modern desks today. It has two drawers that are secured by one lock, which makes your documents in your workspace more secure. Its design is minimalistic and the product is sized at 14.6x17.1x26.6 inches. Its maximum weight capacity is 200 lbs. For convenience, it features two utility drawers with full extension slides. Its caster wheels allow you to easily move it around the room.