9 of Our Favorite Home Office Finds for Small Spaces
Building a home office is no easy task, and that’s especially true if you’re working in a small space. When you don’t have a spare room, you have to get creative with your set-up. That means enhancing what you’ve already got and investing in smart, compact products you can put away at the end of the day. We rounded up a few items that help you do just that. From a super-cozy seat cushion that makes your kitchen chair comfortable, to a folding desk you can stash in the closet when the clock strikes 5 p.m., here are nine essentials for a small (impromptu) home office.
Cory Folding Desk
Need a makeshift work surface but want flexibility when you’re not working? This rustic desk gives you a solid space to write or type, and neatly folds up when you’re done. Unlike other folding desks, this one even features a built-in shelf for supplies, plus a shelf up top for extra storage.
Buy: Cory Folding Desk, $189 $179 from Urban Outfitters
Ebern Designs Naved Floating Desk
Take up minimal space with this wall-mounted mini table. It saves you floor space, and when you’re not using it, you can fold it up to save even more room. Big enough for a laptop, a notebook, and not much else, it’s a great option for even the tiniest of spaces.
Buy: Ebern Designs Naved Floating Desk, $62.99 $44.99 from Wayfair
Modway Clear Acrylic Folding Chair
Sleek and modern, this clear acrylic chair isn’t just stylish; it’s also seriously functional. The clear design prevents any visual clutter, and the foldable design means it can simply be folded back up when you’re done for the day. And if you’re looking for something more budget-friendly, we wrote about another Home Depot folding chair here.
Buy: Modway Clear Acrylic Folding Chair, $104.23 from Home Depot
zhimei Foldable Lap Desk
If you don’t have a proper desk, make anywhere one with this bed tray. It’ll take you from your bed to your couch to your kitchen table seamlessly, giving you plenty of space for your laptop, notepad, coffee, and more—and it even folds flat for easy storage.
Buy: zhimei Foldable Lap Desk, $42.99 from Amazon
Acrylic Computer Monitor Memo Dry Erase Board
Say goodbye to to-do lists taking up your precious workspace. This mini dry erase board mounts onto the side of your computer monitor for easy access and visibility, and it won’t fall off like those pesky sticky notes tend to do.
Buy: Acrylic Computer Monitor Memo Dry Erase Board, $12.95 from Urban Outfitters
Yuxing Aluminum Laptop Stand
Create more desk space with this simple and sturdy laptop stand. It not only props your screen up to eye level (which saves your neck some serious pain); it also gives you room to stash your keyboard and mouse at the end of the day so you can keep your space organized.
Buy: Yuxing Aluminum Laptop Stand, $27.99 from Walmart
Symple Stuff Standing Desk Converter
Get a standing desk for under $100! This compact tool quickly and easily lowers your computer between 3 and 14 inches above your desk—all you have to do is squeeze a lever and raise up. It comes ready to use and has plenty of space to hold your laptop, phone, and other essentials.
Buy: Symple Stuff Standing Desk Converter, $99.99 from Wayfair
CYLO Pastel Power Strip
If all your cords are always getting tangled (or your space is lacking in outlets), it’s time to invest in a work-only power strip. This one has two power outlets and two USB ports so you can keep your laptop, phone, iPad, and other devices charging in one small place. It doesn’t hurt that it’s pretty to look at, either.
Buy: CYLO Pastel Power Strip, $30 $24 from Urban Outfitters
Xtreme Comforts Large Seat Cushion
Sitting at home all day is bound to get a little uncomfortable, especially if you don’t have a proper office chair. Make any seat better with this 3.5-inch thick foam cushion. Its no-skid bottom means it’ll work just as well on your kitchen chair as on your couch, plus the cover is machine-washable.
Buy: Xtreme Comforts Large Seat Cushion, $69.99 $37.99 from Amazon