14 unexpected ways to spruce up your WFH space

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By StackCommerceMashable Shopping2020-03-31 09:00:00 UTC

For those of us with the privilege to do so, working from home is no longer a fun perk offered by your company on the occasional Friday. 

The truth is that we don’t know how long we’ll be operating out of a home office, so it may be time to start thinking long and hard about making your space more hospitable. Sure, using the ironing board as a desk was “cute” for a week, but how it will feel on your back a few more weeks from now?

That’s why we’ve rounded up 14 fun products that will make your WFH setup more pleasant and conducive to actually working.

Is your home starting to feel stuffy? The Wynd Plus can serve as your personal air sensor and air purifier, capable of eliminating dust, allergens, bacteria, smoke, and pollution lingering around your personal space. It has a medical-grade filter that kills the harmful particles out of the air to help you stay healthy. When you go back to the office, you can bring it right along with you, too, thanks to its portable size. Grab it on sale for $174.99.

Reduce the wire spaghetti on your desk with this charger equipped with a four-port hub to keep your tech collection powered up all day long. It has a PD port, QC 3.0 port, and two standard 2.4A USB ports and can support phones, tablets, cameras, and your laptop. With smart IC technology built-in, this charger automatically detects your device’s amperage requirements, giving it the power it needs. Get it on sale for $47.99.

For days where you need to get the creative juices flowing, you can get comfy with this flip chair that turns into a bed, a mat, and a mattress. Turn it into a chair when you’re firing off emails and a mat or bed when you feel like taking a nap mid-day. The best part? There’s no assembly required. Bring one home for only $159.99.

If it’s too cold outside, you can keep your home insulated with this draft stopper. Capable of accommodating both doors and windows, it can effectively block cold, heat, wind, dust, and even insects from trespassing your space. With customizable foam cylinders, you can ensure a perfect fit in even the draftiest of spaces. Usually $41.99, it’s on sale for $16.99.

Now that there are fewer opportunities for you to enjoy trees, why not bring the tree inside instead (not literally, of course). The Tree of Light is a multifunctional piece that replaces everything you keep on your nightstand. Featuring a beautiful cherry wood shade, it has a built-in light that can be easily adjusted with touch controls, an integrated charging pad for your Qi-enabled devices, and a neodymium speaker that can blast off your favorite tunes via Bluetooth. When you’re ready to hit the hay, activate the sleep mode to program the light to turn off automatically after 30 minutes. For a limited time, it’s on sale for $129.95.

If you don’t have a garden or a backyard, you can still tend to Mother Nature with the AquaSprouts. Adding some life to your otherwise dull workspace, it combines the garden and aquarium (sold separately) into a self-sustaining desktop ecosystem. Feed the fish inside, the fish will provide nutrients for the plants, the plants will clean the water, and the cycle continues. You can even use it to grow your own fruits and vegetables. Score it on sale for $159.99.

Not getting access to too much sunlight can dampen the mood, but you can remedy it with the Aura Daylight Lamp which delivers light therapy to give you energy and promote better sleep. Illuminating 10,000 Lux of bright light, it also helps you beat the winter blues, circadian sleep disorders, and low energy. Get it for $94.99.

This difficult period can cause a lot of anxiety and dread, and journaling can help take the burden off your shoulders. This handmade leather journal has an inspiring quote that can help you survive this tough time and has 100 pages of handmade cotton paper, which you can use to jot down your random thoughts and ideas. It can be yours for $45.99.

You can’t enjoy the beautiful blooms brought about by spring just yet, but what you can do is bring home a set of roses that can spruce up your space. The Rose Box features 16 beautiful and long-lasting XL red roses sourced from Ecuador designed to stay fresh for a full year without any sort of maintenance. It’s like magic! Get it for $201.99.

You’re probably sick of hearing reminders to wash your hands, but you know how important it is — especially now. Make your hand washing experience more interesting with this dispenser that automatically releases foamed liquid soap — no contact required. Just hover your hands under, and its infrared induction design will produce foam automatically. Take that, germs. Grab it on sale for $19.95.

Want to make sure there are no harmful bacteria circulating in your home? This air purifier boasts a three-stage filtration system that is proven to trap 99.97 percent of particles of up to 0.3 microns in size. It can effectively get rid of odors, dust, mold, pet hairs, smokes, and allergens. It also has a night light and filter change indicator to notify you when it’s time for a filter replacement. Usually $189.95, it’s on sale for $109.99.

Your home can accumulate a funky smell when you’re cooped up in there for too long. These scented candles are infused with sensual and calming fragrances that can freshen up your space and spread a relaxing aroma, perfect when you’re done working and ready to relax. Grab a set of six for only $14.99.

If you’re not to keen on getting a mat, this bean bag is also a fun lounging option. Its portable design allows you to haul it around the house and bring it to any room, whether you’re watching Netflix, playing games, working, or napping. You can even convert it to an ottoman or floor pillow, giving you complete flexibility. Get it on sale for $99.99.

Seeing your face on Zoom meetings can sometimes be sobering. Show yourself in the best light — literally — with this ring light that gives you the perfect amount of illumination every time. You can choose from different levels of brightness and you can experiment with angles thanks to the accompanying adjustable tripods. After your meetings, you can start using the light for your Tiktok videos and your Facetime calls with friends. Score it on sale for $39.99.