Working from home: Home office essentials

If you're lucky enough to be working from home, or you’re doing the whole hybrid office thing, you’ll know how challenging it can be if you don’t have the right setup. But if you’re new to this whole working from home sitch, you might wanna listen to the pros. Because, take it from us, the working from home distractions are real. AKA the postman, the pile of washing, the neighbour's dog… the list goes on. So, concentration is key here. And once you spruce up your working from home space, grab a handful of home office essentials from yours truly and get into the swing of things, working from home can be pretty great. So, let’s get your productivity palace sorted, shall we?


Home office essentials

First things first: the essentials. These are non-negotiable if you want to have the perfect balance between ultimate productivity and pure style. And, who doesn’t want that, right? From candles (obviously) to desk organisers, these home office essentials for your work from home desk will make WFH an absolute breeze…

- A lamp (for those long hours being a boss babe/boss bro)
- A diffuser (you know, for the vibes)
- A candle (when you’re at your wicks end, these’ll give you zen)
- A water bottle (bag yourself *that* famous tumbler and jug, jug jug)
- Pens, pencils, highlighters (make those notes pretty yet practical)
- Headphones (for concentration music or Sabrina Carpenter. You decide.)
- A comfy chair (8 hours on a rock hard chair? Gross)
- Faux plants (again, for the vibes)
- Notebooks (for those calls that could’ve been an email)
- Desk organiser (it’s giving ‘put together’)


Home office design

Your home office design can be whatever you want it to be but we strongly recommend you make it your very own happy sanctuary. After all, you’ll spend a lot of time there so why not make it somewhere you actually want to be. From bright and bold to minimal and modern, having a theme that reflects your personality is a great place to start. Here are a few of our fave working from home setups and home office design ideas to give you all the inspo...


Dopamine hit

All the colours, all the creativity, right? Make your room pop with statement accessories then mix and match to your heart's content.


Boho chic

Calling all free spirits – wood, patterns and plants galore will help you do more (or so we’ve heard…).


Scandi minimalism

Simple. Functional. Calm. That’s your setup sorted now hopefully all your WFH days will be the same, eh?


Home office decor

We’re not finished yet, oh no. We need to add some pizzazz and personality to this place. We’re talkin’ cushions, wall art, plants and rugs to give your working from home office a bit of love (and to let people know you’re actually quite cool outside of work). Here are some cosy home office ideas to make your space a lil' bit more sweet and snug.


Video call commandments

We’ve all had a few mishaps on our Zoom calls, it’s to be expected when you’re working from home. While you may not have had your video call go viral, accidentally left a cat filter on in front of your boss or (cringe) left the camera on while you’re going to the loo, there are a few things we can all do to make the experience much, much nicer.

  • Thou shalt go on mute

    Come on Sandra, we’re trying to present here and we don’t want to hear your toddler asking for sweeties while we do. Please, please go on mute.

  • Thou shalt stick to the time limit

    As fun as it is to stare into your computer screen for hours and hours… and hours a day and develop what you’re almost certain are bedsores, let’s wrap this meeting up.

  • Thou shalt show us your dog

    This is never annoying and that is a fact. Those of you lucky enough to own a furry bundle of joy, share it with us. We need it.

  • Thou shalt just call us

    Hold on let me just adjust my… ooh there’s an echo… can you see me? Hello? Are you there? Let’s just go old school and do this on the phone, eh?