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Over a Year In, Here's What Your Home Office Is Still Missing

Over a Year In, Here's What Your Home Office Is Still Missing

Desk Setup·Dedicated Study·Oct 2018·6 min read
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Photography byNicole Franzen,Styling byElaina Sullivan,Written byEdith Rousselot

UpdatedOct 12, 2025 6:23 AM EDT

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Few would have predicted that, months into the pandemic, so many people would still be missing key pieces for their work-from-home setups. Yet that's exactly what's happening: a newHomeditsurvey found that one in four respondents still haven't invested in a laptop stand or an adjustable-height desk. Little surprise, then, that an April 2020Facebook pollby the American Chiropractic Association reported 92 percent of chiropractors treating patients for neck and back pain tied to subpar office arrangements.

If you've found yourself daydreaming about your office's ergonomic chair after one too many calls taken from bed, you're in good company. The good news? A few smart additions can upgrade both your workstation and your aching back.

Treat Yourself to a Stylish Laptop Stand

Future you will be grateful! A stand improves posture by raising thelaptop's screento eye level. Bonus: it keeps your computer from overheating, too. ThisG.flow Stone versionis incredibly lightweight (only 3 ounces!) and crafted entirely from recycled paper.

Available in a range of colors,Amazon'saluminum laptop stands bring a bit of personality to a minimalist desk.

And for a more premium pick, theGrovemadewoodmodelis hard to beat—it even includes space underneath to stash your end-of-day clutter.

Pairing a stand with a separate keyboard is essential. ThisScandi-style optiondelivers modern convenience (it's wireless!) with retro round keys and a maple body.

Consider These Adjustable Standing Desks

Researchsuggests that standing while working can lift your mood and ease tension—so why not try it?ThisChassiestanding desk is worth the investment. It comes in four sizes and features a built-in wireless charging station. You can even jot notes directly on the surface—it's whiteboard marker–safe.

Many standing desks carry a sterile tech-startup aesthetic, but the oak veneer onIKEA's Bekant modelblends seamlessly into a styled room—especially key when your office shares space with your bedroom.

If you'd rather answer emails seated, we've got you covered. The Variable Balansergonomic kneeling chairfinds anideal balance point for your body, and it comes in three calming dusty hues to boot.

Nicole Franzen

Edith Rousselot

Elaina Sullivan

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