The home office may not have been what Dolly Parton had in mind when she wrote the timeless words to “9 to 5,” but it is here to stay. Because of this, regardless of your profession or preferences when it comes to technology, we’ve talked to Verge team members and compiled a list of fundamentals and nice-to-haves that will make any home office a pleasant location for you to spend a third of your day.
Our WFH picks range from pricey essentials like the Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk ($480) and Apple’s newest MacBook Air ($1,200) to affordable products that largely rely on style, including a selection of pretty desk mats from KBDfans ($12) and a genuine leather mousepad from Nomad ($85). Even some things to maintain your physical and mental wellness in check have been gathered by us.
So whether you need a recommendation for yourself or are looking for gift suggestions to make someone else’s workspace just a little bit extra this holiday season, we’ve got you covered.