Remote working: 12 must have gadgets for the perfect home office setup
Although the adaptation to remote working was imposed without notice, it is safe to say that many employees have thrived under the change, indicating an improvement to productivity during lockdown. The future of work has changed also, with two-thirds of companies already developing a hybrid work model where people will spend only part of the time in the office workspace.
As we have adjusted to working from home, we have tried to come up with our own home office hacks to make it possible to type comfortably, meet online, or just concentrate. Sometimes it has meant buying a new desk, lamp, or monitor. But what else is out there to make our remote working experience not so remote?
To help transform your workplace and have the best home office setup, we have taken a look at some of the best home office gadgets, tools and furniture in the market. We have also thrown in some cutting edge discoveries, soon to be released!
Twelve South Curve Laptop Stand
The Twelve South Curve Laptop Stand is ergonomic by design, relieving shoulder and neck pain. It is incredibly easy to pair with a keyboard and mouse, for a comfortable desktop setup, or second screen for dual monitor functionality.
Areaware concrete desk set
Cast from solid concrete, this elegant desk set – consisting of a small Sellotape tape dispenser, a pencil holder and a tray – was designed by Magnus Pettersen for Areaware.
Beurer TL70 Daylight Slimline SAD Lamp
This medically-certified daylight lamp from Beurer actually simulates daylight over 10,000 lux (distance 15-20 cm). It has ten brightness levels and five levels of treatment time (15 to 120 minutes), boosting employee wellbeing and ensuring you get exactly what you need.
Remotable
Available to pre-order at KICKSTARTER.COM
Lack of space in your home? Need a flexible table to work either standing or sitting to prevent neck pain and back pain? Want to work in a different spot to have a better scenery? Don’t worry we’ve got it covered!
Remotable’s modular design ensures that you never need to worry about not having a lot of space or storage at home for the right workstation.
It comes with a MagDrawer attached to the table for work essentials, lightweight to move around, height adjustable to work the most comfortable posture.This ultra flexible mobile workstation will maximize productivity and creativity at home.
NEOM Wellbeing Pod Essential Oil Diffuser 100ml
To get the full Neom Wellbeing Pod experience in your work space, with the touch of a button, it will instantly release a heatless, fine mist of scented vapour into the atmosphere to stimulate your senses and boost your wellbeing.
SpineGym - Strong Back and Abs for life
Order via INDIEGOGO.COM
Sitting at your desk all day doesn't promote healthy body posture. The Spine Gym, developed in Finland, has been designed to strengthen spinal core muscles, through as little as 5 minutes of exercise three times a week. It is simple, easy to set up and use, takes up little floor space, being upright, but most of all, it works.
The Ember Mug
This mug keeps your hot beverages hot and can be controlled with your smartphone. Whether you’re stuck on a conference call or busy with homeschool for the kids, you know you have a hot cup of coffee or tea waiting that’s ready when you are.
Packed Pixels
Available at INDIEGOGO.COM
There are many people who may have used a multiple-screen set-up in the office but find it difficult to replicate at home with a laptop and/or limited space.
Now you can do just that with Packed Pixels, a lightweight portable monitor that works with laptops.
Gunnar Optiks Enigma
No matter what staring at screens all day is just not good for you, but getting a pair of Gunnar Optiks is one thing you can do to save your eyes. These computer glasses are designed to reduce the amount of constant bright blue light and glare that can harm your vision.
Patch Plants Anna Chinese Evergreen
PLANT £20, POT £40; PATCHPLANTS.COM
For a low-maintenance desk plant that only needs light watering, try a Chinese evergreen, or Aglaonema “Silver Bay”. The demands of this indoor plant are low, but she’ll appreciate a feed with fertiliser once in spring and again in summer.
Kartell Componibili Storage – 3 Elements
If you want the best home office around, then this classic storage unit may be right up your street. Designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri in 1968, comes in a range of heights, configurations and colours.
Curie Swivel Chair Vintage Brown Leather
Most home offices have pretty unattractive chairs; at home, you could have this vintage-style leather one from the British firm Gallery Direct. Designed with the ‘classic’ style armchair in mind, this comfortable and sturdy chair will bring flair to any workspace.
Got more cool gadget ideas? Get in touch with us via hello@remowork.co.