5 Easy Ways to Create your Dream WFH Desk
We promise: It won’t look like a day at the office.
Really? You’re still working from home at your dining room table? Stop, recalibrate, and listen: You deserve a designated workstation that’s pretty and practical. Whether you live in a spacious suburban home with a room to spare or a small apartment in the city with a cozy corner that’s ready to work it, creating a well-appointed desk is easy to achieve no matter the size of your space. Here, we spotlight some WFH must-haves that are equally hardworking and stylish.
DESK TO IMPRESS
Consider this your command station. Choose a chic desk that works hard but makes it look effortless. Don’t be afraid to think outside the box and opt for an antique desk or vintage table that’s steeped in character and can easily transition after the work day has ended. Remember: If you’re short on space, your desk can also function as a side table or multifunctional nightstand. (But don’t burn the midnight oil. Pencils, down.)
A CHAIR TO CHERISH
If you’re going to be sitting at your desk for 8 hours a day, it needs to be the best seat in the house. But there’s no need to sacrifice style for comfort. Pick a chair with a cushioned seat and high back for support. Rather than succumbing to the ubiquitous swivel office chair, find a chic seat that complements your style and can also function as a side chair. Tip: Accent your seat with a lumbar pillow that adds a pop of personality but also has your back.
NOTE TO SELF
Stay on task without rifling through loose papers and stray to-do lists with one sensible-yet-stylish planner. Our go-to favorite for years has been the incomparable notebooks by London-based Smythson. It’s perfect for staying organized at home but also looks buttoned up when taking notes at a meeting. Pretty, practical, and personalized? Write this way.
A TISKET, A TASKET: YOU’RE GOING TO NEED BASKETS
Store unsightly office essentials—looking at you, highlighters!—in beautiful and versatile natural woven baskets. They add texture and visual interest to a workspace and are ideal for wrangling unruly cords, extra chargers, and wires with forgotten origins. Whether it’s large and perched on the floor or a small woven tray on your desk, baskets keep you organized and aren’t a sight for sore eyes.
THAT CAN BE ARRANGED
For the ultimate finishing touch on your desk, add a fresh arrangement of flowers for the perfect pick-me-up. Whether it’s fresh clippings from the garden or even a potted (and low maintenance) succulent, a touch of greenery will instantly boost your mood and creativity.
Written by Jeanne Lyons Davis
