It’s no secret—remote and work-from-home employment are gaining traction. But to be successful at it, you need a well-equipped workspace. Most home office spaces are small, making adding more furniture daunting. What you add needs to be compact, movable, and multifunctional. Here are the ten best pieces of furniture for a small home office.
Best Small Home Office Furniture
1. Mimoglad Office Chair
You’ll spend several hours at your desk, so you need an ergonomic chair to support your body. The Mimoglad Office Chair is made to conform to your spine. It has an adjustable headrest, so you don’t strain your head or hunch your shoulders.
This heavily padded chair is great for your hips and tailbone, with a breathable foam material that’s long-lasting. It also supports up to 400 lbs, thanks to the high-strength base.
CHECK ON AMAZON2. DEVAISE Mobile File Cabinet
A movable storage cabinet is perfect for organizing paperwork in a small space. The DEVAISE Mobile File Cabinet is compact with wheels to help you move it effortlessly around your room. You can pull it out without having to dig through folders.
3. Love-KANKEI Floating Shelf
Just because you have a small home office doesn’t mean you have to keep working at a crowded desk. Try floating storage like this Love-KANKEI Floating Shelf.
The shelf has a simple wooden design you can hang on the wall above your workstation. Despite its simplicity, the shelf is strong enough to hold a variety of office supplies and decor, including stationery, collectibles, accessories, and plants. This decorative piece has a rustic finish.
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The Unikito Rolling Printer Stand has wheels for moving it around so you can move your work essentials when guests visit. The top is wide enough to hold a standard printer. It has a locked vertical space to store sensitive binders and documents and three wide slots for books and other small items.
5. Klearlook Foldable Monitor Stand
With a small workspace, you want a tabletop that strategically holds all your work equipment. The Klearlook Foldable Computer Monitor Stand is the perfect furniture piece to help you easily access your desktop, smartphone, and tablet. Or it could be a printer stand, with storage space beneath to put your printing sheets.
The monitor stand width is adjustable, and you can choose between 16.64, 18.5, and 20.47 inches long, depending on the size of your space. It is also ergonomic to keep your equipment in the right position to avoid strain.
6. BESIGN LS03 Aluminum Laptop Stand
If you spend long hours on your laptop. A laptop stand keeps your computer at the perfect height to maintain productivity and keep your computer well-ventilated to avoid overheating. The BESIGN LS03 Aluminum Laptop Stand is compact to fit on your home office desk. It is detachable for easy storage.
BESIGN LS03 is compatible with most laptops, including Mac Air, HP, Dell, ASUS, and Lenovo. The aluminum alloy makes it sturdy to support the weight of your laptop, while the rubber on the holders prevents slipping and falling.
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A good footrest like the Everlasting Comfort Foot Rest helps relieve the pain and fatigue caused by long hours of sitting at your desk. The soft and ergonomic footrest lifts your legs so your hips and knees can be on the same plane, keeping you comfortable for long hours.
The footrest has a soft washable cover, so you can use it with your shoes, and the velvety fabric makes it fun to use barefoot or with socks on.
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The Need Folding Desk can be folded and put away at the end of your workday. This collapsible desk is scratch-resistant with a modern design. The folding desk is durable, with a 10-year lifespan. This desk is perfect for small spaces and is easy to set up since there are no parts to assemble. You can collapse and expand the desk in seconds.
9. Homsee Computer Desk
We couldn’t wrap up the list of the ten best pieces of furniture without this Homsee Corner Desk for your home office. It is l-shaped to fit in the smallest space possible without compromising where your office supplies are positioned. The table top is sturdy and wide enough for your computer, documents, books, stationery, and other accessories.
10. Terraces Modern L-Shaped Desk
When working in a small space, you want multifunctional furniture. The Terraces Modern L-Shaped Desk can fit nicely into any corner of your house while giving you an extensive workspace and ample storage shelves below. The table top has holes where you can attach your monitor stand as well.
Buyer’s Guide for a Small Home Office
Depending on where your office is located in your home, the furniture that works for your space is going to vary widely. To help you shop smart, we’ll walk you through a few key things to look for when you’re designing your home office.
- Versatility: The furniture in your home office literally works for you. And since you have limited space, the items you pick should be able to do more than one job. This way, you’ll get more use per square inch of your small office space.
- Mobility: Home offices usually serve more than one purpose (guest room, home gym, etc.). It helps to have pieces that can easily move around or fold up when you need your space to transform into something else.
- Dimensions: When it comes to a home office, bigger isn’t always better. Measure your space carefully and think about how much space you need to work comfortably. Just because office furniture can fit doesn’t mean it should. Room to breathe is just as important as room to file paperwork.
Are You Ready to Shop for Office Furniture?
Creating a small office at home requires stellar organization and the best furniture and equipment. Just remember the three qualities of furniture for a tighter space: compact, movable, and multifunctional.
