The Best Home Office Furniture for Apartment Living
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The home office has evolved, obviously, since the pandemic. Most companies are splitting their time now between the IRL and WFH workspaces, but that doesn’t mean your home setup shouldn’t be great, whether it’s in an alcove or the living room or a converted bedroom. For anyone going back to the office and thinking they can wane their WFH setup though, consider that it also aligns with the Great Resignation, Silent Quitting, and an age where young people have more side hustles than STDs. You’re going to need a place to work on all those fronts too, and a pile of papers strewn across the coffee table isn’t going to make that happen either. Create a dedicated space, even if a truncated one for your apartment size, and let your work all operate out of there. Apple was started in a Palo Alto garage. You can start your dream in that corner near the radiator of your tiny apartment. This collection of decor and furniture is going to help get you there too, with enough creativity baked into each piece that it’ll keep you coming back.
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BEST DESK
DWR Mode Desk
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Even for people fortunate enough to have the space for a home office and not just a carved out section of the living room, space is at a premium. This desk from Design Within Reach makes the most of every inch. It’s square to tuck into corners, has three simple drawers, and doesn’t box the legs in like a small desk prison. The hunter green color also adds a nice soothing tone to cushion the whole “working stiff” thing.
BEST CHAIR
Cesca Chair
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Cesca chairs are a classic bit of design that look great next to most things. As an office chair, the caned seat will adjust to your butt. It’s comfortable, but not too comfortable. Nobody wants to be stuck at this desk all day. It’ll keep your body literally pitched toward work before blowing off that last assignment and watching something on Netflix.
BEST LAMP
Finnish Design Shop
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A good desk lamp is important for any WFH setup. This opposable one from Finnish Design Shop has a lovely mint-green color that’s very soothing. It’s a great way to get an extra spotlight on the work at hand and invaluable at night.
BEST GARBAGE
Terra Cotta Planter
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Instead of getting another metal garbage can for the scraps of paper, try something a little more alternative. Swap in a flower pot. A terra cotta one from Home Depot will look excellent and end up being cheaper than the average “designy” one from a concept store.
BEST PEN MUG
Any Alma Mater Mug
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Having chic coffee mugs for hot liquid is important. A pen mug needs to serve another purpose: telling people your clout without telling them—get it? When it comes to the mug of pens and doo-dads on your desk, it’s acceptable to flaunt the alma mater. Ideally, get a lower rim mug so the pens fan out around the brimJust make sure to put them point side down so the ink still is ready to go when you use them. Pride cometh before the ballpoint.
BEST BOARD
Uline Dry Erase Bulletin Board
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Yes, you need a whiteboard. It doesn’t need to be huge, but it does need to be big enough and handy enough to use in a personal brainstorming session. It’s true that whiteboards in the home are a bit frowned upon, but professional email answerers (a class that seems to be constantly expanding) are paid to think. Have a place to do that.
BEST LOVESEAT
Sabai Design Loveseat
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Sabai is dedicated to making well-crafted, sustainable furniture in the United States. The Evergreen Loveseat is SPY’s choice for the best loveseat. It ships in six pre-assembled pieces for easy at-home set up, and includes two couch cushions and a velvet slip, in one of eight colorways (Sabai will ship you swatches ahead of ordering). The slip is also machine washable, which is great for homes with pets or kids.
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