Six Must-haves for an Insta-worthy Work-from-Home Space
The COVID-19 pandemic ushered us into the work-from-home life upon its arrival, but while there’s been longingness for an office space, there is also the opportunity to transform one’s own area into a personal work-from-home office.
Aesthetic home desks and home office spaces are all the rage nowadays due to remote work, so if you’re wondering how to turn your desk into an Insta-worthy workstation, here are some must-haves to check out.
Mechanical Wireless Keyboard
This mechanical wireless keyboard from Logitech will surely be the centrepiece of your work desk with its retro, typewriter-like aesthetic and fun, swappable emoji keys. There's no doubt that with POP Keys, style, comfort, and function go hand-in-hand. The keyboard is light and compact to carry anywhere and has three years' worth of battery life, so you don't have to worry about running out of power when typing up an important report or catching deadlines. The POP Keys keyboard comes in the colours Heartbreaker Rose, Blast Yellow, and Daydream Mint, and is priced at S$149 on Shopee Singapore.
Pen Holder
Keep your pens, pencils, highlighters, and other writing accessories and instruments safe in this small wicker storage organiser. A scene-stealing piece, the organiser can be used for storing sunglasses and remote controls, as per its advertising, but we think it could work as a nifty pen holder. Stylish, this four-compartment, handwoven piece is made of rattan, perfect for those who are all about that minimalist or "hygge" look. The Laurene Square Wicker Basket is available on Fortytwo Singapore for S$32.
Monitor or Laptop Mount
Monitor and laptop stands are all the rage nowadays and are made from plastic, wood, metal, and more. These mounts serve a double purpose, as they help you sit more comfortably to avoid risking your neck, while a certain material, like wood, can complement homes aiming for that tropical, beachy vibe. For those using desktops at home, you may want to consider this wooden desktop mount, which ranges from S$9.90 to S$13.90 on Shopee Singapore. For its material, you can choose among black walnut, white wine, and white maple.
Wall Metal Grid
Want to be inspired and kept on track? If you're the type to create to-do lists and notes for yourself, you'll love to have this metal grid mesh board which you can hang on the wall. Using wooden clothesline pins, you can simply use the grid to hang photos of loved ones, create an ideal mood board, or for attaching important notes, reminders, and mantras. Tip: we suggest you hang fairy lights on the grid for a whimsy aesthetic! It is currently on sale on Lazada Singapore and is worth S$2.9.
Wall Art
As you work from home, don't let your longingness for office life bring you down. Keep your space fun and totally your own by playing around with different accessories. One thing we recommend you to have is wall art, either as a print or painting, and behind or in front of one's desk to finish off the look of your work-from-home space. Fortytwo Singapore has a myriad of wall art, such as this canvas piece called the Kentia Palm and this Green Seascape II, which is soothing and peaceful to look at. The painting costs S$68 and is made of acrylic panel, an aluminum frame, and a printed canvas.
Desk Plant
Lastly, spruce up your desk with a small potted plant to occupy the space next to your pen holder. This jade plant in a small white planter from Ferns N Petals is just in the right size so as not to take over your entire desk but to offer a little hint of tropical green and freshness amid a sea of wires, electronics, writing accessories, notebooks, and the like. As it is a desk plant, ensure that it is in a medium light location versus direct sunlight, and that it is not overwatered. Get it for S$39 on Ferns N Petals' website and have it delivered on the same day!
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