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25 Home Office Products to Level Up Your Workspace
You have the essentials — but what about the fun? See our picks for the products that'll make your home office the best place to run your business.
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You already have what you need to run your business from home — a powerful laptop, sturdy desk, comfortable chair and a second monitor. But making your home office the best place to work means going beyond the essentials. It means creating and curating an environment where you don’t mind spending time day after day.
You might be surprised to find out the difference additions like a white noise machine, walking pad and even fidget toys (yes, really) can make in your workday. That’s why business.com is breaking down everything you didn’t know your home office needs. We’re sharing our recommendations for the products that’ll make your entrepreneur life a little more productive, a little more relaxed and a lot more fun.
25 products you didn’t know your home office needs
1. Multiport Hub
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Before we get into the fun, we’re starting with the practical. Between your work computer, personal laptop, tablet and phone, it can be challenging to keep everything powered. A multiport hub ensures there’s room to plug in all your equipment, including USB flash drives and SD cards. With sleek, compact designs for Mac and PC devices, these multiports can add a pop of color to your desk — most come in a variety of appealing shades. We’re partial to the blue.
Check out the Hiearcool USB C Multiport Adapter for Macs.
Check out the ANYPLUS Mini Multiport Expander for Macs and PCs.
2. Noise-Canceling Headphones
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While working from home means you won’t be distracted by the hustle and bustle of a fully staffed office, there is likely still some level of noise around you that would be better to tune out. MOVSSOU’s wireless over-ear headphones, which come in a bunch of fun shades, use advanced active noise-canceling technology to ensure any sounds at home (you know … video game-playing teenager, annoying landscaper, etc.) don’t make it too difficult to get work done. We also love that there’s a built-in microphone and Bluetooth compatibility for hands-free calling. Never worry about misplacing your earbuds again.
Check out the MOVSSOU Classic E7 Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones.
3. Productivity Timer
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Studies consistently show productivity increases when you follow strategies like the Pomodoro Technique. A clever productivity timer can help too. We like that the eye-catching Ticktime cube makes it easy to choose a preset countdown — you flip the gadget — or set a custom one. You can have the device count up if you want to track how long you spend on a particular task. It’s easily portable too, so you can also use the timer when you’re cooking up an afternoon snack in the kitchen.
Check out PIHEN’s Ticktime Pomodoro Productivity Timer Cube.
4. Stress Balls
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We won’t sugarcoat it: Being an entrepreneur is hard. When you run your own business, delegation only gets you so far. There are plenty of stress-inducing responsibilities that fall on you as a business owner, which is why it’s critical to manage your emotions throughout the day. What’s great about MindPanda’s three-pack of stress balls is that each has a different density, allowing you to choose your level of squeeze. You might opt for the soft ball when you want to soothe your mind but go for the hard one when you need to release some tension.
Check out MindPanda’s Mind & Body Stress Balls.
5. White Noise Machine
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Not all noise when you’re working from home is bad, especially if it’s white noise. Just as this type of sound can help people sleep better, it can also aid in concentration. Modern devices are far from ugly or intrusive, so you won’t mind having something like the HOUSBAY White Noise Machine on display in your office. With 31 sounds to choose from, you’re bound to find at least a few that help you focus during different tasks. Plus, thanks to the tiny size — it weighs less than a pound — you might forget it’s even there. Just don’t forget to add it to your shopping cart.
Check out the HOUSBAY White Noise Machine.
6. Light Therapy Lamp
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When you’re working around the clock — as so many entrepreneurs often do — it can be hard to find the time to go outside and get some sunshine. Fortunately, there’s a solution you can have right in your office: A light therapy lamp. The Verilux HappyLight is aptly named because its daylight-mimicking light can induce endorphins that improve mood, energy and focus — all things that fuel happiness. The device looks like a tablet, so it won’t look out of place on your desk. Turn it on and choose your brightness level for a therapeutic experience while you work.
Check out the Verilux HappyLight Lumi Plus.
7. Scent Diffuser
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Scent diffusers are commonplace in living rooms and bedrooms, but placing one in your home office probably never crossed your mind. Aromatherapy can help improve your well-being in any environment, so it’s logical to use a diffuser in high-stress areas like your workspace. We love Eiifiter’s humidifier for the ingenious way it mimics the appearance of a fireplace. You can set the “flames,” which are mist colored by LED lights, to look like fire or choose a specific color. Our favorite is the multicolor option that gives the appearance of rainbow flames. With a few drops of your preferred essential oils, you can turn your office into a spa-like atmosphere.
Check out the Eiifiter Colorful Flame Fire Diffuser Humidifier.
8. Tabletop Garden
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Plants can bring life to any space and your home office is no exception. While we don’t recommend starting an indoor jungle, a tabletop garden is a great way to incorporate plants into your workspace. This three-plant terrarium can showcase growths of your choosing, whether you prefer bamboo, tulips, herbs or a combination. Add a little water to the glass bulbs and swap out the plants whenever you want a fresh sight. But if you’re worried you don’t have enough of a green thumb for even this simple setup, there are plenty of artificial tabletop gardens on the market.
Check out the XXXFLOWER Plant Terrarium.
9. Desk Pedal
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Who says you can’t work out while you work? Make business gains and health gains with a desk pedal that fits neatly under your desk. You’ll get similar benefits to bicycling by peddling your feet with variable resistance. An under-desk bike pedal from himaly comes in a few different designs, all of which have a display screen that can track your distance and calories burned. We also appreciate the versatility of this model — you can put the pedal on a table and use it to pedal your arms instead of your feet for an upper-body workout. It’s a great activity to do during cameras-off webinars or while listening to a business podcast.
Check out the himaly Mini Exercise Bike.
10. Walking Pad
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If you rather walk than peddle and don’t mind splurging, consider an under-desk walking pad. These mini treadmills are more costly than peddlers but great for business owners who prefer a standing desk. The best walking pads have a slight incline for a better workout and let you control the speed via a remote or mobile app. Thanks to tiny wheels, you can move the treadmill in and out of place as desired. Feel the burn as you pass the time during meetings or monotonous tasks.
Check out the EGOFIT Walker Pro/Plus.
11. Memory Foam Footrest
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So, you’ve taken multitasking to the max with your workday exercising and now your poor feet need a rest. Let your tootsies relax in comfort and style with a memory foam footrest that conforms to your feet. The benefits go beyond giving your toes and heels a gentle, plush place to rest as you sit at your desk. These stools also help relieve back and hip pain and improve circulation even while sitting. ComfiLife, which also makes seat cushions and lumbar pillows, is an Amazon-designated “small business,” so supporting this brand while working on your own is a no-brainer.
Check out the ComfiLife Ergonomic Under Desk Foot Rest.
12. Mug Warmer
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Ditching your simple coaster in favor of a mug warmer is a game changer. No longer do you have to worry about your coffee or tea going cold when meeting after meeting prevents you from taking a sip. We love using VOBAGA’s mug warmer for keeping our hot cocoa, well, hot with three temperature settings. A flashing light reminds us when the plate is still too hot to touch and an auto-off feature prevents safety hazards. While the imitation wood design fits in with many desks, the pink version and sky blue option are pretty darn cute.
Check out the VOBAGA Imitation Wood Grain Coffee Cup Warmer & Mug Warmer.
13. Colorful Keyboard
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You can’t appreciate the impact of a colorful keyboard until you approach your desk every day and are met with those pops of color — it’s an insert mood booster that makes routine typing feel a bit fun and even special. While there are plenty of options out there that go beyond simple colors to reflect themes (like “Hello Kitty” and Star Wars), we recommend the RK ROYAL KLUDGE typewriter keyboard, which boasts more than 160 LED-backlit modes to light up the keys in an array of colors. The typewriter-like design makes the keys a joy to press, and your wrists will appreciate the comfy palm rest.
Check out the RK ROYAL KLUDGE S108 Typewriter Keyboard.
14. Multicolor Pens
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Multicolor pens were all the rage in the 1990s, as teens in high school would use them to take colorful notes. Well, who says you can’t do that as an adult? With six colors in one writing utensil, you can mark up contracts, make notations in book margins and color-code your notes without switching pens. Thanks to quick-drying and anti-fading ink, there’s no need to worry about smudging or deterioration. Plus, ASMR fans will love the satisfying click noises of selecting and retracting a color.
Check out the Shuttle Art Multicolor Pens.
15. Pop Culture Calendar
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Whatever your pop culture passion, there’s likely a desk or wall calendar out there for you. From Harry Potter to “Peanuts” to Marvel to Outlander, you can get a daily dose of entertainment while keeping track of work events and holidays. We gifted a friend who works from home this Jeopardy! calendar and she loves testing her wits each day and sharing her favorite pages with us. A trivia-focused calendar like this is a great way to stay sharp and learn new facts that could come in handy as you run your company.
Check out the Jeopardy! 2025 Day-to-Day Calendar.
16. Fidget Toy
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You might’ve seen a kid playing with a fidget toy at a restaurant or maybe your own child insists on taking one to school, but have no fear: Adult versions of these gadgets will fit right in at your home office and won’t look like you have children’s toys laying around. There are seemingly endless varieties on the market, whether you’d like to occupy yourself with a spinner, ring, cube hand roller or some other style. We particularly enjoy the iridescent stress-relieving fidget toys from Cycllty — a set of more than 500 tiny ferrite stones that are malleable like putty. You can mold the magnetic ceramic gems into any shape you want, run your hands through them, stack them, etc. They are great to mindlessly fiddle with while on a call or consciously play with when you need a breather.
Check out the Cycllty Ferrite Putty.
17. Lava Lamp
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Another throwback that deserves a spot in your home office: The lava lamp. As daylight fades each day, set the mood by switching on a liquid motion lamp that’s mesmerizing to look at but won’t be a total distraction. Even with the lamp turned off, it’ll look pretty neat on your desk, giving off both retro and futuristic vibes. Some versions from the small business Jambo have USB ports for charging mobile devices, and the brand also offers lamps that are filled with glitter-like material instead of faux lava if you want a little more glam.
Check out the Jambo Motion Lamp.
18. Digital Notebook
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Why choose between handwritten note-taking and cloud-based note storage when you can have both? With a digital notebook, you use a special stylus to write in what initially appears to be a traditional notebook. Then you simply use an app to scan the page and it’s stored in your preferred document management platform, like Google Drive or OneNote. You can also integrate the technology with other tools your business may use, such as Asana and Slack, to streamline project management and internal communication. You’ll never waste paper or have trouble finding a specific note again.
Check out the Rocketbook Core Reusable Spiral Notebook.
19. Tissue Box Cover
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A nose in need deserves Puffs indeed but does everyone on your Zoom call need to see your tissue box? We think not. Plus, covering it up is an opportunity to add some humor to your workspace. Consider this tissue box cover designed to look like a Rubik’s Cube. Sure, you can’t twist and turn it like the actual puzzle, but it’s a fun decorative element that’s more of a conversation piece than a reminder you have the sniffles. Other clever designs on the market include tissue holders that resemble books and small retro TVs.
Check out the getDigital Plastic Magic Cube Tissue Box Cover.
20. Note Holder
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When business is chaotic, it can feel like you’re in the midst of a dumpster fire. So, why not humorously remind yourself to embrace the madness with a dumper fire note holder? The holder itself is a miniature dumpster made of engineered wood, and the note cards are in the color and shape of flames. Open the other compartment and you can store your pens, pencils and highlighters, turning this dumpster into a multifunctional desktop caddy. On the days when if you don’t laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll be glad to have a desk organizer that brings the dumpster fire meme to life.
Check out the Genuine Fred Desk Dumpster Pencil Holder.
21. Do Not Disturb Sign
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One of the challenges of running your business from home is the inevitable distractions that come from having others in the house with you. Limiting interruptions is crucial when you’re in deep concentration, in a meeting or recording a podcast. A Bluetooth-controlled do not disturb sign can let everyone in your household know you’re busy without even having to get up from your desk. Simply affix the wall mount to your office door and use a mobile app to make the box light up with messages like “BUSY,” “DO NOT DISTURB” and “ON A CALL.” The sign can even update automatically when you integrate it with other programs, such as Zoom, Google Calendar and Microsoft Teams.
Check out the BusyBox S Smart Bluetooth Sign.
22. Rotating Desk Organizer
If you want a larger and more practical desk organizer than the dumpster note holder above, it’s hard to go wrong with a 360-degree rotating pen holder that has five compartments for office supplies like pencils and scissors. (If you want to stock it with Twizzlers, we won’t judge.) Everything you need is within reach and easily accessible by spinning the caddy. Non-slip feet ensure there’s no need to worry about it sliding around and scuffing up your desk.
Check out the Marbrasse Desk Organizer.
23. Mini Fridge
Even when working from home, a trip to the kitchen can seem … far. Keep a supply of your favorite beverage on hand and cold with a mini refrigerator from Frigidaire. This fridge is the perfect size for a home office — it can hold six cans, or you can put in the optional shelf to store some small snacks. We love that the colored LED lights make the refrigerator way more appealing than the typical mini fridge you’d find in a college dorm room.
Check out the Frigidaire EFMIS179 Gaming Light Up Mini Beverage Refrigerator.
24. Retro Bluetooth Speaker
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Some people love listening to their favorite bands while working, while others like calming instrumental tracks. Whatever your jam, a retro-looking yet modern Bluetooth speaker can connect to your digital music library and provide the soundtrack to your workday. Not only is this device portable, but it’s compact enough to fit on your desk and has user-friendly buttons for playing, pausing and skipping. Rock on.
Check out the Dosmix Retro Bluetooth Speaker.
25. Tabletop Bowling
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We started with the most practical item, so it’s only fitting that we ended with the one that’s the most fun. This tabletop bowling game is perfect for when you would rather bowl a strike than strike out with a client. Flick the teeny-tiny bowling ball and watch it go rolling toward the miniature pins. Silly? Maybe. Necessary? We say absolutely. You won’t be able to bowl away all the stress of being a business owner, but it’s a great way to give your mind a well-deserved break.
Check out the SYZ Table Top Mini Bowling Game Set.