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You’re probably already well-versed in basic work-from-home essentials (phone mounts, ergonomic pillows, etc.), but whether or not you’ve upgraded your personal office to a truly aesthetic level is determined by the likes of TikTok and Pinterest. After all, we’ve recently been presented with viral work-from-home products like Logitech’s Pebble keyboard and, of course, the Stanley and Owala tumblers to keep at our desks nearby. (Is it just me, or does everyone on your Zoom call drink out of the same exact water bottle?) While you can easily upgrade your personal work station with functional and compact home office furniture, sometimes it’s the little things that count and make us feel most productive as we go about the day.

Eager to provide you with life-changing tools that will actually motivate you to get out of bed, get dressed, and approach your desk with enthusiasm, we scoured reviews and even tested plenty of these items for ourselves. From the popular Alix Earle light that works wonders as a video conference illuminator to the Hobonichi Techo planner for keeping our goals in reach and the Beats Studio Pro headphones that are equipped with unparalleled audio tools, there’s a must have here you need to try. Click through to collect them all, and check out our guide to space-saving small apartment furniture if you need help extending this practice to the rest of your home.

– Additional reporting by India Yaffe