Check our our quick guide to to the right upgrades that improve your home office, all on a budget. Our recommendations make great gifts and are under $50 (with one exception!) Scroll down to see our 10 best home office upgrades below.
Bigger Bottom Line is an Amazon Associate and we earn from qualifying purchases made through links on this site.
Adjustable Laptop Stand
Rain Design mStand Laptop Stand
Typical price range: $40
- Raises your laptop screen by almost 6″
- Aluminum design is stable and durable
- Features cable organizer hole at the back to route wires
- Suitable for 13″, 14″, 15″, and 16″ laptops and Apple MacBooks
Ergonomic Mouse Pad with Wrist Support
Kensington Duo Gel Mouse Pad with Wrist Rest
Typical price range: $14 – $18
- Ergonomic gel pillow to support your wrist
- Non skid base prevents sliding
- Easy to clean vinyl surface
Blue Light Blocking Glasses
Titan Gaming Anti Blue Light Glasses
Typical price range: $16 – $20
- Filters up to 99.9% of blue light (480–520 nm), reducing computer eye strain
- Spring hinges allow the glasses to sit comfortably
- Includes both UV400 filtering and anti-glare features
- Minimizing blue light supports a healthy sleep cycle
Cable Management Clips
Anker Multipurpose Cord Keeper
Typical price range: $10 – $14
- Features 5 magnetic clips to help keep USB and other cables organized
- Adhesive attaches securely to smooth surfaces
- The adhesive can be washed and restuck up to 10 times allowing you to relocate it
- Magnetic clips secure your cables to the base
Portable USB Desk Fan
Honeywell Turbo on The Go Personal Fan
Typical price range: $9 – $12
- Dual powered fan that can run on USB or AA batteries
- Portable, folding fan that goes where you need it
- Turbo design allows airflow to be felt from 3 feet away
- Convenient carry handle
Dry-Erase Whiteboard Calendar
MaxGear 4 Pack Magnetic Fridge Calendar Set
Typical price range: $9 – $14
- Convenient 15″ x 11.5″ size, magnetic backed to stick to metal refrigerators
- Stain-resistant whiteboard comes with markers and eraser
- 6-week calendar layout
- Weekly planner, shopping list, and blank sheet included
Under-Desk Treadmill
Walking Pad Under Desk Treadmill with Incline
Typical price range: $120 – $150
- Features an adjustable 8% incline that boosts fat burning with speeds from 0.5 to 4.0 mph
- Anti-slip belt with silicone shock absorbers
- Lightweight and equipped with wheels so it can be stored under beds
- Remote control to adjust speed and bright display
- Provides three modes: working, walking, and running
Artificial Desk Plant
Artificial Bonsai Tree
Typical price range: $16 – $17
- Small enough for your desk at around 6″ high
- Comes in ceramic pot
- Evergreen artificial plant requires no watering or maintenance
- Helps create a calming environment for your desk
LED Desk Lamp with USB Ports
Honeywell Sunturalux LED Desk Lamp with USB Charging Ports
Typical price range: $30 – $40
- Sleek folding design in black, white and grey
- USB C and USB A ports for charging your devices
- Warm to Cool light color temperatures along with brightness adjustment
- Elegant knob control
Noise-Canceling Earbuds
Soundcore P30i by Anker Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Typical price range: $25 – $30
- 10 hours battery life (reduces to 7 hours with noise cancelling enabled)
- Variety of colors to suit your style
- Good noise cancellation performance
- Great sound quality for its price range