My Work From Home Setup
Tags: workstations
Published: 2021-01-08 17:38:29

Now that the majority of us are working from home 100% of the time, having a workstation that inspires you is more important than ever. 

I recently moved into a new house and have been slowly piecing together my new office. Here's what I have so far.

## Room Overview
![Wide shot of Kara's office](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/rry1f1zrkqcjgygwz13o.jpg)

Here is my office so far. My office is open to our front hallway and the entrance of my house so I wanted something both aesthetically pleasing and functional for my everyday work. 

This is definitely still a work in progress - I'll post update pictures once I get everything finished. I'm thinking of putting a credenza on the left side of my office so I can have some functional storage. 

I also really like having a TV on in the background while I work so I'm thinking of splurging on a [Frame TV](https://www.samsung.com/us/televisions-home-theater/tvs/the-frame/highlights/?cid=sem-mktg-pub-tv-us-google-na-01012021-140023-&ds_e=GOOGLE-cr:0-pl:201014718-&ds_c=FF~Core+Brand_CN~Frame_PH~on_MK~usnat_BS~vd_PR~ctv_SB~frame_PK~cpql_FS~lo_CA~kew_MD~h_KS~ba_MT~bmm-&ds_ag=AG~General+Frame_MK~usnat_AT~ta_MD~h_AG~General+Frame_AI~yes-&ds_k=the+%2Bframe+%2Btv&gclid=CjwKCAiAouD_BRBIEiwALhJH6Hz8O5pVXAVjw-b61BHRFa8XxJocfnA_2CBfXeEVqzeINgRRwQXwPRoCm0EQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) for above the credenza. This way I can have background noise while I work but it also doesn't _look_ like a TV. I also would like to add some hanging planters to add some more greenery to my space.

## Desk Setup
![Close up of Kara's desk with an open Mac laptop on a stand, a monitor and a mechanical keyboard.](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/9d5rikxu2hvawu59dfk6.jpg)

As far as my actual desk goes, I have my work-issued MacBook Pro on a [Rain Design](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008JIGL08/ref=twister_B08N1DF9BX?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1) stand. I mainly use my laptop as a screen for Slack and my email but I like that the stand keeps it at eye level.

My monitor was issued by my work and is a [Dell UltraSharp 25"](https://www.amazon.com/Dell-LED-Lit-Monitor-U2518D-Compatibility/dp/B075KGLYRL). I like that the monitor can be adjusted up or down but I'd eventually like to get a monitor arm to free up some space on my desk.

Even before Covid my team was remote so video calls are a big part of my day-to-day work. My webcam is the [LogiTech HD Pro C920](https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Widescreen-Calling-Recording-Desktop/dp/B006JH8T3S) and my favorite part about it is that is has a privacy cover. I also have a [Lume Cube](https://lumecube.com/products/video-conference-lighting-kit-for-remote-workers?gclid=CjwKCAiAouD_BRBIEiwALhJH6GncGZG67fi3bQ-fHKAiCgGWNpyLG4QbeAVX1vFmZ2YO8NQs2NqGfhoCwuUQAvD_BwE) on an adjustable tripod to provide some additional light on video calls.

My husband and I built my mechanical keyboard and I am obsessed! He's really big into mechanical keyboard and truthfully is the only reason I have one but I don't think I could go without it now. My keyboard case is a [KBD67](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32962893580.html) with [Zeal 62g Zilent switches](https://zealpc.net/products/zilent?variant=5894817710118) and Tai Hao Baby Miami keycaps (which are unfortunately not sold anymore).

My mousepad is the Don't Be Afraid To Commit mousepad from [SoSplush](https://www.etsy.com/shop/SoSplush?ref=yr_purchases&page=1#items). I've actually referenced it a ton since getting it! My mouse is the [Apple Magic Mouse](https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MLA02LL/A/magic-mouse-2-silver?fnode=3fdba185618ac58ae37e19f29e42022c92b1998f84442e3be1350c72dc3f19744716ca028a8191a33c1bec9677a187812ef5b0e5cacc2657c3e5899a7b6aa94ab521b362c504ca496b1e145861ce0b68cdda8646df01ccb7ec9d4647a41f7c90983bd06c23455e1510529563dafcf313_).

I also have my personal laptop on my desk which is a 2014 MacBook Pro. I don't use this often and have been debating about selling it and getting an iPad instead.

You probably noticed the cup with a million pens on my desk. I recently picked up bullet journaling and that's just a _part_ of my collection. I keep all of my bullet journaling supplies on the shelves on my desk.

The plant on my desk is a Sansevieria 'Starfish'. It's pretty hardy and has survived me forgetting to water it quite often.

## Artwork
![Close up of the front of my desk with artwork hanging on the wall](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/o0zpbk0jju75qd0ct6in.jpg)
I recently hung up these three photos from [Society 6](https://www.society6.com). They really add some warmth to my space and a touch of personality. I specifically chose the line art of the ballerina since I used to dance. 

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Do you have a dedicated office space or an on-the-go setup in your house? I would LOVE to see your workstations - comment below!

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