Home office on a Budget
Tags: career, wfh, homeoffice
Published: 2020-03-25 12:54:59

Hi there you people,
How are you all doing?
As the positive bee I am, I am doing good :3


Since I started learning to code around 18 months ago, I have been dreaming of working from home. I am a shy, introvert person, who loves to stay home so that idea always excited me.

Not because of the whole Stay Home thing despite the timing, recently I got my first Dev position ( [thanks to twitter](https://dev.to/pachicodes/how-tech-twitter-helped-me-get-my-first-dev-job-4ll7) ) and it happens to be remote.

Now, I live with my in-laws and don't have much space that is personal, so up until last week, this was my coding space: 
![picture of Pachi's old coding space.](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/1ointql6v7w1fj58h3hx.jpg)

A foldable table I got at Walmart for $18 and a foldable chair that my father-in-law had in the garage. Not great, but it worked for my part-time code adventures.

The prospect of working from that space all day, every day, didn't make my body happy as I already suffer from back/neck/shoulder pains. But I also didn't have a lot of money. I just left a part-time job at a Daycare and lots of bills are around me. So what did I do?

Searched Amazon for affordable office furniture that would be small enough to fit in the little space I gave in my bedroom. I am not am associate of Amazon or anything, so I don't make money when you buy stuff I linked, sadly lol.

###The chair, $49.99 ###
From the moment I said I was working from home, everyone told me I needed a chair. A good one. But suggestions were often WAY over my budget.
SO I looked and Looked and read reviews and all until I set on this cute and comfy chair:
![Picture of a cute red computer chair](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/tfszxx4glztkovyrayv8.jpg)

You can find it [on this link](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RKVBYM7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1).
Last week the red one was $49,99. They have lots of colors, easy to assembly and delivery was fast enough.

You can find some even cheaper options, but I wanted something comfortable enough.

###The table,  $36.29 ###
I had this one table on my wish list for a while, but once I was ready yo buy it, the price went up and deliveries moved to mid-April/May thanks to all the sudden new home workers.
So off I went again to look for a table that had under 32in or width to fit my space.
![Picture of a small and cute desk](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/hfjn41eewy6codvm6wtg.jpg)
You can find it [on this link](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OR1KPL2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1).

It took me a little while to assembly this cutie, and I need some help though you probably can do it by yourself. But it is a cute table that fits my things and has space for some decor.


###The mouse, $17.99 ###
I have tendinitis AND a small hand, so I needed something that would be good for both things. I got this little wireless ergonomic mouse and I love it so far. It fits my hand nicely, the click is "soft" and quite and it is really comfy.
![Picture of an ergonomic mouse for small hands](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/z6smi5schhvx3p0318pp.jpg)
They have a version for non-small hands too lol

You can find it [on this link](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FD27LK3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1).


##The keyboard, $49.97-$89.99##
This item is still on my wish list 😅 as I have not yet acquired the money to buy it, so I can't give a review.
I am between [Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard](https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Ergonomic-Keyboard-Business-5KV-00001/dp/B00CYX26BC/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1RZWDDKV18U8J&dchild=1&keywords=keyboard+microsoft+ergonomic&qid=1585140218&s=electronics&sprefix=keyboard+micro%2Celectronics%2C158&sr=1-7) ($89,99) and [Kensington Pro Fit Ergonomic Wireless Keyboard](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X7GL76R/?coliid=I3E4ZWZV9VQ1TJ&colid=1UOC2XCZL971H&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it) ($49.97), and while the former really is my fav, I probably will get the later because is almost half the price, but I will wait until April 11th (my bday) and see if anyone gives me Amazon gift cards lol.

###The mousepad###
Ok, I got this for Christmas last year, but itis too cute so I have to share!

[Cat Paw Mouse Pad with Wrist Support Soft Silicone Wrist Rests Wrist Cushion Comfort Mouse Pad](https://www.amazon.com/Support-Silicone-Cushion-Computer-10-7x7-8x0-9/dp/B07F3133N2/ref=sr_1_4?crid=32ADCAAAWFQZH&dchild=1&keywords=paw+mouse+pad&qid=1585140423&s=electronics&sprefix=paw+mouse%2Celectronics%2C148&sr=1-4) Meow!


##That is all##
As you can see, I have spent less than $150, though this will go up once I get the keyboard, but I am buying a piece at a time so it does't feel like I spent too much lol.
My bedroom is a mess so I won't show the full space, but here it is my little office, just between my bed and drawer.

![Picture of Pachi's small, affordable and yet comfy and cute home office.](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/10q5hetqz1fksga8rtpv.jpg)
 

Thanks for reading.
If you have any keyboard recommendation in that price range, please share.
Stay safe and wash your hands,

Pachi.

P.S. Forgot to mention my [laptop stand](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MVYJVK4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) ! 
As you can see in the pictures, my laptop is lifted. Since i don't have a keyboard yet, I am using it on the lower setting, but it can get descently high.