12 Affordable Gadgets to Create a Home Office Anywhere

Here are 12 really helpful and affordable office gadgets and accessories to create a home office anywhere. Some even will do double duty when you are off the clock!

1. The Boyata Laptop Stand is made of sturdy aluminum and can incline at different angles and heights depending on your needs, It keeps your computer up high so you have more space on your desk/writing surface and helps relieve back and neck strain by bringing the laptop to eye level. You can even take a break from sitting and stand up to do your work! The Boyata laptop stand comes in a variety of colors and fits a variety of laptops up to 17 inches.
2. The Aussie Pouch is a sturdy chair bag that slips over your chair’s backrest to create instant, easy-to-reach storage and organization of daily school/work supplies. It comes in different sizes to accommodate various size chairs. The chair bag can hold larger items such as books, binders, or laptops, and is made in the USA.
3. The Youcopia Crazzy Susan is 11 inches in diameter and features 3 clear removable bins for easy access and movement.  Store pens, scissors, and other office accessories within reach.  Can couple with smaller containers to fit paper clips, pushpins, etc.  You can have an easily accessible, and easily identifiable office supply station.
4. The Knock Knock My Awesome Week Pen-To-Paper Mousepad and Weekly planning pad. Look no further than this multifunctional tool. The Weekly planning pad acts as a mousepad, pen coffin and accessible planner/todo list.  Perfect for the busy professional with limited space.
5. Oxo Good Grips Sweep & Swipe Laptop Cleaner is a double-sided tool and has the recognizable Oxo brand name.  It deep cleans laptops, tablets and smartphones.  On one end, the microfiber pad removes fingerprints and smudges from screens and surfaces; on the other end, the soft brush sweeps away dust and dirt.  The retractable brush and storage cover keep both ends protected when not in use.
6. CNK Accordian File Organizer.  This 24 Pocket Expanding File Folder accommodates letter and A4 size papers.  Keep all of your papers safe, portable and organized in this waterproof and scratch resistant accordion case. The case can store up to 1000 A4 and Letter Papers!  Yikes!
7. Desk mat.  Bring color and life to whatever corner of the home you call your home office.  At 35.4x 17 inches, there is enough room to organize your laptop/monitor, keyboard, mouse, phone, pen, sketchbook or journal.  The mat comes in a variety of colors and is made of heavy-duty durable PU leather.  It is waterproof too.  So go ahead, have your tea and drink it too!  
8. HÄNS Swipe – Clean: Screen Cleaner for Smartphones, Tablets, Laptops and Other Devices  This cleaning solution device is simple to use with just 2 steps: Step 1 – cleaning side applies HÄNS cleaning solution breaking up even the toughest grime for a microscopic clean. Step 2 – polish away any reside for a visual clean. Check out the reviews…
9. Anyone who knows me knows I love my Yetis.  I would argue you need two for your home office (and your life in general)!  I love my beverages either ice cold or piping hot.  The Yeti works wonders for what feels like forever in both instances and is dishwasher safe.  It comes in a variety or colors and can be personalized.- just in case you have a home officemate who might want to steal it!  I suggest a Yeti 20 oz Tumbler for your iced beverages and the Yeti 10 oz. mug for your hot toddies!
10. Phone holder/stand.  It makes a big difference to have your phone looking up at you and not just lying on the table.  The Omoton Cell phone stand is adjustable and comes in different colors and allows for various viewing angles to meet your ever changing needs. Keep your hands free while you work. It can do double duty in your personal life too after hours as you play games, watch videos and Facetime family and friends.  You can even use it as a charging station, assuming you provide your own charging cable. Its silicone soft pads prevent the bottom and back of your device from getting scratches and scuffs.  It is even compatible with tablets measuring 7-10 inches.
11. Bluetooth/Wireless Headphones with Mic.  Whether you live alone, or share your home with others, and are on calls all day, or part of your day, or just want to jam out to your favorite music while you work, having noise cancellation headphones with a mic is an important office accessory.  Plus, they can be used after hours and on vacation.  Sometime I prefer over the ear and other times I prefer in ear prototypes.  Here are two Bluetooth headphones that get great reviews and don’t break the bank.
12. Paper Shredder. This home office shredder has a 6-sheet capacity and can cut through staples, paper clips and credit cards (one at a time).  It shreds paper into tiny pieces using a cross cutting technique.  The Bonsaii Paper shredder will run continuously for 4 minutes before needing a 40-minute cool-down. It has a convenient handle that allows it to easily transported around your home.  It also has a transparent window bin that makes it easy to see when it is full.  Auto Start And Manual Reverse makes easy work of clearing any paper jams easily.