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Home Office Essentials: What's Really Useful
Home Office Guide
Home Office Basic Equipment: What Really Makes Sense
A good home office basic setup doesn't require an overcrowded workspace. A suitable chair, a proper desk, good lighting, correct screen height, keyboard, mouse, and useful office supplies are important.
Anyone who regularly works from home quickly realizes: a laptop on the kitchen table might be enough for a quick meeting, but not for concentrated work for several hours. With the right equipment, the home office becomes more comfortable, structured, and professional.
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Short Answer
The basic home office equipment includes a suitable desk, a good chair, laptop stand or monitor, external keyboard, mouse, appropriate lighting, cable management, and basic office supplies.
Why Home Office Equipment is Important
In the office, many things are taken for granted: chair, monitor, light, paper, pens, filing, and printer supplies. At home, these basics are often missing or improvised. This can make the workday unnecessarily strenuous.
more comfortable working posture
less cable chaos and searching
better separation of work and private life
more professional impression in video meetings
more order in a small space
Home Office Basic Equipment at a Glance
Area
Useful Equipment
Tip
Ergonomics
Chair, desk, monitor height
avoid working at the kitchen table permanently
Laptop work
Laptop stand, keyboard, mouse
raise laptop screen higher
Lighting
Desk lamp, daylight, glare-free position
avoid reflections on the screen
Organization
Filing, pens, notepad, cable management
only keep necessary items on the desk
Ergonomics First: Chair, Desk, and Monitor Height
The most important aspect in a home office is posture. A good chair, a suitable desk, and a sensible screen height make a big difference. If you work on a laptop, you should raise the screen higher and work with an external keyboard and mouse.
Related topics: Ergonomic Laptop Use and Adjusting Office Chair Correctly
Consider Lighting and Video Calls
Good lighting not only helps with reading and writing but also with video calls. The workspace should be bright enough without the screen reflecting or the face being completely in shadow.
Related topic: Office Workspace Lighting
Order in a Small Space
Space is often limited in a home office. Therefore, only items that are really used regularly should be kept directly at the workstation. Organizers, pen holders, notepads, and cable management help keep the desk clear.
Related topic: Setting Up Your Desk Correctly
Suitable Products in the Wiepa Shop
Laptop StandsFor better screen height at the laptop workstation.Keyboard and MouseFor more comfortable work instead of touchpad and laptop keyboard.Desk LampsFor pleasant lighting in the home office.Desk AccessoriesFor organization, notes, filing, and cable management.
Checklist: Equipping Your Home Office Sensibly
Define a fixed workspace.
Check chair and desk height.
Raise laptop with a laptop stand.
Use an external keyboard and mouse.
Set up good, glare-free lighting.
Organize cables neatly.
Keep basic necessities like pens, notepad, filing, and cleaning wipes at hand.
More on this: Cable Management at the Desk, Cleaning Your Workspace and Organizing Desk Sharing
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you need for a good home office?
Important things are a suitable workspace, a good chair, appropriate screen height, keyboard, mouse, lighting, cable management, and basic office supplies.
Is a laptop stand useful in a home office?
Yes, especially for longer laptop work. The screen is higher, and working with an external keyboard and mouse is more comfortable.
Which office supplies do you need at home?
Notepads, pens, filing, cable management, cleaning wipes, paper, and, depending on your needs, printer accessories are practical.
Sources and Guidance
This article serves as practical guidance for home office, ergonomics, and office organization. Key factors are working hours, available space, laptop or monitor solution, lighting, existing furniture, and personal working style.
Related pages: Office Furniture, Office Supplies, Office Supply and Home Office Equipment in the Shop
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WIEPA PRACTICAL GUIDE
Setting up Your Home Office Correctly
A good home workspace needs more than just a laptop and a kitchen table: equipment, ergonomics, data protection, and work organization must all be in harmony.
In short: A permanently used home office workstation should offer a suitable desk, an adjustable chair, a separate monitor solution, good lighting, and secure technical equipment. Equally important are clear working hours, breaks, communication, and data protection rules.
Home Office, Mobile Work, and Telework
These terms are often used interchangeably in everyday language, but legal and organizational differences can exist. For permanently established telework, special requirements of the Workplace Ordinance apply. Mobile work is more flexible, but it does not relieve companies of their obligations regarding occupational safety, instruction, and appropriate organization. The specific arrangements should be regulated in writing.
Area
Minimum Goal
Typical Improvement
Seating
Stable, adaptable posture
Ergonomic chair instead of a kitchen chair
Workspace
Sufficient space for screen and input devices
Separate desk or compact workstation solution
Screen
Relaxed head and eye posture
External monitor or laptop stand plus keyboard and mouse
Light
Glare-free work
Side daylight incidence and desk lamp
Organization
Predictable availability and recovery
Focus times, breaks, and clear transitions
Prioritize Ergonomic Equipment
With a limited budget, the basic equipment used daily should be improved first. A good chair and a suitable screen position usually have a greater impact than decorative accessories. Those who work exclusively on a laptop often tend to have a forward-tilted head and hunched shoulders. An external keyboard and mouse allow the screen to be positioned higher.
Workspace in Small Apartments
Even without a separate office room, a clear area can be created. Compact desks, mobile filing cabinets, and cable management help to visibly end work after hours. An adequately sized, stable work surface is important. A sofa and bed are not suitable long-term solutions for extended screen work.
Practical rule: The best home office workstation is not the largest, but the one that can be used safely, adjustably, and without daily rearrangement on a permanent basis.
Productivity Without Constant Availability
Good home office rules define core hours, communication channels, and response times. Not every message requires an immediate answer. Focus blocks, short coordination meetings, and transparent calendars reduce interruptions. At the same time, employees should know when they can receive support and how technical issues are reported.
Data Protection and Information Security
Position screens so that third parties cannot read along.
Store and dispose of confidential documents securely.
Only use approved devices, cloud services, and connections.
Lock work devices when leaving the workspace.
Do not conduct phone calls with sensitive content in publicly audible environments.
Checklist for Employers
Define work model and responsibilities.
Identify hazards and required equipment.
Determine standard packages based on activity.
Provide training on ergonomics, data protection, and IT security.
Regulate contact, working hours, and incident reporting.
Regularly review effectiveness and feedback.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a laptop sufficient for permanent home office work?It may be sufficient for short mobile assignments. For regular, longer screen work, an external monitor or laptop stand as well as a separate keyboard and mouse are usually much more suitable.Does the employer have to provide furniture?That depends on the agreed work model and the legal framework. Necessary protective measures and suitable work equipment must be clarified organizationally.How do you separate work and leisure?Fixed start and end routines, a defined workspace, and putting away or covering work equipment help.Is working at the dining table fundamentally forbidden?Not in general. However, for permanent use, the space must be sufficiently large, stable, and ergonomically sensible.How often should the equipment be checked?Immediately in case of complaints, changes in activity, or new work equipment; in addition, regular feedback is useful.Relevant Wiepa Guides
Learn more under Office Health, Occupational Safety, and Agile Collaboration.
Sources
Workplace Ordinance
BAuA: Home Office
DGUV: Home Office
Standardize Home Office Equipment Sensibly
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