Umer Zahid
Nowadays, many people are working from home due to the prevalent coronavirus pandemic, which is why a home office has become essential for many. However, everyone does not have a big budget for setting up a work from home station. So, in this article, we will tell you about how to set up your work from home station on a budget. Read on!
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Setting up the Home Office on a Budget
Below are some of the things you need to set up your home office without spending a fortune.
Buying a Laptop or PC
We’re guessing that you have a laptop or PC which you have brought home from work. If you don’t have one then you can buy it from the market or any online store. You can build your PC as well which will not break your budget. For your convenience, we have attached a link to provide the list of affordable laptops which will work well for your basic professional needs. Click Here.
Working Desk
Your home office needs a comfortable desk on which you’ll use your computer or laptop. As you will be spending a lot of time at your desk, investing in a desk is not a bad idea. However, it also depends on how big your workstation is. For example, if you have a PC with two screens then you probably need a big table to set up your workstation. You can go for the adjustable table or desk where you can adjust its height accordingly.
If you have a laptop then any spare table in your home can be used. However, if you want to use the laptop in bed or on the sofa then you can buy the laptop stand which gives stability and you can take your laptop anywhere you like.
Comfortable Chair
Any work from the home station is incomplete without a comfortable chair. Yes, you can grab any chair available in your home to set up your workstation. But sitting for long hours without proper back and arm support can lead to posture problems. So, buy a relaxing chair from the market whose height can be adjusted. Don’t go for fancy stuff, just buy a simple adjustable chair which is comfortable.
Good Internet
You need a good quality internet connection to set up your work from home station. As you will be using Skype, Zoom, Microsoft Teams etc. for video conferencing. So, having a reliable and fast speed internet connection is a must for you.
Other Equipment
To set up your work from the station, you need things like Keyboard, Mouse, Headphones, Printer, and Webcam etc. If you have a laptop then you don’t need a keyboard or mouse but PC users must have a good keyboard and comfy mouse. PC users should also buy a good quality mouse pad to easily move their mouse. Webcam and headsets are also needed in setting up a workstation at home.
Once you know the things you need to buy to set up your work from home station. Now the question of how you can set up your workstation in a home on a budget. For that, you need to read the instructions given below.
Define your Home Office Space
For greater efficiency in work, find a place which can be separated from your home life. Ideally, you should use a small place in your home where you can put a table and chair to set up your work station and whose door can be shut for separating the work life from home life. You can use the guest room to set up your office work station, if you have one.
Make a Budget
Before, buying any stuff for your home office, it is better to make a budget that can stop you from overspending. List down all the things you need and see if it is in your budget or not. If not then look around in your house and see if you can use anything from the stuff in your homes like a chair or desk. Because both things will consume a lot of your budget in setting up your workstation. You don’t need to buy all things at once. Prioritize the things you need first and buy them from the market.
Buying things on sale can also help you in reducing the budget you’ve created for your home office. You can also buy second-hand stuff if you’ve quite a low budget.
Once you’ve created your budget, you can finally go to the market to buy the stuff you need to set up your workstation in your home. If you’re able to find the things you need in your budget then fine otherwise go for second-hand items or ask your colleagues or friends if they have any aforementioned stuff.
And that’s how you can set up your work from home station on a budget. If you’ve any queries related to the article then write it in the comments section.
