How to Set Up Your Home Office on a Budget

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More people than ever are working from home and having a good office is the key to being productive and efficient. You need to separate business from leisure within your home and working from your kitchen table or sitting on the couch isn’t conducive to working productively. There are many important features you should have in your home office, as well as optional items that will make the space more enjoyable to be in. You don’t need to spend a lot to create a fantastic home office, and here are some tips on how to set it up for a very low budget.

Use Coupons

It may sound like the oldest trick in the book, but it’s also the most effective. If there are any new items you need to purchase, you should always use coupons to get the best deals. It’s important to use everything you already have first and try to make that work before purchasing anything new. Using coupons can drastically reduce costs, which is especially effective for more significant purchases like a computer, your desk, or other electronics.

DIY

It’s always cheaper to do it yourself rather than hiring someone to do it for you. The same goes for your home office. If you need to paint it, do it yourself to save a nice chunk of change. It is also less expensive to purchase furniture that comes flat packed that you have to put together yourself, rather than something set up for you. If you’re making a home office in your garage, the perfect place to locate one, you will need Garage Doors Installations. While this may be a little more challenging to DIY it, it is still possible and recommended if you’re on a budget. Try to find a way to do as much as you can yourself to keep your budget low.

Buy Used

Buying items for your home office used is a great way to save money. While you won’t get a warranty on a used laptop and a used desk might have signs of wear and tear, it’s still a great option to get you started. You can shop around in person at garage sales or flea markets or browse online at Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist. Getting a few items used will free up some of your funds to splurge out on the more expensive ergonomic office chair.

Bring in Some Plants

You will likely spend a lot of time in your home office, so you want it to be a pleasant place to work. Putting plants in your home office will brighten up the space, help purify the air, and, best of all, don’t cost much. Choose plants that thrive inside and are low maintenance, such as cacti, or spider plants.

Reach Out to Family or Friends

It never hurts to reach out to family or friends to see if anyone has something lying around that could be useful to you. Even letting your Facebook network know you’re setting up your home office, might bag you some deals on things like a printer, table lamp, or ergonomic chair. There may be someone who has something on your list that they are no longer using, and they will be happy to give it away.

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Mia Guerra

Mia Guerra

Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine
Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine, Mia Guerra is a writer at heart. Regardless the topic, she loves to investigate, encourage, and ruminate on topics that can make us better people. Aiming to live a Proverbs 31 life, Mia is ecstatic to be following her calling with Chispa. At home she is her husband's sidekick and together they are raising a God-fearing family in Atlanta.

Mia Guerra

Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine, Mia Guerra is a writer at heart. Regardless the topic, she loves to investigate, encourage, and ruminate on topics that can make us better people. Aiming to live a Proverbs 31 life, Mia is ecstatic to be following her calling with Chispa. At home she is her husband's sidekick and together they are raising a God-fearing family in Atlanta.