Best Office Lighting
What's included: 30 month warranty, TaoTronics led desk lamp (model: TT-DL13), power adapter, user guide.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The lamp doesn't get in my daughter's way of any of her work, and she can adjust where the light goes. To use it, you have to hold the power button (it's off when it's red), and it will light up blue, with the other blue lights. The blue lights tell you how much brightness your lamp is on, and to turn it down, you just touch where you want the brightness to go."
"There's an array of LEDs in a line behind an opaque screen- there are no weird dark spots or faded areas and you can only really see them if you're making an effort to look up into the hood. It gives you at least 24" of reach over center from the base of the arm, and it won't fall over no matter how you position it, though it might lean if you get really creative about angles and elevation. The DC adapter is colored to go with it, and as a nice bonus touch, there's a USB port behind the stem for charging phones or other devices. You can shut the LED stem when not in use so it's just a vertical white stick, giving it a streamlined look; you can fold the base flat against the arm for easier storage. Improvements: Adding in a removeable filter might appeal to some people; making the base stickier so it won't flex or wiggle would be nice, too. Finally, the DC adapter really should be hidden slightly under the base, the exposed cord outlet is a bit against the otherwise aesthetically pleasing lines."
"excelent product."
"But the thing that always prevented me from buying one in the past was that you had to toggle through several different light modes every time you wanted to turn the damn thing on and off. This new light has a touch sensitive bar that allows you to easily turn the light on and off and move it to any brightness you want in a second without toggling through modes."
Modern design that will naturally fit your desk/room/furniture; rotatable arm and lamp head, Made from durable plastic and aluminum alloy.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The lamp doesn't get in my daughter's way of any of her work, and she can adjust where the light goes. To use it, you have to hold the power button (it's off when it's red), and it will light up blue, with the other blue lights. The blue lights tell you how much brightness your lamp is on, and to turn it down, you just touch where you want the brightness to go."
"There's an array of LEDs in a line behind an opaque screen- there are no weird dark spots or faded areas and you can only really see them if you're making an effort to look up into the hood. It gives you at least 24" of reach over center from the base of the arm, and it won't fall over no matter how you position it, though it might lean if you get really creative about angles and elevation. The DC adapter is colored to go with it, and as a nice bonus touch, there's a USB port behind the stem for charging phones or other devices. You can shut the LED stem when not in use so it's just a vertical white stick, giving it a streamlined look; you can fold the base flat against the arm for easier storage. Improvements: Adding in a removeable filter might appeal to some people; making the base stickier so it won't flex or wiggle would be nice, too. Finally, the DC adapter really should be hidden slightly under the base, the exposed cord outlet is a bit against the otherwise aesthetically pleasing lines."
"excelent product."
"But the thing that always prevented me from buying one in the past was that you had to toggle through several different light modes every time you wanted to turn the damn thing on and off. This new light has a touch sensitive bar that allows you to easily turn the light on and off and move it to any brightness you want in a second without toggling through modes."
Automate your lighting experience with Philips Hue and control your lights from home or away.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It's required to have a hub, preferably the 2nd-gen variety that works with Alexa, like the one is this kit Philips Hue White A19 Starter Kit with two A19 LED light bulbs and bridge (hub), Works with Alexa."
"I love being able to operate it using voice commands through my Google home."
"I love the integration with Alexa and being able to set the one in my bedroom to fade in and help wake me gently in the morning and have the one outside use my location to turn on when I near home after sunset."
"Basic, bright white bulbs to expand your existing Hue hub network."
"Just wish they could be used in enclosed light fixtures and in outside porch light fixtures."
"You need a Smarthings Hub or Bridge to use w/Alexa."
"Bought these because the price was right compared to other vendors."
"Works as intended."
Best Desk Lamps
Lamp head and body is made of premium alloy casing with anodized aluminum that gives better heat dissipation and a longer life. Modern design that will naturally fit your desk/room/furniture; rotatable arm and lamp head, made from durable plastic and aluminum alloy. What's included: 30 month warranty, TaoTronics led desk lamp (model: TT-DL13), power adapter, user guide.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The lamp doesn't get in my daughter's way of any of her work, and she can adjust where the light goes. To use it, you have to hold the power button (it's off when it's red), and it will light up blue, with the other blue lights. The blue lights tell you how much brightness your lamp is on, and to turn it down, you just touch where you want the brightness to go."
"There's an array of LEDs in a line behind an opaque screen- there are no weird dark spots or faded areas and you can only really see them if you're making an effort to look up into the hood. It gives you at least 24" of reach over center from the base of the arm, and it won't fall over no matter how you position it, though it might lean if you get really creative about angles and elevation. The DC adapter is colored to go with it, and as a nice bonus touch, there's a USB port behind the stem for charging phones or other devices. You can shut the LED stem when not in use so it's just a vertical white stick, giving it a streamlined look; you can fold the base flat against the arm for easier storage. Improvements: Adding in a removeable filter might appeal to some people; making the base stickier so it won't flex or wiggle would be nice, too. Finally, the DC adapter really should be hidden slightly under the base, the exposed cord outlet is a bit against the otherwise aesthetically pleasing lines."
"excelent product."
"But the thing that always prevented me from buying one in the past was that you had to toggle through several different light modes every time you wanted to turn the damn thing on and off. This new light has a touch sensitive bar that allows you to easily turn the light on and off and move it to any brightness you want in a second without toggling through modes."
Best Floor Lamps
The wieighted base will keep it steady unlike other adjustable floor lamps that will fall over making this a more convenient hands free choice. PERFECT BRIGHT LIGHT FOR YOUR INDOOR HOBBIES: This floor lamp is perfect for the indoor hobby enthusiast and will brighten up your projects with it's 6,000K cool white LED so that you can perfect every detail of your unique creation. You can also keep this lamp in your garage for a bright light to help you see your work with the same light as natural daylight. LONG LASTING & ENERGY EFFICIENT FLOOR LAMP: This lamp includes a 12 Watt power saving LED light so that you will never have to replace a bulb.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have bad vision and need lots of light for reading and sewing. Postscript: I purchased two of these lamps in July of 2015 and they are both still going strong."
"In fact, it is only adjustable to about halfway down the gooseneck, so you can hardly get the lamp past a 90 degree angle, and I like to lower it even more for close-up work. I’m posting a couple of photos, one of my OttLite, which is bent at the lowest end of the gooseneck, and one of the Brightech which is bent in the middle, which is the lowest point where you can begin bending it."
"Most traditional incandescent lamps and lights throw too much glare on the puzzle pieces making it hard to see."
"When used for reading, I found a surface brightness of about 22 ft. (235 lumens /m2)candles to be about as bright as I was comfortable with (less than half of the maximum light this lamp can produce), so am happy with the available brightness. K. Other factors: If the mechanical and optical performance of this reading lamp were all to be considered, it would probably rate an Amazon.com rating of 4.5 stars. Unfortunately, there is one glaring (no pun intended) issue that might be a deal-breaker for some users: The electronic dimming circuitry or the external switch-mode power supply (haven't determined which it is yet) radiates a strong, wide band random noise spectrum that will essentially wipe out reception of even nearby strong FM radio (88-108 MHz) stations. I suspect the RFI noise source is the dimmer circuit, since when the LED is off (but the power supply is still plugged-in and on) there is no noise. So Bottom line: As a lamp alone, and if you don't mind using a device that significantly contributes to the ever increasing RFI noise background on the planet, this is an OK device and rates 4.5 stars."
Best Under-Cabinet Lamps
✨ AUTOMATIC SENSOR, OFF/AUTO 2 LIGHT MODES: This motion sensor closet Light is auto-on within 10 ft, auto-off after 12-18 seconds of no motion detected. ✨ ULTRA-BRIGHT 20 LED LIGHTS: Different from common cabinet light in the market, the OxyLED wardrobe light is far brighter than other similar lights, with 36 LED in each light, this motion sensor lights provides enough light to make sure you never stumble in the dark.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The light mounts on a magnetic strip with one side that has an adhesive strip."
"This usually means you have the sensor pointing straight toward the floor . I first mounted it underneath my cabinet, toward the front of the cabinet, with the sensor (clear plastic dome) pointing down toward the floor. I then mounted the light all the way to the back of my cabinet, still under the lip, but now with the sensor facing toward me (meaning if you hold the light bar out in front of you, you will be able to read the words "OxyLED" upright). So for example, you hold the product in front of you so you can read the product name, and then if you were to stick it right onto a wall while still being oriented that way, this is how you get the 10-foot sensor range (see attached pic). I mounted this light underneath the window ledge (on the window ledge itself, and not the wall), with the sensor pointing down (I also attached another pic showing this). So I actually like that the sensor can be mounted different ways, affecting how close you have to get before the light turns on."
"I put this under my bathroom vanity so it lights up when I have those late night visits to the bathroom."
"I started my search with the smaller light bars, but after looking through all the ones available on Amazon based on price, ratings and reviews, I decided to give this one a shot. With the door frame it's just out of the line of sight when standing in the doorway to access anything in the middle of the closet, where there is plenty of light. Pros: - Comes with its own adhesive. - Light Bar is removable via magnets. - motion sensor means to don't have to fumble for a switch in poor lighting environment. - provides twice as much light than the closest comparable alternatives. - rechargeable battery (rare among competition). Cons: (not really a huge con but worth mentioning). - The 120 degree field of vision is very important for placement, so it needs to be taken into consideration when planning the location. Note: Mention of lights not coming on due to poor connection in battery compartment."
"It is motion and light sensing and is easily recharged; the 3M adhesive is only on the magnetic strip so the light itself can be pulled off the magnet to charge and then placed back on again."
Best Lighting Components
They are pre-paired with the Hue Bridge, which allows you to control smart-bulb-equipped lamps and overhead lights via the Philips Hue App.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Searching Amazon for additional WHITE bulbs that were compatible with the HUE Bridge was confusing and ultimately pointless (and I've never felt like that - they usually have everything). In case you are struggling to find the white wireless bulbs for the HUE Bride, search for Model: 455295 / SKU: 4374300. If you are using with Echo, make sure to create "Groups" and name the groups something simple, like "Living Room"."
"You can either install smart switches, which would in turn control all of the bulbs connected to that switch. First of all, these bulbs are the white spectrum dimmer bulbs in the Hue set. It offers things like bulb grouping (for designating rooms, mainly), time programming (turn the lights on to 25% at 5:30pm, for the cat :3), and location/proximity triggers (when you detect my phone is nearby, turn the lights on. The one thing the app does right is that it offers a master on/off switch for all of your bulbs at the top no matter where you are in it. If the source for the bulb is turned off and then back on, the bulb will behave as a normal lightbulb. There are things that I could envision doing with the Hue switches, color bulbs, motion detectors, voice commands etc."
"I recently decided to see what the whole commotion was in regards to an "Automated Home." It's quick, responsive, pairs with Alexa in no time at all, and the best thing yet; it's almost endlessly upgradable (for the normal sized home, that is.). if you have been throwing the idea of automating your home around, and have a couple houndred dollars lying around (I automated pretty much everything for around $400 which includes the Amazon Dots for a few different rooms), pull the trigger."
Best Office Tables
You've been wanting to get a sit to stand desk because it is good for your health and relieves back pain, but you aren't sure which one to invest in. We have your solution - the innovative X-Elite, PRO Version Sit / Stand desk by Stand Steady. Innovative air pump system allows you to switch between sitting and standing in 3 seconds, allowing you to sit or stand without any interruptions Standing height can be set anywhere from 7 to 16 inches, and its sitting height is only 2.5 inches Designed for ergonomic comfort Flat surface standing desk perfectly accommodated your laptop, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and more! BIG SURFACE: Grab your computer and place it right on top of your new stand up workstation, using the modern single flat surface for ergonomic comfort and increased productivity!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is perfect for my space which was too small for other types of standing desks."
"We purchased two of these desks for my office to determine if we wanted to buy over 30 of them."
"This was the primary reason that I ordered this specific standing desk (that, and the price). I had to make sure I had enough room in front of it to move my keyboard and mouse to my desk when I want to work sitting down."
"I hurt my back a few years back and what every back doctor told me is that it is very important for me not to sit my chair for a long time, but change between standing and sitting. Getting up and changing position is very important. I used a cardboard box to elevate my keyboard so I can mix standing and sitting, but the box was not very stable so I did not use it on consistent basis because it was wobbly and not very convenient."
"I have vision problems and have had back trouble off and on for years, mainly due to the. way I sit at my computer, gradually leaning in toward the monitor."
"I work from home and it's increased my productivity because it gives me ways to move around (standing up, dancing while working, or just sitting) without walking away from desk and getting distracted."
"Did I mention that it looks good?"
"Fully upright it is a little wobbly but remember you have changed the center of gravity on this and with my laptop on there the added weight will increase that."
Best Office Carts & Stands
MULTIPURPOSE - It acts as a multifunctional laptop workstation, a standing desk for office work, a TV tray for snacking, a laptop bed stand for relaxing in bed or a book/tablet stand.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Ordered this for my toddler she recently fractured her leg and this product is amazing!!"
"Really impressed so far. It feels quite sturdy and is a great size for a laptop or writing."
"4 instead of 5 stars because I wish it was priced less (I paid around $39), and sometimes the height elevators don't work like I want (they don't lock into place at the bottom, I think?"
"Context: I work at a desk, in front of a computer all day. Review: I, like I would imagine most people, get tired of sitting. I researched a number of 'standing desks', which is a broad category, and found this one."
"I bought it for health concerns of having the pressure of my laptop on my legs but it also makes me sit straighter since I am not constantly shifting everything to change the pressure."
"There's a reason, I guess, they show a child in the photo of the lapdesk being used on the floor -- an adult's legs barely fit width-wise and it meant my husband couldn't move his legs at all while trying out the desk."
"It's really easy to adjust and it fits in my lap when I'm working in my lounge chair."
"Good design, with adjustable height and platform angle."
Best Office Chairs & Sofas
Color: Black. Comfortable executive chair upholstered in bonded black leather and PVC.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Very good quality seat cushion I certainly recommend buying this chair with the Cylen cushion if you want to prevent many ailments.CYLEN Home-Memory Foam Bamboo Charcoal Infused Ventilated Orthopedic Seat Cushion - Blue Washable & Breathable Cover."
"Bought it 5 years ago."
"I am 6' 1" and 195 lb and I work at home and spend about 8 to 10 hours daily sitting on this chair."
"It doesn't have all the adjustments that high end ergonomic chairs feature, but it works well enough to get it comfortable to sit in. It's not bad by any means and extended use is really just fine, but I'm not exactly writing letters home about how comfortable the chair is. Sometimes I've noticed clear signs of ergonomic issues in my legs, like them falling asleep, and I know I need to get up and move around. I offer up 4 stars...big value for the price, decent comfort and a good quality product."
"Fabric (fake leather) does not hold up with normal use."
"seat is 19" deep from back to front, Back Height from seat is 26" to top (Will be a little more height when sat on) but this being said the top of my head is just perfectly at the top of the head rest height. No tools needed (Tool is included), Arm rests Height Perfect, Cons: The Back is only held together by the arm rests, This I find very odd but possibly normal to all chairs. If you rock the chair back and forth you can feel the back flexing (This I believe to be why others have claimed the chair squeaks and makes noise while tilting back)."
Best Office Desks & Workstations
Like all VARIDESK stand up desk models, the. Pro Plus 36. features our patented, spring-assisted lift mechanism that allows you to raise and lower it almost effortlessly in just seconds, making it a true sit stand desk. The two-tier design gives you an upper display surface for your monitor, and a spacious lower keyboard and mouse deck.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I decided I wanted a stand up desk several months ago after reading a couple articles on the health benefits. I found some cardboard boxes around the office and propped my 2 monitors, laptop, and keyboard on a makeshift stand up desk. A couple weeks ago, my cardboard makeshift desk collapsed in on itself. I'm 5'10" (1.78 meters), and this desk is the ideal height for me at it's highest setting, so I can understand why taller people have given the desk negative reviews. It didn't bug me much considering my last desk was cardboard :) I do recommend this desk for people that are my height or shorter....and maybe an inch taller."
"I have plenty of room to put more items on the desk such as ipad, folders, paperwork, and can easily fit my Moleskin planner on the keyboard tray. My husband and I work on the computer 10+ hours a day and the desks have tremendously helped our backs and our energy levels."
"I literally ordered this from my hospital bed after having surgery to repair a damaged disk from sitting too much."
"This makes lifting and lowering the desk difficult and slightly worrisome because the handles become more difficult to squeeze (it says to push down slightly before raising desk) and you have to make sure it doesn't come crashing down. Overall, not a bad cheaper alternative to an expensive electronic standing desk, and definitely much sturdier and roomier than the $22 hacked IKEA standing desk setup I had before."
"The Worse: I contacted VariDesk hoping for some sort of compensation, as they would have had to replace the whole thing had I not fixed it and thus far they have refused to refund me any amount."
Best Office Furniture Accessories
BEST GEL MEMORY FOAM CUSHION ON THE MARKET: ComfilLife's ALL-IN-ONE features are unrivaled: NON-SLIP rubber bottom, BUILT-IN HANDLE for easy transport and machine-washable zippered velour cover for EASY CLEANING. The ComfiLife Coccyx Cushion is the BEST gel memory foam seat cushion on the market made of premium quality durable memory foam with cool off gel layer on top for superior comfort.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought this because my doctor recommended getting a coccyx cushion for my office chair to help with my sciatica pain. Second this looks to be made of super high quality durable materials and I really like the gel layer on top, it feels a lot nicer when you sit."
"About 6 months ago I started having shooting pains from my left hip down the side of my leg, and even worse sharp and shooting pain from just below my right butt check down the back of my leg. I got tired of hauling the seat from my office to the car and back again, so I bought a 2nd one."
"For their courtesy and fast response I changed from 2 stars to 4 stars."
"My worn out office chair was only making it worse so instead of trying to find an expensive replacement chair I thought I'd try this well-rated cushion...glad I did."
"I ordered this for my husband, however I was willing to use it if he didn’t want to carry it into the office..."
"The design of the cushion really does alleviate the pressure on the lower back."
"If this may be an issue, I advise to try others, as this stiffness may actually cause some discomfort (as per a few family members who chimed on)."
"I have very painful tail bone issues whenever I sit for any length of time, this brought immediate relief, within ten minutes of using it, I could feel the difference."
Best Office Cabinets, Racks & Shelves
Bottom sheaths make the rack stable and prevent scratching floors. ABUNDANT STORAGE SPACE: 6 Cubes in total for a variety of items, for each cube inside measures 12 5/8" x 11 3/4" x 13 1/8" (32.2 x 29.8 x 33.2 cm) can hold items range from pantry items, folding clothes and shoes to books, toys, artworks and fabric drawers; 3 top fabric shelves offer you extra space for lamp or clocks.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I got this for my mom who has a TON of books."
"I highly recommend this product for easy and very affordable organizing."
"The main advice: separate all the tube supports and side panels by size, assembly goes by much faster if you can pick up tubes by size (length) and side panels. Durability, this is the biggest drawback to these shelves: while the website states they are steel tubes, one not-so-hard whack with a wheelchair crumbled two of the upright supports, rendering the unit unsafe."
"I also had exactly six 10 1/2" x 10 1/2" x 11" storage cubes that fit into this organizer. Note that one of the photos include the storage cubes that do NOT come with this organizer; I wanted to show how the organizer looks with cubes in them."
"This organizer is a very good purchase, trust me on this, it is fantastic enough to motivate my lazy self to write this review."
"The storage cube closet organizer is perfect for space saving organization with an attractive look."
"I was a bit nervous at first that it wouldn't be able to hold so much weight but the spokes are made of metal and are the reason behind the sturdiness of the framework. I built mine differently because I didn't have space to build it as suggested (please see photo attached), and it worked with a few extra pieces left over."
"This setup is so nice looking. The rods that hold it together are metal. Modern look and easy setup!"
Best Home Office Furniture Sets
The Bush Furniture Cabot L Shaped Computer Desk in Espresso Oak offers a spacious and efficient workplace for your home or office. Technology features such as a built-in 4-port USB hub add convenience while a soft tray in an open cubby can store electronic devices as you stay connected on your Computer Desk. Box drawer and open storage cubby shelf house office supplies.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Very nice desk for under 300 shipped although some reviews would lead you to think this isn't a nice unit at all."
"I'm a 22 year old gal who, on a good day, can tell the difference between a wrench and a ratchet. It took me about 3 hours (including gabbing with coworkers in between), I had no help, and I made no mistakes. Other reviewers make it sound like this is the rubik's cube version of a desk. The instruction manual wasn't great, but if you just let yourself take a moment to get used to it and follow the pictures, you'll be fine. The color is a very nice, rich, extremely dark brown. I even have the desk facing out where everyone who walks through my office door sees what other reviewers call the "ugly" backside."
"The desk is great!"
"But the whole set is so lovely and totally worth it. The reason this item is getting a 4 star is the charge hub doesn't work with direct outlet. through it, you have to charge it over your computer."
"Perfect desk. Was bummed cause the same desk. In Espresso finish was listed at. Slightly over $100 then a few hours later. When I went to order it. Had tripled in price!"
"While it is true that it does take an increased level of attention to detail to assemble, if all instructions are carefully followed then the desk will fit together perfectly with no alignment problems at all."
"The only thing I had trouble with is when putting the second top piece on some of the holes did not line up correctly This is the last major part. I was bothered by the fact they did not line up and it made me concerned that I had done something wrong, That is the only reason I did not give it 5 stars."
"Definitely set some time together for assembling this as there are a lot of pieces."