How to Create a Work From Bed Setup That Still Feels Productive
When I first accepted my remote position at Ever Lasting, my first thought was pure excitement at an incredible opportunity. After a few days, the excitement turned into a question: where was I going to work? In my small apartment that I share with someone in a brand new city, options were limited. So I figured, why not just turn my bedroom into my office? Without space for a desk, it was time to get creative with a work from bed setup.
I know I'm not the only person to deal with this. Whether you're a student in a dorm or a remote employee with a small bedroom, many of us need a work from bed setup that feels productive, creative, and stimulating while we share a home with others. So gather your laptop, your notebook, and all your questions. This is your ultimate guide to creating a work from bed setup that works for you, regardless of how much space you have.
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Small Bedroom Solutions
Working a hybrid or remote job comes with plenty of perks, but a dedicated workspace isn’t among them. If you have roommates or a small living space, it can feel especially daunting to find where you’ll spend most of your working hours. Your bed is a secret weapon that you can turn into a work from bed setup, but there are a few things to keep in mind for a small room.
Some of the biggest challenges when designing a work from bed setup are distractions and clutter. In a small bedroom with multiple jobs, it’s important to keep items organized to prevent a mess that can become overstimulating. Using the Multi Storage Fabric Wall Hanging Organizer for your work and personal materials helps to keep your work from bed setup neat. The best part: it hangs on the wall and doesn’t take up extra real estate on your work surfaces.
It’s not just about organizing what you have, it’s also about maximizing it. In tight work spaces, every square inch matters. It may not be as simple as buying a desk or extra chair to work in, so focus on finding small items that can resolve multiple issues in your work from bed setup.
To mimic a desk, for example, you can add a Pleated Wooden Tray Lamp to your work from bed setup. An addition like this provides both light and a place to keep essentials like chargers, pens, and notepads. This way, you can focus on work without becoming distracted looking for tools around your home.
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Making Your Space Comfortable
When it comes to creating a work from bed setup, the goal is to create a space that you can work in for extended periods of time. The same way you’d want your desk at an office to be comfortable, you can do the same in your bedroom. It’s easy for our bedroom to feel like a place to lie back and relax, but spending too many hours each day lying around isn’t good for your back, neck, or productivity.
A simple way to avoid this problem is by making your work from bed setup ideal for sitting up rather than laying down.
Start with 2-4 large pillows for padding and back support.
Add 1-2 firm throw pillows for neck and lumbar support. Try the Beige Sandstone Square Tufted Decor Pillows for a neutral option.
Keep a bedside tray handy to use your laptop on your lap comfortably.
Another key to a comfortable and productive work from bed setup is mimicking the feeling of a true office at home. Rather than using heavy blankets or working under your comforter, keep a lightweight throw, like what you might use in a desk chair, handy for chillier mornings while you work.
One of the major ways this tip boosts productivity in your work from bed setup is through subtle signaling. If you try to work under your bedding or use the same blankets you use during rests, your brain will struggle to differentiate its environment. Keeping a Light Weight Cotton Blanket for work time and separate cozier blanket for reading or watching television each evening is a great way to keep your environment aligned with your goals.
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Lighting Is Everything
The lighting in any given setting is a major indicator for activity. For example, think of warm, cozy, dim lighting first thing in the morning. Doesn’t quite make you want to hop on a video call, does it? When curating a work from bed setup, investing in high quality, bright lighting for daytime can make or break your productivity.
The lighting you select for the office hours of your work from bed setup should have three main features:
Cool or daylight tone, to keep your mind active
A wide radius, meaning the light fills a large space
Sleek design, for easy storage when work is over
The Minimal Foldable Metal Light works especially well for a work from bed setup as it sits flush against the wall during rest hours, but extends to wherever you’re working during the day.
The lighting you choose for your working hours should be different from the light you use in the evenings. Once again, changing your environment is key for productivity in a work from bed setup. Once you close your laptop for the day, you should also turn off your cool toned lighting, like a mental retreat from the office.
In the evenings, turn to warmer, softer light fixtures. The Planet Orange Lamp is a small option that can easily be placed on a desk or nightstand, and its warm glow can help you transition toward your evening. Ultimately, these subtle changes in lighting are what preserve the feeling of productivity in your work from bed setup during the day.
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Dressing For The Occasion
Easily one of the best perks of a work from bed setup is being able to dress much more comfortably. Out with the slacks and pumps, in with the lounge pants and slippers. This perk, however, can easily turn into a productivity killer. If you stay in pajamas all day long, it can start to feel like you never got out of bed.
To maximize your work from bed setup, invest in comfortable loungewear that you can change into to encourage a feeling of productivity. You can wear the Vintage Inspired Plaid Tank Shorts Pajama Set out of the house to run quick errands, which also helps to break up a feeling of monotony from spending all day in the same space.
That’s another secret to your work from bed setup: it’s about not staying there all day. In an office, you get lunch breaks, coffee breaks, chat breaks - all opportunities to refresh your mind. Break up your at-home work day with small breaks:
Make yourself a coffee
Grab lunch with a friend
Read on your patio.
After all, your work from bed setup should have the same work-life balance as an office job. This means that once you’re off the clock and ready to wash the day away, you should have cozy pajamas ready to change into. Remember, it’s all about the little changes in your environment for a work from bed setup. Changing into the Tamsin Long Sleeved Pajama Set after a busy work day and a warm shower is the easiest way to kickstart the second half of your day. This is a simple way to make sure you’re well-rested and energized for your work tomorrow.
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Working From Home, Working For You
Wherever you work from, you should have a space that makes you feel productive, energized, and comfortable enough to create magic. Just because you don’t have a traditional office or setup, it doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice a great work environment. Your work from bed setup will become a place where you spend most of your day, so spending extra time and effort to make it truly multifunctional will pay off in the long run. The key to your work from bed setup is nailing the balance between work and play.
And remember: you don’t need to fill your room with new furniture or fancy office supplies to make it functional. With a few changes - the right changes - your work from bed setup can be flexible, efficient, and cost effective. To keep building productive and practical habits for your home office, find out Why Loungewear Is The New Work From Home Staple.
Summary:
The right work from bed setup should focus on flexibility and multipurpose items. Find decor that solves multiple problems at once.
Comfort is key. Styling bedding and wardrobe that balance productivity and practicality will make your work from bed setup ideal for long office hours.
Maintain a work-life balance. The best work from bed setup will have a unique vibe during your office hours and off hours to preserve your productivity long-term.
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FAQ:
How can I build a work from bed setup without a desk?
If your room doesn't have space for a desk, you can add smaller furniture pieces, like a small armchair or folding table, to create a unique space to work in that isn't limited to your bed.
What essentials should I buy for a work from bed setup?
In a small multifunctional space, prioritize items that solve more than one problem. For example, a tray lamp can serve as lighting and storage, and a throw pillow can serve as back support or a comfortable way to keep your computer on your lap!
Do I need more than one lamp for my work from bed setup?
Definitely not! The key is to have more than one lighting tone. If you have limited space, invest in a product like the Donut Desk Lamp that has multiple light settings, from cool daylight to warm orange, for variety in your work from bed setup.
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