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As a full-time work-from-home employee, I've come to realize that a functional setup is very important. I've optimized my space with tiny, practical gadgets like cord wranglers to more expansive upgrades, like my favorite desktop charging mat and an under-desk treadmill.
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After several years of working with starter desks, chairs, and other flagship office accessories, a recent move and a new diagnosis prompted me to totally upgrade my space -- and I'd recommend splurging on this excellent desk and chair.
The desk
About two years ago, I added an inexpensive, adjustable standing desk to my workspace to make it easy to incorporate a walking pad (and more steps) during my day. When I moved to a new home, I was ready to commit to a more elevated adjustable desk in my refreshed home office space to balance traditional seated work with working while walking. I wanted something sleek that looked appealing, too. I didn't want it to be obvious that it was an electric desk.
Eureka's Ark SD was the perfect choice. It has a storage drawer and a wood-like tabletop that make my tiny office feel luxe. It also adjusts up or down with the touch of a button, so you can customize your WFH experience, whether you're on your feet or in a chair. Plus, I'm five-foot-ten, and it goes plenty high, so this will work for taller folks, too. It's an investment piece with a nearly $1,000 price tag, but for a fully WFH employee, I think it pays for itself daily.
This desk has been key in helping me maintain my step count and mitigate some new health challenges. It also looks like a stately desk, and Eureka also offers several other styles and sizes to accommodate personal tastes. I've had mine for almost two months now, and it's been a functional upgrade over my much smaller adjustable desk, which had to be shifted manually. I have more tabletop space, the ability to sit or stand comfortably, and an aesthetically pleasing look with the Ark SD.
The chair
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