Where to buy cheap monitors and desk chairs if you’re suddenly working from home
THE coronavirus pandemic is making more people work from home, while companies are trying to avoid reduced productivity.
If you’re going to be stuck at home for more than a week, it's worth trying to recreate your work desk.
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Otherwise, if you simply bring your work laptop home or you work from your personal one, you might find yourself slipping into a terrible posture.
Or if you’re working from the dining room table, you may duck into the kitchen every 15 minutes for a snack.
So where can you buy monitors and desk chairs to set up the ideal office from the comfort of your home? We've scanned the market and listed some of the best deals around below.
Of course, if you buy online, check delivery fees as retailers may add these on top of the order amount.
Can you expense the items?
DON'T automatically expect your boss to pay for the second monitor, even if you have two in the office.
If you plan to fork out cash to make your home office more comfortable, it's worth asking your boss whether you can expense it.
There are no official rules around this, so you'll need to have a conversation about it.
You're not guaranteed to be reimbursed, so keep this in mind before you depart with your cash.
Alternatively, some companies will allow you to temporarily borrow monitors from the office, so it's worth asking about this too.
Where to buy a cheap monitor
By having two screens, you may find it easier to work on multiple projects at the same time.
You can do this easily from either a Mac or Windows laptop by plugging in a second display and using the laptop’s screen as your primary one.
To find cheap monitors for your temporary home office, it's worth checking the major electrical goods retailers.
You can also use Google's price comparison tool, Google Shopping, for free.
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We scanned the market and found that is selling 21.5" Acer monitors for £69.99, but there's only limited stock available so it's best to be quick.
Meanwhile, is selling HP monitors in the same size for another tenner at £79.99.
is also selling a wide range of monitors, with costing £54.99.
It's been reduced from £86.99, and comes with free delivery.
You may also find bargains on , although you'll need to make sure that you're buying from a reputable seller.
If you aren't keen to spend money on a new monitor, keep in mind that you can use your TV as a second screen too.
Depending on what laptop you're using, you can connect it with an HDMI cable directly alternatively buy an USB C to HDMI adapter.
This costs £10 on , so it'll work out cheaper than buying a new screen.
Where to buy a cheap desk chair
Desk chairs can cost several thousands of pounds for posh brands, but you can find more budget-friendly options too.
It's worth considering something basic with an adjustable seat so you can sit level with your desk.
As many shops and retailers have shut their doors due to the coronavirus, you may find it hard to try before you buy but you should be able to get an idea from online descriptions.
To find cheap desk chairs, simply have a look on the major furniture retailers' websites to see what they're offering.
Once again, it's also worth using Google Shopping to find the best deal for you.
The price of desk chairs start from £35 at , which will get you a height adjustable one with no arms so you can easily tuck it away when not in use.
But you can get even away cheaper by shopping on , which is selling a similar one in pink or blue for £25.
If you don't mind spending a bit more, has a wide selection of more than 600 chairs.
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