There was once a time when working from home sounded like a dream. We thought it would mean 08.55 alarms, aesthetic breakfasts, immaculate desks, lunchtime workouts and sky-high productivity levels, but experience tells us it ain’t that easy…

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First thing’s first, you’ll need to find yourself a good working set-up. This isn’t always easy if you don’t have a separate study area or dining table, but it’s key to have a space that feels organised, calm and comfortable.

If you’re in search of some #deskspo (that’s desk-inspiration for those with more sense than to spend hours scrolling this hot little Instagram hashtag), these #WFH setups will have you green with envy.

I mean, who’s desk actually stays this aesthetically-pleasing? We can’t even see our desks for paperwork and half-finished cups of tea, but hey, this is the vibe we’re aiming for:

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And, of course, our beloved pets always want in on the action. #CatsOnLaptops and @dogsworkingfromhome are our new favourite Insta follows…

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Working from home might not be quite as easy as we’d imagined, but hey, we’ve got this everyone…