The best gifts for people who work from home are the practical desk upgrades that make long days at the kitchen table or in the spare room more comfortable.
Prices checked on Amazon UK, 10 October 2026.
The best gifts for people who work from home are the practical desk upgrades that make long days at the kitchen table or in the spare room more comfortable. This guide rounds up six picks from Amazon UK, with prices checked on 10 October 2026. Our overall pick is the Babacom foldable laptop stand at £15.98, an aluminium stand that raises a laptop and folds away when the working day is over. For a small budget, the Lesipee smart mug warmer was £11.60 and keeps a cup of tea or coffee warm at the desk. For chilly winter days at home, the Russell Hobbs electric foot warmer was £21.97. You will also find the Gimars memory foam wrist rest set, the SLATOR dimmable desk lamp with a USB charging port and the HUANUO adjustable under-desk footrest. Prices change often, so check the live price before you buy.
Our picks
Babacom Laptop Stand
Babacom Laptop Stand
£15.98
Best overall
Lesipee Smart Coffee Mug Warmer for Desk
Lesipee Smart Coffee Mug Warmer for Desk
£11.60
Best budget
Russell Hobbs Electric Foot Warmer
Russell Hobbs Electric Foot Warmer
£21.97
Best for families
How we pick
We shortlist products sold on Amazon UK using capacity, features, customer ratings and price band. We do not lab-test every model unless a page says so. The Amazon page is the live price. How we recommend.
Compare at a glance
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The products
Buying advice
Our top picks
Best overall: Babacom Laptop Stand (£15.98). A useful gift for anyone who works on a laptop all day. The Amazon UK listing says it is made of aluminium alloy, supports up to 4 kg, fits laptops and tablets from 10 to 16 inches and adjusts in height and angle. It folds flat for storage, and its open two-arm design leaves space for air to flow under the laptop. Add a separate keyboard and mouse to get the most from a raised screen.
Best budget: Lesipee Smart Coffee Mug Warmer (£11.60). Ideal for the home worker whose tea always goes cold during calls. The listing describes an aluminium and ABS heating plate measuring about 10.2 x 12.7 cm with an 8.9 cm heating area that suits most flat-bottomed cups. Lesipee recommends glass or stainless steel cups with a flat base, and a lid helps keep the heat in. The cup is not included.
Best for cold days: Russell Hobbs Electric Foot Warmer (£21.97). A cosy gift for anyone trying to keep warm at home without heating the whole house. Russell Hobbs lists three heat settings, a soft microfleece outer with a sherpa lining, a detachable controller and cable, overheat protection and a 2-hour auto shut-off. The lining can be removed and the warmer machine washed at 40°C or below.
Other gifts for people who work from home
Gimars Memory Foam Wrist Rest Set (£12.84). A three-piece set with a keyboard wrist rest of 43.2 x 8.9 x 3.0 cm and a mouse wrist rest of 16.0 x 8.4 x 3.0 cm, according to the listing. It has 3 cm memory foam, a non-slip rubber base and a stain-resistant fabric top that wipes clean.
SLATOR Dimmable Desk Lamp (£18.79). A neat lamp for a dark corner or a desk away from the window. The listing describes five light modes, ten brightness levels, touch control with memory, a flexible arm and a USB charging port for a phone.
HUANUO Adjustable Under Desk Footrest (£25.49). Useful for shorter people or anyone whose feet do not rest flat on the floor at their desk. HUANUO lists three heights of 11, 14 and 17 cm, a platform that tilts from -30 to +30 degrees, a textured massage surface of 45.7 x 33.0 cm and pre-assembled delivery.
What to look for in a work from home gift
Look at their set-up first. Someone working from a sofa or kitchen table may get the most from a laptop stand or a lamp, while a person with a proper desk may prefer comfort extras such as a footrest or wrist rests.
Think about comfort over a long day. Many home workers sit for hours, so gifts that help with posture, warmth or a hot drink tend to get used every day rather than sitting in a drawer.
Check the size and fit. Laptop stands list the screen sizes they support, footrests list their heights, and wrist rests list their length, so compare these with the person's laptop, desk and keyboard before buying.
Consider power. The mug warmer, foot warmer and desk lamp all need a plug or USB power, so make sure there is a spare socket or port near the desk.
Combine a main gift with a small extra. A wrist rest or mug warmer pairs well with any of the bigger picks for a thoughtful Christmas bundle.
Prices
All prices were checked on Amazon UK on 10 October 2026 and can change at any time. Check the live price on Amazon before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Is a laptop stand worth it?
For many people who work on a laptop for hours, yes. A stand raises the screen closer to eye level, which helps avoid looking down at it all day. Pair it with a separate keyboard and mouse, because typing on a raised laptop is awkward. The Babacom stand in this guide adjusts in height and angle and folds flat.
Do laptop stands help with cooling?
They can help with airflow. A raised, open stand leaves space under the laptop for air to move, and the Babacom listing says its two-arm design is meant to let heat vent. A stand without fans will not actively cool a laptop, though.
Do mug warmers work?
Yes, they keep a drink warm rather than reheating a cold one. They work best with a flat-bottomed cup and a lid. Lesipee recommends glass or stainless steel cups with a flat base for its warmer.
Are foot warmers safe?
Electric foot warmers are generally designed with safety features, but always follow the maker's instructions. The Russell Hobbs foot warmer lists overheat protection and a 2-hour auto shut-off. Anyone with reduced feeling in their feet, such as from diabetes, should check with a health professional before using heated products.
Is a wrist rest worth it?
It can make typing and mouse use more comfortable for some people by giving the wrists a soft support between bursts of typing. Rest the palm or heel of the hand on it during pauses rather than leaning on it while typing. The Gimars set includes keyboard and mouse rests.
Is a footrest worth it?
It is worth it if your feet do not sit flat on the floor when your chair is at the right height for your desk. A footrest gives your feet a stable base. The HUANUO footrest adjusts to 11, 14 or 17 cm and tilts.
