If you work from home, your office setup directly affects your output. This plan builds a proper ergonomic workstation from scratch — standing desk, good chair, clean cable management.
Budget: ~$800. Time: one weekend (desk assembly takes 45 min). No wall mounting required.
Shopping List (6 items)
Prices verified at time of writing. Affiliate links — same price for you, supports Switcheroom.
**Step 1: Desk setup**
Assemble the Autonomous SmartDesk Core. Set it against the wall with 6" clearance behind for cables. Program your sitting (28") and standing (42") heights.
**Step 2: Monitor + riser**
Place the Grovemade desk shelf on the desk. Put your monitor on top — the shelf height plus a monitor arm puts the screen at perfect eye level.
**Step 3: Chair**
Set up the Autonomous ErgoChair Pro. Adjust lumbar support, seat depth, and armrest height to your body.
**Step 4: Input devices + desk surface**
Lay the felt desk mat across the desk surface. Place the Logitech MX Master 3S on the right side.
**Step 5: Laptop management**
If you use a MacBook in clamshell mode, set the Twelve South BookArc next to the monitor. Route the Thunderbolt cable from the dock through the desk shelf.
**Step 6: Cable management**
Bundle all cables with velcro straps (not included — $8 on Amazon). Run power strip along the desk's back beam using the built-in cable tray.
Pro Tips
- The standing desk motor is quiet but the desk wobbles slightly at max height if overloaded. Keep it under 150 lbs at standing height.
- Get the chair first and sit in it for a week before deciding on desk height presets.
- The felt desk mat will compress under the keyboard over time — rotate it 180° every few months.