LG Ultrafine - This is the spiritual successor to Apple’s legendary thunderbolt display and a seamless experience with a Mac. Just plug in a single USB-C cord and you’re good to go. New they are quite expensive so I went with the refurbished 24” 4K LG Ultrafine, which looks brand new and has worked great. If you have a Mac, there is no better monitor for you than this one. The retina screen is stunning in person.

If you have MacBook Pro that can power a larger monitor, I recommend the refurbished 27” 5K version.

It is worth investing in something you are staring at 8 hours a day. The cheaper panels really don’t compare.

Desk Accessories

Bose QC35 II Headphones - The most comfortable noise-cancelling headphones in existence. I tried the Beats and they start hurting your ears after a few minutes. I wear these most of the day.

Apple Magic Trackpad 2 - I am dependent on all the MacBook trackpad swipe gestures and love being able to use them on a larger surface. A mouse feels so antiquated by comparison.

Apple Magic Keyboard - A must if you are used to the Mac keyboards.

Phillips Hue Lights - I use these bulbs throughout my house so I can dim them before bed (my sleep stack).

Anker Wireless Charger - There isn’t much of a difference in wireless chargers. Anker nails the things that matter (clean design, reliable, cheap). They are my go-to brand for accessories.

Coffee

Working from home isn't complete without coffee. It is easy and cheap to make quality coffee at home. Back when people worked in offices, I would make my coffee and bring it into the office with a 25oz S'well bottle that would last me the whole morning (I try not to drink coffee after noon). This is way cheaper than buying coffee every day and the quality is far better.

Grinder

The grinder is the most important piece of gear in making great coffee. Do not buy a cheap blade-style grinder that randomly pulverizes coffee beans into a muddy mess. The best beans will taste like junk if they aren’t ground evenly.

A conical burr grinder that reliably grinds beans into a consistent size is a must. The Baratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder is the gold-standard in grinders and is worth the investment. It is the top-rated Wirecutter pick as well. If you are looking for something cheaper, the Capresso Infinity Conical Burr Grinder is a solid <$100 option.