Any short people have a good home office setup? I can't seem to find the right chair and desk for my size so I always end up sitting on the floor.

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Standing desk, and the ikea stuff back chair

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Get an adjustable standing desk

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Yoga blocks are the solution for your feet to rest on!

Source: Am a fellow short person

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Yeah, I usually just sit cross legged or have my feet up on something. Unfortunately, my desk is a tad higher so my chair is also too high for my feet to reach the ground 😅

How short are we talking about? There are laptop carts that go really low and can be paired with any chair of your choice—it’s not perfect, but better than sitting on the floor!

Seville Classics Mobile Laptop Computer Desk Cart, Height-Adjustable from 20.5" to 33", Walnut https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0097GMHXG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UjE5BbZRNNT6Y

Do yourself a favor and get the best chair you can chair you can afford. Your back will thank you for it. I got a humanscale freedom chair on Craigslist for like 250 and I swear by it

Any recs for cheap but good adjustable desks

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Or IKEA has a manually adjustable one I believe

Idk, I think a home office setup is worth splurging a bit on (if you will use it a lot). It significantly increases productivity for me and also improves my health (e.g., prevents upper back pain and tight hip flexors)

IKEA has a fully motorized version for ~$500

I have the IKEA motorized standing desk. The motor stopped working after 14 months of use

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