I have lived in so many shared houses it is unreal. Five different home studios. Cables everywhere. Kitchen chaos. Bathroom battles. I work from home, I produce music, I have edited video till 2am. The tiny annoyances add up.

These are the small upgrades that low key changed my day to day. Not flashy. Not dramatic. Just smooth. Quiet. Incredddible.

---

Heated Smart Coffee & Tea Mug Warmer Set

Okay okay okay I know I said I was fine with lukewarm coffee. I was lying to myself. When you work from home and jump between Logic sessions and emails, your drink goes cold. This keeps it perfect. Not reheated. Just steady warmth. Low effort. High comfort. Amazinnngg on long editing days.

---

3 in 1 Wireless Charging Station

Shared house life means fighting over plugs. In my old setups I had cables everywhere. This one stand charges phone, watch, earbuds in one place. Cleaner desk. Fewer wires. Less visual noise. It is one of those 👏GAME👏CHAN👏GER upgrades that makes your studio or bedside feel intentional.

---

Dupray Bloom™ Air Purifier for Large Rooms with Planter

Home studio number three had zero airflow. Dust, dog hair, cooking smells. As a foodie who bakes and cooks most nights, air quality matters. This one cleans the air and doubles as a planter. Functional and aesthetic. It quietly runs while I mix or cook. Feels calmer instantly.

---

UV Toothbrush Sanitizer

Shared bathroom. Enough said. This little thing sanitizes your toothbrush with UV light. It is such a tiny upgrade but mentally it is huge. Especially when you live with multiple people. Cleaner. Safer. Less ick factor. One of those products you forget about until you realise you would hate to lose it.

---

Ceramic Essential Oil Diffusers

I was sceptical at first. But scent changes everything. When I switch from producing to winding down, I run this with something subtle. Lavender, eucalyptus, whatever vibe. It makes a room feel fresh even after cooking or a long session. Quiet background comfort. Surprisingly powerful.

---

Over ten years of building home studios in different houses I started with the cheapest basics. Slowly I realised it is these small friction removers that matter most. Not glamorous. Just smooth daily living. And once you feel that difference, you cannot unfeel it.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.