Set up home office with budget under 5 million

With only 5 million VND, can you turn a monotonous bedroom corner into your dream Home Office? It sounds impossible, but my journey to set up a working corner has proven the opposite. From hunting for second-hand items, unpacking each small accessory. To the “wow” moment when you finished assembling the first wooden table. All are interesting, surprising and extremely economical experiences! If you want to create an inspiring, neat, beautiful working space without “burning a hole in your pocket”. This article is all you need: practical, close and full of creative inspiration from ordinary items.

1. Set clear goals for the Home Office

Before starting to set up, I asked myself: “What do I really need for an effective working corner?” The space I have is only 5-6m², enough to put a table, a chair and a few necessary items. Therefore, my goal is to be minimalist but optimal. Nothing is superfluous, but still fully functional. Such as focused work, comfortable online meetings and enough inspiration to be creative every day.

I don’t follow trends, but prioritize what is really necessary. A table that is large enough but doesn’t take up too much space. A chair that doesn’t tire my back after sitting for a long time, soft lighting so my eyes don’t strain. And a few small details that make me feel “this is really my place”. Most importantly, everything must achieve the perfect balance between quality, value, function and aesthetics. That’s not just a criterion, but a challenge for me.

I started my journey to create a Home Office space with careful choices. Like hunting for sales, looking for second-hand items, choosing cheap but durable materials. And each item when it arrives, assembled, and placed in its place. I feel that every expense brings worthy value in terms of both efficiency and satisfaction. (Decorate Home Office with rustic wood materials).

2. The journey to find solutions for Home Office

Spending Plan – The 5 Million Problem and Reasonable Numbers

Once I knew what I needed, I started planning my spending. With a budget of under 5 million, I couldn’t just “spend money” on impulse, I needed a clear budget. I opened Google Sheets and divided it into categories: tables, chairs, lamps, shelves, accessories and decor. After checking the prices on Shopee, Tiki and some used goods groups, I set a budget for each piece of furniture. For example: tables cost about 800,000 – 1,000,000 VND. Chairs cost about 1,200,000 – 1,500,000 VND. Lamps cost about 300,000 VND and left about 500,000 – 700,000 VND for small accessories such as mouse pads, pen trays, cables, etc.

Having a clear plan helps me control my expenses and not go overboard when I see an item that looks really appealing. I also set aside a small reserve budget to flexibly handle unexpected situations. Such as upgrading equipment or choosing better quality, more aesthetically pleasing items when I have the opportunity. Feeling proactive with my budget helps me shop wisely. Choose the right quality items within my price range and feel much more secure during the setup process.

Treasure Hunt – A “Treasure Hunt” Full of Surprises and Fun

The hunting phase was actually my favorite part of the whole setup process. Every day, I spent time searching on e-commerce platforms, Facebook Marketplace, and decor clearance groups to hunt for quality, affordable items. Surprisingly, with patience and a keen eye, I was able to find quality items that many people overlooked. For example, I was lucky enough to find a nearly new ergonomic chair. At half the price of a new one. Or a minimalist desk lamp, priced at only 120,000 VND but with a soft light. Very suitable for a small workspace.

During this process, I learned a few important tips. Always check the seller’s reviews carefully, prioritize products with real-life demonstration videos. And don’t hesitate to negotiate the price when buying used. Most importantly, I strictly follow the list of needs I made at the beginning. Avoid getting carried away with items that look nice but are not really necessary. This approach not only saves a lot of money, but also keeps my overall Home Office space harmonious and consistent. (Protect Home Office walls from mold and mildew).

3. Real experience after 7 days of completing Home Office space with a cost of less than 5 million

After 7 days of using the Home Office setup with a budget of under 5 million. I was really surprised by the effectiveness it brought. Before, I often had to work on the dining table or sofa. This led to back pain, neck pain and difficulty concentrating. But after only one week, everything changed dramatically. The new workspace is simple but extremely neat and inspiring. The cheap ergonomic chair has helped me improve my sitting posture significantly. The desk is not too big but enough for a laptop, notebook and some small accessories. This helps me concentrate better and no longer feel cluttered like before.

However, there are still some things I want to improve. The desk is still a bit small if you need to open many documents at the same time. And the frequent online meetings made me realize that I need to buy a separate microphone for clearer sound. If I had more budget, I would invest in an additional monitor, a desk lamp, and a monitor stand to free up my desk space.

All in all, this is a small but worthwhile change. Not only does it help me work more efficiently, it also inspires me every day. (Decor Home Office with second-hand items).

Conclude

After all, I realized that setting up a Home Office is not just about buying furniture or decorating it beautifully. It is a journey to design a “personal energy zone” for myself. A place where I can work focused, be creative to the fullest. And more importantly, feel like I truly belong to this space. With a budget of less than 5 million, I have created an effective working corner. And learned how to be minimalist, spend wisely, and be creative within limits. You don’t need a large space or expensive things. Just understand your needs, love what you do, and spend some time taking care of every detail. There will come a time when, when you sit down at a small table, turn on the light, you will smile and think: “This is where I want to start every day.”