More people are being asked to work from home — here's how to do it, according to our remote editors and freelancers

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• More people are working from home due to the novel coronavirus and the growing need to socially distance from others.
• Transitioning from an office set up with ergonomic desks and chairs, and a constant supply of coffee and snacks to your home with a comfortable couch can be more difficult than expected.
• Here are the best tips to work from home efficiently, as well as home office product recommendations from our team of remote staffers and freelancers.
• See more: The best standing desks for your home

As more people who have the privilege and ability to work remotely start doing so due to the novel coronavirus, transitioning to an environment that doubles as where you sleep can be even more strange than accepting a temporary new normal.

But take it from several team members at Business Insider who are full-time remote, our team of freelance reporters based around the country, and even yours truly who worked remote for six months, working from home can be just as productive and efficient as working in an office.

There's no greater feeling than sitting around in lounge pants and singing to no one in particular, but there's also no worse feeling than scrambling to look presentable for a video conference you're already late for after a solo karaoke session in your living room.

Here are our most practical tips and favorite products for working from home, along with real photos of some of our setups.