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1. A minimalist tear-off weekly desk planner to bring some order to the frankly alarming pile of Post-It notes and checklists that are mounting on your desk. This gives you a bird's eye view of the legit important things that need to get done each week, so you can bring calm vibes to your work space again.
Bliss Collections is a family-owned, Wisconsin-based business established in 2012 that specializes in stationery, planners and pads, and drinkware.
Promising review: "Designed for the minimalist. If you like fancy designs, this is not for you. It is a great functional design. Small enough to not get in the way on my desk but large enough to write your lists and activities for the week. I love the simplicity of the layout. Recommended for anyone who likes to jot things down during the course of the day and keep track of tasks and upcoming appointments of events." —ElleH
Get a pad of 50 undated sheets from Amazon for $13.49.
Psst — if you want to jazz this up a bit, reviewers love these fine point rainbow colored pens for planners and journals on Amazon!
2. Plus a delightfully colorful poster-sized hanging calendar perfect for anyone who needs to visualize longterm deadlines *and* jazz up their space. The only downside is having to deal with the burden of the MANY compliments from coworkers passing by.
Promising review: "I received my spectrum wall calendar last week and oh boy, it didn't disappoint! Exactly as pictured! It is hard to find a calendar like this, most out there are dull and small. I work in real estate and this is the perfect size to keep everything organized and legible. I have received lots of compliments!" —Tatiana Hall
Get it from our Goodful shop for $48.
3. A wireless keyboard and mouse set because if you're going to be spending eight hours a day in the same damn spot, curating the vibe isn't just a priority, but an *essential*. Reviewers love this keyboard not just for the way it looks and feels, but for the satisfying clicking sounds it makes.
Check out a TikTok of the keyboard in action.
Psst — this takes AA batteries for the mouse and keyboard.
Promising review: "Absolutely amazing keyboard. Colors are eye-catching and make a drab office pop with color! I am currently the envy of the office. Ladies in the other departments are waiting on their own to come in now after seeing mine. Easy plug/play. It travels between home and office with me." —Nikki Bell
Get it from Amazon for $40.99 (available in 12 styles).
4. A set of adjustable desk shelves to organize your professional knickknacks and make your work space feel dimensional and cozy.
Promising review: "Great desktop organizer for the office. I've bought these several times for colleagues. It's a great way to organize things on your desk while adding a bit of fun and personal style." —Ashley Stanton
Get them from Amazon for $25.99 (available in three colors).
5. A waterproof, stain-resistant faux-marble granite adhesive you can use on an old desk to magic it into a sleeker, brand-new version that'll make you proud to take desk flatlays.
Promising review: "I applied this on a black desk and it came out exactly how I envisioned it. I LOVE IT. It looks so pretty! For the price it does the job exactly how it’s supposed to. A good application tip is avoid using a card for application because it can cause more creases and tears — just use your hands and it will take the air bubbles out." —Emily
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in four sizes).
6. A tiny (and adorable!!) cactus humidifier that operates on a USB cable, so you can keep the air in your designated computer space cozy and hydrating while you conquer the 57 tabs open on your monitor one by one.
Promising review: "I LOVE these little humidifiers! I bought my first one to use at my desk at work, because the air is so dry in the building, and it has been a godsend. Not only does it help keep my sinuses happier, but it looks great too. I bought a second one for my nightstand that I use while I sleep at night, and they both work perfectly." —Selene Schneider
Get it from Amazon for $13.89 (available in two styles).
7. A ventilated laptop stand you can prop on a table or a desk to make work easier on your human bones. This makes your laptop screen eye-level to reduce neck and shoulder strain, and gives your laptop fan space to breathe so it doesn't overheat.
Promising review: "I prefer to work with a laptop. However, because it's smaller than a desktop, I had the tendency to look down and hunch while I worked. Given that I work long hours, I decided to get this laptop stand to help reduce the strain on my neck. Love this product. It's sturdy and ergonomic." —Eugene
Get it from Amazon for $28.99 (available in nine colors).
8. A chic, waterproof desk mat to tie your desk space together and make it feel more like there's a "place" for everything (most importantly, your ginormous mugs of coffee).
As an added bonus, all the colors are reversible, so you can change your desk vibe with the season.
Promising review: "It's a really beautiful desk pad. I love that the colors are reversible. Right now loving the purple for winter, but will switch to the pink side in the summer. Makes my work desk look more colorful and pretty! It feels like a good quality mat. As for function, I like that it also acts as a mouse pad for my mouse. Writing on paper with it underneath is not a problem, writing still feels smooth. Overall I love this beautiful mat." —Jessica
Get it from Amazon for $13.39+ (available in six color combinations).
9. A six-outlet wall charger designed specifically for larger chargers that also comes equipped with two USB fast-charging ports *and* a night-light — meaning now you can finally end your annoying daily ritual of unplugging and re-plugging things in the tangle of wires under your desk.
Promising review: "Need something simple so I could plug in all the electronics at my desk. This is much nicer than just a standard power strip since it doesn't add any more cords to the chaos. Plugs are angled enough that they don't get in the way of you have several things plugged in. For reference I usually have my laptop charger, monitor, Google home mini, lamp, and phone charger plugged in at any given point in time. Night-light is a nice addition." —Samantha
Get it from Amazon for $17.97.
10. A mini illuminated relaxation waterfall for your work desk that's perfect for calming some of the post-meeting "AGJAKLFGJAG" in your brain.
Promising review: "Awesome addition to my workspace environment. I've tried several fountains so far. This one is awesome, the pump is quiet, as is the water, it simply provides a really nice environmental impact on my workspace. I run it up to eight hours in a day, use distilled water only and clean it periodically, and it's running just like new after several weeks. Not all of the fountains that I've tried work quite so well, I'm impressed and happy with this purchase." —Rod
Get it from Amazon for $17.83.
11. A cheerful rechargeable desk lamp with a pencil holder and adjustable brightness settings that's giving "I love plants!! I'm just too irresponsible to imagine ever taking care of them when I also have ten thousand emails cramming my inbox and the harrowing weight of capitalism on my back."
12. An undetectable mouse jiggler for folks working at home who need to stay "active" on Gchat, Teams, or Slack and sometimes want to dash out to use the bathroom or walk the dog without doing the whole "BRB, BACK IN A BIT!!" song and dance every time they dare to get up from their desk.
Promising review: "Like everyone else, I stumbled upon this product because of a TikTok I saw. Setup was extremely easy and I'm pleased to say that my Teams green light is on all the time now. Workers of the world, unite." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in eight styles).
13. A phone holder that'll make it a heck of a lot easier to make work calls over Zoom or Gchat, or just to see when a text from your BFF comes through with a much-needed meme tag for an extra lil' serotonin boost.
Psst — you can prop your phone up on it vertically or horizontally, depending on what you're using it for.
Promising review: "I bought this for all of the Zoom meetings I was conducting at home. It works great! It’s very sturdy and allows me a good angle when speaking to clients. Would recommend." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
14. Or an under-the-desk phone holder because resisting the siren call of TikTok at 3 p.m. is beyond the power of any mere mortal, especially if your phone is constantly in view. This will keep your eyes on the prize (which is, unfortunately, an Excel spreadsheet) and your productivity intact.
Beyond 3D Creations is an Massachusetts-based Etsy shop established in 2020 that specializes in 3D-printed desk accessories.
Promising review: "This is definitely a hit! Now I’m so used to reaching my phone from this holder without looking down at my desk, and my screentime has decreased a lot during day time. This really helps in terms of being more efficient so that I can finish my work early and get more me time back at the end of the day. Highly recommend it if you want to be less distracted while working!" —Shelby Cedrone
Get it from Beyond 3D Creations on Etsy for $10.88+ (available in six colors, custom sizing available).
15. A set of floppy disk coasters to remind you of the good old days, where there were only one or two ways you could accidentally miss a correspondence from a coworker instead of 15,000.
16. A set of clear drawer organizers, because as much fun as it is to go on a little treasure hunt every time you need a highlighter (is that a CVS receipt from ... eight months ago??) it's starting to feel a liiiiittle unprofesh.
Promising review: "These organizers are perfect. I use them at my makeup station, work desk, bathroom drawers, and pantry. They are so sturdy and easy to clean. I will continue to purchase these as I organize my house!" —Kylie Manns
Get a six-piece set from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in an 18-piece set).
17. A compact under-desk electric treadmill so you can get those steps in while power-walking to your designated Taylor Swift Work Playlist and powering your way through your inbox.
Promising review: "As someone who WFH, I wanted to work on getting my steps in as it's not always possible during 100+ degree days. This thing has been absolutely awesome (I've had it for about a month now). I live in an apartment and you can barely hear it when I'm walking on it (I normally walk in socks to help with the sound as well). You can put a show on and an hour later you've hit 6,000 steps. Game changer for folks who WFH and have a small space." —Codi
Get it from Amazon for $318.99+ (available in four colors).
18. Or a low-impact, less intense under-the-desk elliptical for anyone who gets distracted by aches and pains from sitting in one position all day — this can help keep you loose.
It also comes with a digital display that tracks time, speed, and distance, as well as eight different modes of resistance, so you can tailor it exactly to your needs.
Promising review: "No assembly required! Took right out of the box and put it under my desk. Spend long hours on the computer and suffer from hip and leg pain. Use the exerciser on and off all day especially first thing in the morning to loosen up joints. Felt the different in just a couple of days. Just what I needed." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $116.97.
19. A mini desktop vacuum to quickly clear up the evidence of your glorious lunch of Cheez-Its you swiped from the office's snack stash, pretzels you swiped from the office's snack stash, and the granola bar you *checks notes* also swiped from the office's snack stash.
Promising reviews: "I got this for my new at-home desk set up and it is a must have if you snack at all. It is great for both key boards and the desk. My desk is grooved and it picks up all dust. I love it, and it is easy to clean and empty." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $12.98+ (available in two colors and battery-powered or rechargeable).
20. A nifty rearview desk mirror you can use for a bunch of different things working from home *or* in office, whether it's keeping tabs on kiddos and pets behind you, watching a TV monitor behind you without getting *too* distracted, or even just making sure nobody sneaks up and spooks you when you're in ~full flow~.
Promising review: "I have a home office, and when I'm working from home, I like to have the TV on for background noise. Every now and then I'll hear something that I'll want to see, and now I don't need to stop working to turn my chair around and see — just put this on the shelf that holds my monitor, and now I can just glance over and keep working. It clips on easily, adjusts easily (my cat will come up and rub against it putting it out of whack)." —Robin M. Padon
Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in three styles).
21. A handy under-the-desk headphone mount and USB charger so you can unclutter a whoooole bunch of nonsense on your desk in one go, plus always know precisely where your beloved noise-canceling headphones are when your coworkers get a little *too* loud discussing last night's happy hour shenanigans.
Promising review: "Simple straightforward product. Easy to mount and run wires to a power source. Works awesome under my standing desk and adds additional USB support for my gear." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three styles).
22. A set of elegant matching desk accessories to bring some order to your space, and establish yourself as the Unrepentant Instagram Aesthetic Coworker. (Someone's gotta do it!!)
Each set includes a pen cup, mail organizer caddy, paper tray, magazine holder, and sticky note holder.
Promising review: "I fell in love with this set the moment it came out of the box. It is sturdy, well-made and definitely worth the price. My living room is all pink and I just inherited my grandmother's writing desk so this fit in beautifully. I am a writer and like to make my writing space as inviting and lovely as possible. This desk set helps me keep my papers, mail, note pad, writing journals, and pens beautifully organized. Worth every cent." —MRS
Get it from Amazon for $35 (available in nine colors).
23. A transparent monitor attachment for those of us with an old school, Post-it Note using habit — this will give you the ability to take the clutter off your desk and put reminders in your clear line of sight. It even has a little spot to hold your phone so you won't miss any incoming calendar reminders or texts!
Each of the attachment has a sticky film that's strong enough to adhere it to your monitor, but easy enough to remove that it won't damage it.
Promising review: "I have 568 stickies on any given and this is exactly what I needed to keep myself organized. They came packaged nicely, no cracks or scratches, and was easy to adhere. The adhesive is awesome. It's not going anywhere!!! I recommend this to anyone like me who needs a cool place for their notes. You will be the envy of your coworkers!" —Mason's Mom
Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in three styles).
24. A desktop ~aesthetic~ download, complete with nine high resolution wallpapers and 12 uniquely colored folders and alphabet letters, 20 hand drawn folder covers, and an easy installation guide. If you're going to stare at a screen for 12 hours a day, you might as well enjoy the view!!
We Do Aesthetic is a New York-based Etsy shop established in 2020 that specializes in high quality custom iOS and desktop themes. This aesthetic is designed to fit all types of MacBooks and iMacs from 12 inches to 31 inches screens.
Promising review: "Pretty and useful!! Instructions about how to download and use are very clear." —kalencaruni
Get it from We Do Aesthetic on Etsy for $4.95 (and check out the rest of the shop's designs for more options for computers and phones).
25. An inspirational pen set for those moments in the day when you simply cannot even. It turns out with these three ridiculously cute pens cheering you on, you can even after all!!!
Get a set of three from our Goodful shop for $14.99.
26. A fully portable mini fridge that may be the MVP of your whole desk — this has just enough space to stock your favorite snacks and seltzers for little pick-me-ups through the day. (Bonus: nobody will ever steal your precious raspberry Chobanis while your back is turned. NEVER FORGET.)
You can charge this using an adapter in your car or a regular outlet, and if you unplug it and take it on the go, items will stay cold for several hours as long as you don't open the door.
Promising review: "Small and discrete for under my desk at work to hold cold drinks or small snacks. I also love that on a day trip I can plug it into my car charger and it keeps things cool." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in four colors).
27. A mini tabletop fan so you can stay cool literally *and* figuratively while plugging away at your desk. This cutie has two speeds and tilts so you can get the air flow at the precise angle you need, and gives off just enough of a steady hum for a soothing vibe during crunch hours.
Promising review: "Got this for my office, as our HVAC is temperamental. It has two speeds to choose from, and I find both not overly loud. It gives a decent breeze and helps fight off the heat and stuffiness on the days that the AC is not up to par. It's a good compact size, and I love the retro styling. It fits perfectly on my desk. I kept going back and forth as to whether or not to buy it. I'm so glad I did! It's been a lifesaver many times over." —bvegan
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in seven styles).
28. A memory foam gel pad for your wrists to relieve some of the cramping and pain that comes with holding your hands over your keyboard the whole livelong day.
It comes in two pieces — one you can prop in front of your keyboard, and the other in front of your mouse.
Promising review: "Picked this set out as just a quick pickup to help my hands and carpal tunnel symptoms while working. This pattern is so cute and goes with my white mouse and keyboard perfectly!" —Johnna Martin
Get it from Amazon for $13.98 (available in three sizes and 14 colors).
29. A set of gold cable organizers that'll tame the tangle of wires on your desk as chicly as possible. Sorry @ everyone else's desks ... yours is officially the sleekest of them all.
Brighttia is a New York-based Etsy shop established in 2018 that specializes in industrial and modern interior lighting and decor.
Promising review: "These brass cable organizers are beautiful and high quality. I’m using two of them to keep a plug-in sconce cord attached to the wall and to direct the cord to the electrical outlet. These little gold pieces add a touch of functionality and glamour to the sconces. Exactly what I was looking for." —Amy Margolis
Get a set of two from Brighttia on Etsy for $11.98 (available in four colors).
30. A felt letter board you can use to leave little inspirational messages to yourself, like "Do your best! ❤️ " or "GET THE HECK OFF TWITTER ALREADY." (*sighs deeply at self*)
Promising review: "I got this letter board to set up at my desk at work. It's a big hit. I love the look and design of the board itself and so far I have yet to not have enough letters/numbers/symbols/punctuation to complete the message I wanted to put on it." —ThePinkPenguin
Get it from Amazon for $20.95+ (available in 27 colors and six sizes).
31. A Bluetooth speakerphone ideal for anyone working from home — it's designed to reduce background noise and help amp up the sound quality of your group Zoom calls, so not only can you hear coworkers more clearly, but they can hear *you* more clearly, too.
You can also use this as a regular speaker for music and podcasts and the like, and hook it up using an AUX cord or an included dongle. Conveniently, it also has a button to mute and unmute yourself, so if you're using different video platforms it's easy to just mute yourself manually if you can't find the button right away on the screen.
Promising review: "Once I started using it as my microphone during cam sessions on Zoom and other platforms, co-workers immediately noticed how much clearer it was to hear me. The speaker on this product sounds nice, making it more enjoyable to listen to conference calls. You can also play music through it, so it can quickly become a way to get a nice little stereo wherever you may be in your home or office when paired with your phone. This is a well thought out product with a lot of versatility." —J
Get it from Amazon for $55.99 (available in two colors; clip the "20% off" coupon on the product page for this price).
32. A ventilated power cord box to tame the veritable jungle of cords under your feet and trick your coworkers into thinking you have a *whole* lot more of your life together than you actually do.
Promising review: "A must-buy product for your messy home or office. Exactly what I was looking for to help save space and hide my cable cords." —Andrew Olson
33. Or for a desk-friendly option, a wooden cafe-shaped cable management box that'll tidy up your space and remind you of your real incentive to get work done, which is to get yourself a lil' pastry down the street.
Hommy Studio is a Florida-based Etsy shop specializing in functional home decor products.
Promising review: "It was hard to wait for this item because I was so excited! But it was absolutely worth it. It's gotten so many compliments but honestly it makes me happy every time I look at it and don't see the big mess of cords." —Christina Ibarra
Get it from Hommy Studio on Etsy for $49+ (available in two sizes).
34. An adorable productivity cube timer so you can go TURBO MODE!!! on your task list, whether you only have a few minutes to spare or a full hour.
Two AAA batteries are needed.
Promising review: "This product has been a game-changer for my productivity. It allows me to have fully phone-free days and focused work sessions without any distractions. The numbers at the bottom are a little small and hard to read, but that's a perk for me because I can focus more on the task at hand." —Acacia
Get it from Amazon for $10.99 (available in six colors).
35. A file folder/book/Cool Stuff holder that'll not only help you organize desk sitch, but will give you the opportunity to maybe prove to your coworkers you have a personality that isn't just "eats tuna salad for lunch."
Promising review: "I have a few papers that I need for reference while I’m working, but not enough to justify needing an entire file cabinet to store them. This is such a cute way to keep things handy without making my desk look super cluttered. It’s part desk decor, part organization system." —Paige
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in three colors).
36. A cascading wall organizer to make it *ridiculously* easy to have all your paperwork organized and at eye level when you need it, and also to take it with you when you're on the move or working hybrid in-office and at home. But let's be real the main draw of this is the absolute FLEX of whipping it out in front of your coworkers.
Promising review: "Organization perfection. I hate file folders stacked on my desk. I pinned this on the wall behind my desk for quick access to several files/papers. It’s a game changer!! More space on my desk too." —Angela Gutierrez
Get it from Amazon for $10.
37. A mini inflatable tube guy for your desk to cheer you on (or remind you to take a lil' dance break whenever you overwork yourself).
Promising review: "OMG! I love this guy! These things large and small will ALWAYS make me laugh. My husband bought the desk version for me and I can always count on it to make me laugh. My co-workers love it too. People just stop by to turn him on for a quick pick-me-up. I think we should create a community of fellow air-dancer-havers and post clips of our little guys dancing to our favorite songs. Anyone in?" —Mark
Get it from Amazon for $9.58.
Your coworkers passing your lil' cactus humidifier in the morning:
