39 Affordable Things To Make Your WFH Space Feel More *You*
Hello to your new favorite coworkers, a Baby Yoda mousepad, a light-up essential oils diffuser, and a We Rate Dogs calendar cute enough to make you cry.
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1. An adorable We Rate Dogs daily calendar to brighten up your day every single time you sit down at your desk. What? Did we do?? To deserve dogs????? 😭
Promising review: "I gave this to our daughter for her birthday and then LEARNED that there is a website to get one every day! I love this calendar. I looked at every picture. It is a combination of hilarious, lovely, charming pictures of dogs with the best captions under each one. Thank you to everyone who is involved in this effort. It made me smile and laugh out loud. Just what we all really need (well, some of us need this). I just ordered two more to give right now." —B. Stuart
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
2. A digital download of WFH-themed wall art with some *Zoom's kiss* level sarcasm to give you something to look forward to when you post up at your desk for the day.
Kiki & Nim is a Black-owned, Texas-based Etsy shop established in 2015 that specializes in modern, mid-century, minimalist, and boho printables.
Promising review: "Perfect addition! It was the last thing I needed to ‘complete’ our room! I get so many compliments on it!" —Traci Skala
Get them as digital downloads from Kiki & Nim on Etsy: the "work from home" print for $4.80 and the "just following up" print for $4.80 (originally $6).
3. A The Office door sign any fan of the show deserves to hang outside their home office area for authenticity's sake (after all, you miss 100% of the signs you don't hang).
4. A set of sheer drapes so you can steal a little bit of nature even when you're 87 tabs deep (and still have plenty of sunlight streaming through your window during the work day).
Promising review: "I have extra tall windows in my sunroom. I decided to order ten of these panels because they were so inexpensive and because the print would add a nice touch to all the plants, white wicker, etc. I LOVE THE WAY THIS LOOKS IN A SUNROOM. My windows are now bright with leaves cascading down and the whole room is just fantastic because of these curtains." —Janice Briggs
Get them from Amazon for $10.28+ (available in four sizes and 11 colors).
5. A pretty pastel mug warmer to keep your tea and coffee warm for you whenever you emerge from the tangle of Slack DMs and emails.
I got one of these for my mom for Christmas (her entire kitchen is pink, it is a Big Mood) and can confirm it is QUITE beautiful in person.
Promising review: "I researched so many coffee warmers and am so glad I decided on this one. It definitely keeps my coffee hot, no matter how long it takes me to drink it. I also like that it has three settings. As you drink down your coffee, you can lower the heat because it keeps the coffee very hot. I like it so much I ordered a second one for another part of the house." —hottytoddy
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in six colors).
6. A set of gold cable organizers that'll tame the tangle of wires on your desk as chicly as possible. Each of these comes with the adhesive included, so install is as easy as your WFH commute.
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 $10.98 (available in four colors).
7. A light-up essential oil diffuser and humidifier so you can not only have a cute little accessory on your desk, but make the conditions in your office to your *precise* standard, from the scent (might I recommend a soothing lavender??) to the humidity level.
Each of these has eight different color modes with two brightness levels, and is equipped with two misting modes, an intermittent and continuous.
Promising review: "Love it, I keep it in my office and love the different light displays, the little measure cup they send with it is perfect for measuring your water for it. The lights have two different displays lighter and darker in each color. It's really pretty as a night-light. The mist is very soft and runs a long time. I will be getting these as Christmas gifts. I love mine and will be buying more the rooms in my home. Glad I bought this one." —Ron Curenton
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in five colors).
Psst — if you don't know which essential oils you want to try, you can get a small variety pack of six essential oils on Amazon for $12.99!
8. A record/magazine/Cool Stuff holder that'll not only help you organize home office sitch, but will give you the opportunity to make your favorite things part of the decor.
Promising review: "I didn’t want anything too bulky on my nightstand but I like to have several books I like to read in bed. I previously had them stacked on top of each other and found this and was afraid it might be cheaply made but it is sturdy and beautiful! I’m such a bookworm and I am in love with this added piece to my room." —Stephy Lynn
Get it from Amazon for $17.59 (available in three colors).
9. A delightfully colorful shortcut keyboard cover so you can easily navigate through (and discover brand new!!) hacks for tricky programs like Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro X, and more.
Chic Geeks is a Black woman-owned tech accessory company that specializes in the "re-introduction of color and personalization" to bring back the nostalgia of colorful tech infused with modern devices.
Promising review: "I bought this keyboard cover as a gift for my niece who uses Final Cut Pro often. She absolutely loves it and discovered new shortcuts for editing. It’s totally worth the money." —Staci Rutherford
Get it from Chic Geeks: the Adobe Photoshop Shortcuts cover for $20 and the Final Cut Pro X Shortcuts cover for $20 (both available in most MacBook models and sizes).
Psst — you can check out MORE shortcut laptop keyboard covers on Chic Geeks' site!
10. 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 cannot say enough good things! The board is super cute and perfect in my kitchen. I was surprised and thrilled with how many letters, numbers, punctuation marks, etc. came with the board. I thought for sure I would need to order more but that is simply not the case, Felt Like Sharing was more than generous with them! The board itself is sturdy and well made, and the ribbing is tight enough that you don't have to worry about letters falling off. Felt Like Sharing is a super responsive and pleasant company to work with and I have a feeling that I will be ordering many more boards from them in the future!" —Lisa K
Get it from Amazon for $20.95+ (available in 27 colors and six sizes).
11. A sweet little small neon sign to install on your workspace wall that comes in a *bunch* of cute and calming designs, so you're bound to find one to match your aesthetic.
Promising review: "So this sign is great. It came completely packed with the little foam pieces shown in the video to ensure it arrives intact. No setup was required, just plug in and turn on. There is a handy on/off switch so it may be left plugged in. The light is super bright and beautiful and exceeded my expectations. Can’t wait to get it hung on the wall!" —Dakota Watson
Get it from Amazon: the Breathe sign for $66.99 and the Do What You Love sign for $49.99.
12. A set of extremely precious cat pens purrrfect for jotting down all your notes during remote meetings.
Tag yourself, I am the pink one that is winking for no apparent reason!! I love her.
Promising review: "These pens are adorable, and I bought them on a whim because of their cuteness, which is exactly as pictured. I was expecting the actual ink quality to be mediocre at best. I was pleasantly surprised to find that they are smooth-writing, comfortable pens. They do not have a huge ink reservoir, so I expect that I will go through them pretty quickly, but I will be buying more when they run out. I also noticed that the seller offers bulk refills, and I plan to give them a try." —Lin
Get a set of 12 from Amazon for $6.99.
13. An adorably encouraging daily planner for your desk you can fill out throughout the course of each day to keep yourself on track for all your calls, goals, and even your water intake. (We love a hydrated work flow!!)
14. Or for more abstract task masters, a "Today's Top Three" pad from Noted by Post-it so you can clear both the physical *and* mental clutter from your desk (while also keeping aforementioned desk cute as heck).
Promising review: "These are fantastic. They are the perfect size and you can write on them just fine. They are not glossy at all. I’ve used ballpoint and ultra fine Sharpie. Would highly recommend these for organizing your day!" —Brooklesby
Get it from Target for $7.99.
15. A portable, super handy rechargeable desk lamp that comes with touch ability, so you can tap-tap-tap your way through different brightness levels and colors to match *truly* any vibe you might have for your work day or Zoom calls.
Promising review: "I was so happy with the first one I bought that I purchased another shortly afterward. In addition to several levels of brightness for regular light, you can select one of several colors for mood/night lighting. You change your lighting selection with a simple finger tap on the top of the lamp. To turn on/off, just press lightly for a couple of seconds. The light is USB powered (most newer nightstands/tables have a USB port) and the battery lasts a long time. You get a lot of light for your money — I strongly recommend this product." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
16. Or a boba tea light complete with ITTY BITTY BOBA on the inside that actually roll around, because honestly, this is the coworker we all deserve.
Promising review: "I received this as a holiday gift from a friend and it’s so cute! Definitely recommend for any boba lovers. It fits in with all room decor as it’s pretty minimalist and doesn’t take up too much space." —phoebe0bumblebee
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $18.
17. 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.
Promising review: "Really cool coasters. They do really look like the old floppy disks — same size, same everything. They are made of silicone so they don't soak up any spilled liquid but I wasn't really expecting them to. On the plus side, they are larger than your typical coasters so you would have to spill a lot of liquid for it to go on your table." —EmZet
Get a set of six from Amazon for $12.49 (also available in sets of four and eight).
18. An adjustable, portable standing desk so you can tailor any surface in your home to the Best Desk Ever, whether you're in the mood to sit or stand.
Promising review: "One of the best health investments of the year for me. This is so simple, yet so much thought must have went into designing it to make it stable, lightweight, ergonomic and sharp looking. A terrific under $40 investment. If you're considering one of those $400+ standing desks, I would highly advise to give this standing laptop desk a shot first. I feel great standing up a few hours a day while tasking away and working hard. Great invention!" —Ben Grablachoff
Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in two colors).
19. A set of elegant matching desk accessories to bring some order to your space. An organized space = an organized mind = you'll be so good at working from home that you'll be tempted to start a lifestyle blog about it (you do you, y'all).
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 $40 (available in nine colors).
20. An edgy skull pen holder (or little planter!) so you can get the desk vibe that teen you always dreamed of: sophisticated, but make it goth as heck.
The Concrete Letter is a Pennsylvania-based Etsy shop established in 2019 that specializes in handmade concrete decor and jewelry.
Promising review: "I am IN LOVE with this skull!!! I am an OMFS and it is the perfect pen holder for my desk. I have to say that I simultaneously made another purchase of a concrete item from a different shop, and TheConcreteLetter's quality far exceeded the other. The two items weren't even comparable... you can tell that TheConcreteLetter puts in the time and care to make your purchase special! I give 5 stars all around." —Alyssa Loparich
Get it from The Concrete Letter on Etsy for $16+ (available in seven styles and with or without a drainage hole).
21. 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 WFH setup 'grams.
Promising review: "I took a chance and bought this originally as a 'Band-Aid fix' to re-finish a desk. I had looked in stores in the contact paper aisles, but all of them were just that ... paper. THIS item is actually a thin sheet of vinyl (?) with adhesive, and I ended up liking it so much I bought more and re-finished my kitchen countertop with it as well! Highly recommended if you want to change the look of your counters but you don't have the money for a full remodel just yet. It can be cleaned with dish soap and water just like a real countertop." —Ezra Boyd
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in four sizes).
22. A rainbow prism suncatcher you can easily hang indoors or out to refract sunlight and make a bunch of teensy little rainbows all over the place, like you're working in your own little magical realm.
23. A luxe velvet swivel desk chair to add a touch of vintage sophistication to your otherwise modern setup. (Also, desk chairs that spin > all desk chairs ever.)
Promising review: "I got this chair in green and it looks much better in person than it does online! The velvet is super soft and the chair itself seems pretty comfortable. It's a desk chair so I didn't want the cushion to be too soft. I love that it has such a great range of height because I usually want to sit in different ways depending on what I'm doing at my desk. It was incredibly easy to assemble, and it arrived much more quickly than Amazon originally estimated!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $129.80 (available in four colors).
24. A mini retro-inspired Bluetooth speaker you can set on your desk to do all your sound-related bidding, whether it's playing your Work Jams playlist on Spotify (read: just a whooole bunch of Beyoncé) or taking calls.
Promising review: "It’s so cute! I got it in flamingo pink, which my little one loves. It’s a shiny glossy finish, beautifully and elegantly made! It’s compact, small and portable. Very pleasant and satisfying shape aesthetically! Large power-on, volume, and pairing up buttons on the right underside and adorable blue indicator light on the left. It’s easy to pair with a phone and a laptop by bluetooth. The sound is incredible for such a small device! Plus the built-in mic is great for using at home or in the car. It’s very convenient to charge by using a micro usb. I’m pleased with my purchase and would recommend to my friends." —Olivia
Get it from Amazon for $18.89 (available in six colors).
25. A set of photo clip string lights so you can either keep photos of friends and fam nearby OR print silly pics of your coworkers so it feels like you are, in the immortal words of High School Musical, all in this together.
Promising review: "Most of my photos are on my phone now, so I put it in the back of my mind and didn't ever follow through. Flash-forward to seeing these photo clip strings with lights! An added bonus is that these serve as an extra form of illumination wherever they are. It's more like a glowing fairyland look. If I could, my entire house would be lit with white Christmas lights and these would fit in perfectly." —Amazon Customer
Get them from Amazon for $10.98+ (available in two lengths).
26. A Kamala Harris laptop sticker so you never have to look too far for inspiration when you need an extra power boost during the work day.
Pin Franklin is a California-based, Black woman-owned Etsy shop established in 2020 that specializes in original art prints.
Promising review: "Arrived very quickly and looks great on my computer :)." —Lindsay Drucker
Get it from Pin Franklin on Etsy for $7.
Psst — this shop offers ✨free shipping!✨
27. 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. The stitches surrounding the border are sewn on evenly and not cheap-looking. The feel is soft but durable. When I unrolled the mat, it flattened out easily and nicely without any creases or having to put heavy weights on the corners to flatten it out (unlike another similar desk pad brand that I bought for my home desk). 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 $16.99+ (available in six color combinations).
28. A portable dual monitor for your laptop so you can go all "Professor X" on your work flow no matter *where* you are — a real perk now that your home office situation might change from room to room depending on what everyone else in the house needs on any given day.
This is compatible with Mac, PC, and Chrome laptops between 13 and 17 inches, and attaches with device-safe metal plates. The magnetic pull is strong enough for you to take your laptop from room to room without undoing your setup, but also easy enough to remove that you can tuck everything into a backpack quickly when you're on the move. You can even rotate the display to your preferences, if you want it at an angle!
Promising review: "I’ve been using the SideTrak for a week now and it has been an absolute game-changer for me. The instructions were easy to follow, and installation a breeze. The SideTrak was first whipped into action during a 2 hour long ride in my car as a passenger, and I was utterly impressed with how much I got done with ease, in that amount of time! Additionally, I’ve gotten a lot more use out of the SideTrak than I imagined— such as when I’m lounging in my backyard, kitchen, living room, pool... anywhere outside of the room in my office, the possibilities are endless! I’m all about efficiency and maximizing my time and the SideTrak has contributed largely in those areas. Thank you." —Ratana K.
Get it from Amazon for $299.99.
29. A tiered plant stand so you can add a relaxing focal point to that one bare corner of your work space (not to mention have a Proud Plant Parent flex).
Promising review: "Ordered the smaller size — it is small and yet sturdy, looks very elegant and is good quality and finish. Assembling was super easy. I am going to order one more. Loved it and highly recommend it." —Ashutosh Agte
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (psst — you can check out other sizes and tiers here).
30. A statement wall decal that's preeeetty much a godsend for renters — all the joy of having a gorgeous design on your home office wall without any of the explaining why the paint doesn't match to your landlord later.
31. A selfie ring light complete with three light settings, 10 brightness settings, *and* and an adjustable tripod stand so you can set the lighting tone for all your Zoom calls to your exact specifications.
Promising review: "I love how portable this light is! As a freelance makeup artist, I carry a lot. This light definitely lightens my load *and* helps in dark spaces. I was pleasantly surprised with the option to have either warm light or cool light. I also love the iPhone holder so I can even capture video as I work! Just a heads-up, you need to 'twist' each section to make the stand stay put and you need to bring a plug that a USB wire can plug into. So worth the money!" —Veronica N.
Get it from Amazon for $27.99.
32. 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 would recommend getting the AC plug since batteries can run down fast. 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 $6.79.
33. A Baby Yoda mousepad so no matter what happens during your work day, you'll still be able to say without one ounce of irony that you have the cutest coworker in the galaxy.
Get it from Zazzle for $12.25.
Also, check out all of Zazzle's Baby Yoda products for more options featuring ~The Child~, including stickers, T-shirts, mugs, tote bags, and more.
34. An abstract print in rich colors that will make anyone who sees them on Zoom go, "Ooh, where'd you get that?"
Nonily is a California-based, Black-owned Etsy shop established in 2020 that specializes in printable wall art.
Promising review: "The studio owner is very communicative. I printed my download with Shutterfly and it turned out perfect!" —Megan Berry
Get them as digital downloads from Nonily on Etsy: the earring art print for $4.99 and the mountain range art print for $4.99.
35. A multifunctional (and infinitely adorable) elephant phone stand and utensil holder with space to display your screen *and* house whatever things you need at the ready, whether it's pencils or even a wee little succulent.
Promising review: "I needed some small decorations for my office desk. I am not very good at picking out things like that, but I had already found an adorable ceramic pig with gold wings at Target and decided to make my desk white-and-gold animal themed. Nothing major, but a few functional pieces that may be aesthetically pleasing in the shape of animals and in white and/or gold. This white elephant holder was perfect! It fits perfectly and is really useful!" —lmk089
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in 11 colors).
36. A set of floating shelves perfect for adding some dimension to the room *and* giving you a place to display all your Funkos and knickknacks.
Promising review: "These I have to say are super cute and trendy. I have wanted shelves like this for so long but nothing stood out, then I came across these. They are exactly what I was looking for with colors! They are made very well, for the price. Comes with all the hardware to install and easy as you have to screw on the brackets yourself. I love that you have a few different choice on how to put the bracket." —Janna
Get a set of three from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in two colors).
37. An Amazon Echo Dot, Amazon's most popular Alexa-enabled device, because it comes equipped with a new "Work From Home" routine. You can personally tailor it to have Alexa remind you when to start your day, when to take breaks, when to eat, when to start making dinner, and — most importantly!! — when to log the heck off.
Also?? Sometimes you just need to have a coworker who tells you weird jokes and warns you when it's about to rain and is always up-to-date on the latest world news. This lil' Echo can help fill the coworker-shaped void in your WFH heart.
Similar to other Alexa-enabled devices, the Echo Show 5 responds to voice commands and can be synced with Audible, Amazon Music, Amazon Video, and other apps and programs like Spotify, iTunes, and NPR.
Promising review: "It's small and looks great. Great quality. And for such a low price, it does so much. And now during the stay at home days of the pandemic and working from home, it keeps me entertained all day!" —ADELA
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in four colors).
38. Plus an set of always-handy smart plugs you can sync with your devices like Alexa and Google Home to adjust things like the lighting or the AC in your office without actually having to get up to do something about it.
You can also control the devices plugged into it via an app, which will turn items on and off no matter where you are. Plus, if you live in a big household, you can set up the app on multiple devices so everyone will be able to sync with them.
Promising review: "This smart plug is much easier setup than what my experience. Works well with Google Assistant. Especially right now working from home making us more lazy than before. I like this!" —Geno
Get a set of four from Amazon for $27.99.
39. A corgi memo board you can stick to the side of your laptop so your new furry friend can be like, "Hey! Update that PowerPoint before noon, woof!" And you'll be like, "Aww, yeah, buddy. I should!!"
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $10 (originally $14).
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