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1. A colorful desk mat that's waterproof so your desk will be protected when you accidentally knock over your drink or spill some cereal while working (oops). It doubles as a mousepad *and* helps tie your entire aesthetic together if you have a color scheme!
Promising review: "The color is exactly as described and shown, a sweet little pink. It's got great desk coverage and I love it so much. I hate using a mouse pad and this works so perfect for my wireless mouse. The texture isn't weird so my arms resting on it isn't uncomfortable, and it wipes clean very easily. A great buy!" —Faline Keller
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 19 colors and three sizes).
2. A slim laptop stand to raise your laptop and bring it closer to eye level, especially handy if you use it with a desktop monitor. This is better for the overall ergonomics of your setup, but it also ensures your laptop gets ventilation and doesn't overheat.
This stand fits any laptop from 10–15.6 inches and can be easily disassembled into three parts for easy transportation.
Promising review: "This has helped my neck pain and workflow. I'm used to working in an office with monitors and this made a big difference in my work from home experience by putting my screen at a comfortable eye level. The material is good quality, feels sturdy, and was simple to assemble. It comes in three pieces and is intuitive to put together without looking at directions. There are pads on the top to keep your laptop from sliding. I'm using it with a 15-inch laptop and it's a good fit. I bought it for the ergonomics, but as a bonus, I am liking how it helps me keep my desk organized with the extra space beneath. Great product!" —M
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 10 colors).
3. LED strips for adding backlighting to your monitor, which will take your evening ambiance to the next level. It does more than just look cool, though — adding backlighting can help reduce eye strain by reducing the contrast between your screen's brightness and the rest of the room!
These come with a 24-key remote that controls the 16 different colors and four dimmable modes. Note: You can apply the strips under or around your desk too!
Promising review: "I purchased these to backlight my computer monitors and they work great. Very easy to apply (peel and stick) and easy to configure. 16 different colors, including white, can be selected via the remote control plus dimming. I think that background lighting can be more useful for computer monitors since you sit so much closer to them than your television. Also, the light given off by your monitor tends to be harsher since you are often viewing documents or other scenes with a white background. I'm thinking of purchasing longer strips of these lights to use as under-cabinet kitchen lighting or even to illuminate the toe-kick area. You could set different moods by adjusting the intensity and color." —GMak
Get a 6.5-feet strip from Amazon for $18.69.
4. And a super customizable Govee neon rope light that doubles as unique wall decor. Its bendable design lets you twist it into all sorts of neat shapes, and by using an app, you can program it to all sorts of color combos and lighting effects! The cozy glow this gives at night is unmatched.
Several reviewers compare these to Hue LightStrips and say these are even better, especially for a fraction of the price! Get a closer look at these on TikTok — the reviewer shows how easy they are to put on the wall.
I'd been eyeing this rope light for ages and finally picked it up recently. It's everything I'd hoped it would be and more. First of all, it's SOOO easy to put on the wall — it comes with these little adhesive plastic brackets that you just slide onto the rope and then press against the wall, and continue adding them as needed to support the shape you're making. I stuck with a basic wave shape for mine as I have it mounted underneath a gallery shelf and wanted to keep it simple, but it wouldn't have been difficult to create a more elaborate design! The Govee app makes it so easy to program the lighting however I like, and it's upgraded my nighttime cozy vibes in a MAJOR way. I highly highly recommend if you're looking to improve your ambient lighting beyond just buying more lamps!
Get it from Amazon for $55.99+ (available in two lengths).
5. A desktop whiteboard designed to fit in that lil' space between your monitor and keyboard for writing quick notes, ideas, or even motivational messages for yourself. A little pull-out drawer holds your dry-erase markers and other small accessories!
This whiteboard also comes with a dry-erase marker, accessory channel (to hold the marker), and a storage drawer.
Promising review: "Never thought something analog would be SO useful in my daily routine. I work from home and am constantly project managing complex strategic projects. Having pertinent information directly in front of me and top of mind has done incredible things for my productivity. Never would have imagined it would make such a difference. For a nominal investment, I highly recommend it if you have trouble keeping up with things." —Captainflapjax
Get it from Amazon for $29.64+ (available in five styles).
6. A cute Ikea-style pegboard for placing above your desk, creating customizable storage for practically anything you'd wanna hang. It looks chic and modern, and it'll be easy to switch things up over time!
You could place this underneath a wall shelf to better fill that space as well. Nail-free installation is an option with included adhesive strips! It comes with 18 accessories (hooks, shelves, bins, etc.) to get you started.
Promising review: "I really love this pegboard so much. I was having trouble with my business wandering all over, looking for things and decided to take some time and solve a few problems. This board works beautifully and allows me to have all the main things I need when working instantly within reach. I was able to eyeball it and hang it myself with no problem. So far so good; it appears that it’s going to stay up. I did follow the directions though and washed the latex wall, dried with hair dryer, and waited 48 hours to put anything up on it." —Deborah Kinsey
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in three sizes and two colors).
7. An acrylic monitor stand to set your monitor at an ideal ergonomic height while *also* freeing up space underneath for storing your laptop and other things! This one has a sleek look that'll keep your desk from feeling crowded, since it's transparent!
Promising review: "This monitor stand was exactly what I was looking for. I previously had a black wooden monitor stand but it looked out of place with my white desk. I order this clear two-tier monitor stand in hopes for a more subtle look and it was perfect. It is very sturdy and makes it easy for me to store things in between. I definitely recommend this if you are looking for a clear and sturdy monitor stand with extra spaces for laptops, tablets, notebooks." —Brandon
Get it from Amazon for $19.96+ (available in two sizes and a two-tier style).
8. A glass mushroom lamp because it'll look oh-so pretty on your desk — and it's not $99 like the *very* similar Urban Outfitters one. This'll cozy up your space with breaking the bank and makes a lovely, unique addition to your ambient lighting.
9. Or a sleek LED desk lamp that's easy on the eyes with no harsh glare, crucial if you're someone who often works late into the evenings. It features 10 brightness levels, five color modes, *and* a tilting head that swivels so you can easily adjust the angle.
It also has a touch sensor and memory function to store your preferred brightness/color settings in between uses, that way it'll automatically return to your custom setting when turned on!
Promising review: "This lamp is great, and such a great price. Like many, I'm ramping up my home office since I've been working from home. I feel claustrophobic and wanted to streamline a bit. This lamp does not take a lot of space, the light settings are awesome, brightness perfect for working at your desk, reading, crafts, etc. My husband saw it and said, 'Why do YOU get all the cool stuff, this would be perfect for me too!' So, I ordered him one as well. My 24-year-old son liked it too, so there may be a third on the way soon." —AmazonAddict
Get it from Amazon for $15.98+ (available in four colors).
10. A cushy memory foam baguette-shaped wrist rest made to support your wrists while typing. Sometimes, when the day is dragging and you're sitting there waiting to log off, you just need something to brighten your day — and this baguette is guaranteed to do that.
I love this thing more than I know how to express. It's just so good.
Promising review: "The moment I stumbled upon this baguette wrist rest, I had to have it. It made me laugh and I needed a wrist rest, so why not? When it arrived, I was impressed — it even came carefully packaged in a bread bag! Not only is it funny, but it's also incredibly comfortable. I'll be bulk buying these for stocking fillers and white elephant gifts this Christmas. Everyone I've shown it to has fallen in love with it, definitely a great purchase." —GSKTerry
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
11. Or a dreamy, TikTok-viral cloud wrist rest from Logitech's gorgeous Aurora collection to protect your wrists from that hard desk edge. If your home office desk doubles as a gaming setup, this'll help you achieve that popular ~cozy~ aesthetic that's probably all over your FYP.
This little beauty is available only from the Logitech store on its own — elsewhere, you can get it as part of a bundle with the G713 wired or G715 wireless mechanical keyboard (also pictured above), which I personally own and use every day for work! It's a fantastic keyboard with a sleek, customizable look, since Logitech sells colorful top plates you can switch in and out. But if you aren't ready to upgrade your keyboard, you can still get the cute cloud wrist rest separately! It makes typing all day sooo much more comfortable, and even though I've been using it for a long time now, it still looks as good as the day I got it!
Get it from Logitech for $19.99.
12. A set of stackable clear drawer organizers for organizing the chaos inside your desk drawers and keeping your pens separate from your sticky notes. Because digging around to find the specific thing you're looking for only makes things messier!
In the six-piece set you'll get two 3"x3" bins, two 6"x3" bins, and two 9"x3" bins.
Promising review: "Great product! I bought these to put in my nightstand drawer to store small things, as the drawer is very deep. I've got ChapStick, hand lotions, a small flashlight, and other bedside items in them so they're not just rolling around the drawer. I just bought some more for my bathroom vanity. They fit together nicely but also lift right out of each other. The plastic is sturdy, and they came individually wrapped to keep them from scratching." —Sparkyj
Get a six-piece set from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in an 18-piece set).
13. A pack of adhesive cable clips that'll straighten out that mess of cords tangled behind your computer that you've been trying very hard not to think about.
14. Or a set of gold cable organizers if you're looking for a certain ~aesthetic~ — they get the same job done, just with an extra dash of bling and sophistication.
Brighttia is a Brooklyn, 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 eight colors and in value packs).
15. A high-back ergonomic mesh chair that *doesn't* cost hundreds of dollars — because maybe one day I'll be able to afford a Herman Miller chair, but today is not that day. This affordable alternative reclines up to 135 degrees, has a FOOTREST, and comes in the *cutest* light green shade (as well as neutral options).
Check out this TikTok where one reviewer talks about finding this as a swap for a similar $600 version!
Promising review: "I absolutely adore this chair. I ordered it in the teal color and it is even prettier in person. Matches my office perfectly! I looked around for a chair with a footrest and some of them were so expensive I started to lose hope. Then I found this one and I was so excited! It arrived so fast, very well packaged, was super easy to put together and so cute and comfy for my work office!" —Marcela Eghet
Get it from Amazon for $109.99 (available in four colors).
16. A waterproof, stain-resistant faux marble granite adhesive to update that old office desk you've been using forever without shelling out for an entirely new one. It peels off easily without leaving any damage!
Psst — If you pick this up, check out this reviewer's great installation tips for applying it to a desk!
Promising review: "I purchased this for the sit-to-stand desk that I recently got to dress it up a bit and couldn't be happier with how it turned out! The contact paper is thick and great quality. It does not easily tear and easy to install! Adhesion is amazing! Easy peel, yet would stick again with no problem! Glossy finish and seamless look!" —NotSoChillMom
Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in five sizes).
17. Or a simply stunning faux-marble desk that's less than $100 if you're ready to replace the whole thing. This Novogratz piece is the definition of chic, with metal hairpin legs and spacious cubbies for storing your phone and other items while working.
Faux marble isn't just cheaper; it's also way more practical for a home office as it's easier to clean and won't stain easily like real, porous marble. Plus, another great thing about marble is that it's so versatile, really meshing well with most decor styles and aesthetics.
Promising review: "GET IT! I was looking for a desk to spice up my room and this is IT! It came pretty much assembled and all I did was attach the legs so it took about 30 minutes total from unpacking it to putting on the legs. Stunning piece and it is very sturdy. I love the way it complements the room!!" —Emely
Get it from Amazon for $85.92 (also available in black marble and a terrazzo style).
18. A six-outlet wall charger and surge protector, which doubles as a night-light with a dusk-to-dawn sensor — it automatically turns on when ambient light in the area isn't enough to see. It's designed to handle those annoyingly bulky chargers, PLUS it has two USB fast-charging ports, meaning you can finally put an end to your daily routine of plugging and unplugging things underneath your desk.
Promising review: "These things are amazing. I have one in almost every room of my house. The light is just enough to be able to see at night to use the restroom or navigate the house without turning every light on. I love that the USB ports are built-in — no more looking for an adapter. AND the plugs are set far enough apart you can plug some of the bigger things like Google assistant or large AC adapters and still have plenty of room!!! These are a must-have in a tech or smart home." —SeiranCrow
Get it from Amazon for $12.98.
19. Or an ultra-thin socket cover with an attached power strip. The cover lays flat against the wall so you can avoid awkwardly bumping into it and actually push your desk up against the wall. It also looks *much* cleaner and is easier to hide while still giving you access to several outlets for your devices!
Sleek Socket is a small biz focused on sleek power outlet solutions for the home!
Promising review: "This product is awesome! We bought one in the office to stop a nearby chair from continuously hitting the outlet plugs. It solved the problem right away. So we ordered three more to use anywhere there is bulk on the wall. It saves space, makes arranging furniture and desks easy, it's clean looking. Someone is a genius. Thanks so much!" —Jay
Get it from Amazon for $23.95+ (available in two lengths and a variety of styles, including surge protectors and dual power strips).
20. An affordable 24-inch monitor in case working off just your laptop isn't cutting it anymore. It'll give you a much larger workspace and the ability to drag windows seamlessly between your connected laptop and monitor. Plus, you'll feel more comfortable when you're not crouching over your MacBook every day.
It features a 75Hz refresh rate with 1080p resolution, making it suitable for casual gaming too. It has two HDMI ports — be sure to pick up a USB-C hub if you're planning to connect a MacBook.
Promising reviews: "If you work from home, you must have this in your life! Super easy to set up, great packaging, great quality, great price. I absolutely LOVE this!" —RundownwithRachel
"Just set this monitor up, and so far it’s earned all 5 stars! It was easy to assemble, it’s compatible with my MacBook Pro (with a USB-C adapter), and the picture is great! I just wanted another monitor for when I work from home, so having something available that was affordable like this was perfect for what I needed." —Allison H.
Get it from Amazon for $89.97.
21. An adhesive monitor clip for holding larger papers and keeping them organized. This handy clip can hold up to 30 sheets at once so you can easily reference while typing, especially handy for note-taking and data entry.
Promising review: "I love this product. I always buy one when I move into a new office. It’s basic, but it works. Clip adheres very well to my computer monitor when both services are clean and dry. Use some rubbing alcohol to clean both services before trying to adhere it. I like this document clip because it helps me be more productive. I also use it to hold papers that need my immediate attention if I am not doing data entry. In summary, I’ve purchased this product many times for a reason. It does the job with no frills and it’s a great value!" —Cassidy
Get it from Amazon for $9.79.
22. Or a gorgeous standalone clipboard to prop up papers, a notebook, or even a small tablet next to your computer for easy reference. It's also portable, so you can move it between rooms or travel with it if needed.
This clipboard stand is handmade from thick maple plywood, sanded down with a chestnut brown finish. The included binder clip is removable, and you can choose from a variety of finishes, like antique brass or rubbed bronze.
The Salvage Co. is a Minnesota-based Etsy shop specializing in handmade clipboards.
Promising review: “Well made, well packaged, and perfect for my needs. Especially love that the clip can be moved so the board can be used in landscape or portrait mode.” —Dani Dayton
Get it from The Salvage Co. on Etsy for $22.95+ (available in several paper sizes and clip colors).
23. A game-changing hanging wall organizer you can hang just to the side of your desk for organizing all your papers into color-coded sections — the colored folders are slightly transparent so you can see what's inside.
Each folder can hold up to 25 sheets and the whole thing can be collapsed and secured with the attached cord for easy transport — which is *so* convenient if you're working a hybrid office-WFH schedule. It even comes with blank stickers for labeling the tabs. (Check out our Smead wall organizer deep dive for more deets on how helpful it is!)
Promising review: "It’s very nice and organized, I love it. I needed to make room on my desk and this helped a lot. I was gonna use hooks to hang it up but after feeling the weight of it with all the papers in it (plus my cats eyeing it curiously), I decided to use nails instead. Holds up well so far and I hang my ID badge from it to grab on my way out hehe. I like the size and that it doesn’t take up a lot of space. Very happy with it, was excitedly waiting for it." —Elizabeth Lopez Corrales
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four colors).
24. A transparent monitor attachment if sticky notes are currently taking over your desk — with this, you can keep them organized and neatly visible next to your monitor for easy reference! It has a built-in stand at the bottom for holding your phone with a hole for a charger to pass through.
Each of the attachments has a sticky film that's strong enough to adhere to your monitor, but easy enough to remove that it won't damage it.
Promising review: "I have 568 stickies on any given day 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.
25. Some rental-friendly peel-and-stick wallpaper to add some ~spice~ to your office walls without the long-term commitment (since it comes off easily when you're ready)!
Check out more of the best places to buy wallpaper online!
Promising review: "Loved this wallpaper! Definitely easier to put up with two people and definitely order an extra roll! Used it for an accent wall in my daughter’s nursery and it really just brought life to the room!" —Breanna
Get a roll (28 sq. ft.) from Amazon for $29.11+ (available in three colors).
26. A 3D digital clock perfect for adding some ambient light to your home office. It *might* even help you cut down on the number of times you pick up your phone to check the time — which inevitably ends with you going down another TikTok rabbit hole (looking @ myself here).
Promising review: "This clock is so cute and sleek. It adds the perfect amount of flair to a desk, and doesn’t take up much space. Took a while to set up (since there were no instructions) but after messing with it for a while I got it to work the way I wanted it to." —Vanessa V.
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in seven styles).
27. Prismatic window film to cover the windows by your desk and let the sun cast gorgeous rainbows across your workspace and around the room, because surrounding yourself with a bit of natural beauty can be inspiring. Plus, it adds a lil' extra privacy as well.
Promising review: "I just moved into a house with a boring view of the side of the neighbor's garage from my home office, and I spend WAY too much time in my office. This stuff makes a rainbow migrate throughout the day from the floor to the wall and makes my long work day a lot more tolerable! It also blocks my boring view of the neighbor's garage and their view in my window. It looks cool at night too." —Ariel Dutton
Get it from Amazon for $7.98+ (available in 12 sizes).
28. A budget-friendly wireless keyboard and mouse set that'll make you a little happier every time you sit down to work. It adds an eye-catching pop of color to your workspace, minus any bothersome cords to clutter up your desk.
The set includes a wireless keyboard and mouse with a USB receiver for a 2.4GHz connection. Pick up some AA batteries; both will need them!
You can check out how the clicking sounds in this TikTok.
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. Love the keys on this as well. Sleep mode seems to pop on kinda quick, but it's nothing bad. Just push a button or click the mouse and it's on again. I have had mine for about a month now and will not be going back to any other style!" —Nikki Bell
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in 11 styles).
29. Floating bookshelves if there's a mountain of books cluttering up your home office. These clever shelves make it look like the books are just floating there in place! You can mount books on one of the nearby walls, letting them double as decor while freeing up your desk space.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Kayla Boyd loves her floating bookshelves: "They save a lot of space and since I colorized them, they look like fun decor in my room. It definitely helps me get excited about reading more since they're so cute and visible. The shelves were also super easy to hang and they're very sturdy."
Promising review: "Super chic way of organizing our many books and keeping them off windowsills and other non-book surfaces. This was a great solution and we didn’t have to buy ANOTHER furniture piece — win!" —EmGeeBond
Get them from Amazon for $12.50+ (available individually or in a set of three, and two sizes).
30. Or a pair of agate bookends to add some natural, functional beauty to the desk or shelf in your home office. People compare the quality of these to West Elm, but you're paying a fraction of the price.
Most reviewers do recommend going for the larger 6–8-pound set! These are natural stone, so every piece will be slightly different.
Promising review: "Based on everything I read in the description and reviews I decided to get the 6-8–pound set. I'm happy with them and they look nice in my space. One was a little bigger than the other one but that would be typical for such a unique product. A product like this at West Elm or Z Gallerie would be half the size and double the cost, so this is a great value. This is a natural stone and no two will be alike." —Savvy Buyer
Get a pair from Amazon for $26.98+ (available in four sizes/weights and seven colors).
31. A sunset lamp that'll drench your office in rosy warm light, a lifesaver when you're working late (or it's winter) and it's dark outside. Not only is it a mood-booster, but it'll add to the ~ambience~ of your space so you don't dread being in one spot for 8+ hours.
The distance determines how wide and intense the light is — position it farther away for a softer diffused light, or closer up to focus the colorful beam on a specific spot. See a similar sunset lamp in action on TikTok!
I use both Govee LED strips and a sunset lamp similar to this one (the exact one I have is no longer available) in my WFH setup, which you can see on the right above. I have black walls so the effect is more subtle, but even so my sunset lamp helps light the area and instantly makes me feel more cozy, especially when I turn my LED light strips on at the same time. I highly recommend investing in office lighting like this that's not just your overhead lights! It really makes sitting there eight hours a day feel less painful.
Promising review: "Easy to use and set up. Originally we bought this lamp for the cold and dark winter months to give a nice sun glow in the office room — we loved the warm light so much we moved it into our living room and use it almost every day! Highly recommend!!" —Alex Harris
Get it from Amazon for $8.43+ (available in three styles).
32. A charging station dock and organizer for keeping your tech gadgets in one area of your desk while charging them at the same time (thanks to cleverly placed holes at the back and sides — built-in cable management!). You can stash your closed laptop in this when the work day is over, plus any tablets or phones you keep at your desk.
Great Useful Stuff is a small biz based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Promising review: "It is so simple. It required no setup and the magnets that hold the bottom compartment on are strong. I literally did zero work for this product to help me out so much in my everyday life. It clears up my desk clutter and charges my electronics. Plus, it looks and feels quality for the price without paying a huge amount for such a simple concept. I use an iPad air, an iPhone 6s, and an iPhone 7. Because I work from home, my work and personal electronic have to mix but stay organized. This holds them all. I don't have a problem with it not holding phones or anything like others have mentioned." —Rachel R
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in four colors and with or without USB ports).
33. Brilliant cable raceways that attach adhesively behind your desk so you don't have a bunch of cords just hanging down beneath — these slim raceways allow you to direct the cables toward your power source while completely hidden from view so you can basically forget they're there when you sit down to work.
Promising review: "I have two complete computer setups in my home office, including a total of four monitors, a printer, a vinyl cutter, and a sewing machine. To say that I was in desperate need of cord management and camouflage was an understatement. I only needed three of these (out of the six in the pack) to strategically guide and hide all of my cords. The price is great. The product is amazing. I actually have no concern about the adhesive holding out. The plastic is super durable while still being flexible enough to get your cords in. If you are looking for a simple solution that will last forever, get these!" —Keri Stucker
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in three sizes and three colors).
34. Some adjustable shelves to house both your office supplies and decor and help you tidy up that cluttered desk. It's instant organization that you get to appreciate visually every single day, and the adjustability means you can always switch up your setup to keep things fresh!
The shelves come in two separate parts that can be arranged close together or spread further apart, depending on what you need! Some reviewers even picked up several of these to build a bigger shelving unit on their desk [pictured above right].
Promising review: "Absolutely love this shelving. I’ve been working from home since the pandemic hit and I went from a huge office to a nook in the corner of our sitting room with no shelving or filing cabinets. The clutter on my desk was driving me nuts. Finally found what I was looking for: a place for my little knickknacks and pictures and my notepads/mail/important papers. Building it was pretty easy, although I did need to turn a piece around, but took less than 15 to put together. Makes my organizing heart happy." —bdeleone
Get them from Amazon for $25.99 (available in six colors).
35. Or some pastel storage crates letting you organize your desk or drawers in the cutest possible way, since they stack vertically and can completely fold down when not in use!
Be sure to note the dimensions of these, as the smaller size is definitely small.
Promising review: "When I ordered these I was looking for a quick fix to my desktop clutter (I'm a crafter) and had low expectations for sturdiness and quality — was I ever pleasantly surprised. They snap together quite easily and form a very sturdy little desktop milk crate-like container. The colors are nicer in person then they were on screen and I love that they do stack quite well (not wobbly). Very impressed with these little desktop crates — they are cute to look at, easy to put together and stack nicely." —JustDee
Get the set of five from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in two sizes).
36. A felt letterboard set you can customize with your favorite quotes or inspirational messages — it'll look so lovely next to your monitor or on a nearby shelf, and you can change up what it says anytime! It comes in some seriously cute colors, and the felt texture adds a soft, cozy touch.
The set comes with 300 pieces, including letters, numbers, and other special characters. See an unboxing + setup on TikTok!
Felt Like Sharing is a family-owned small business that offers gorgeous felt letterboards and accessories.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this letterboard. I’ve got it on a shelf in my office and I pick a new funny quote each week for coworkers to laugh at when they visit. The board is so well made/sturdy with TONS of letters for longer phrases. The colors also match well with the colors in my cubicle, which is a bonus. Highly recommend this company!" —Carrie Whatley
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in four sizes and 27 colors).
37. A custom laptop holder so you can stash your MacBook underneath your desk — helpful for freeing up space above when you're not working for personal projects and other activities! That said, you can *also* work with your MacBook stored below by putting it in closed-display mode and just using your monitor, helping keep your desk feel less cluttered.
This holder is designed so that USB, HDMI, and power cables can be plugged in while the laptop is stored and closed, and it provides ample ventilation as well. It's installed with screws (included) and a Phillips head screwdriver.
Beyond 3D Creations is a Boston-based Etsy shop that specializes in 3D design and electronic accessories.
Promising review: "Excellent! I use a second monitor as my primary screen when using my laptop, and this device has been amazing for two reasons: 1) It saves valuable desk space, and 2) the laptop tucked under the desk still allows air to flow through the laptop vents, which helps prevent it from overheating. This clever little gadget has solved so many problems and I’m loving how clean my desk setup is. 10/10 would recommend." —Emma Ayau
Get it from Beyond 3D Creations on Etsy for $15.88+ (available in three colors and three sizes, including custom).
38. An acrylic dry erase board to get rid of the eyesore that is the countless sticky notes littering your desk. You can organize your day's tasks or priorities on this, then take a (much-needed) standing break to cross tasks off as you do them — such a satisfying feeling!
You can hang this vertically or horizontally! Psst — there's a version in a to-do list format, including lines and check boxes, if you need something with a little more structure.
1801 And Co is a small business on Etsy based in Minnesota that makes custom acrylic printing like calendars, signs, blank boards, and more.
Promising review: "I absolutely love my acrylic dry erase board. Not only is it practical for my memory of daily tasks, but it feels more like another art piece in my room. I absolutely love that it’s made by a small family business, their love really shines through in their product, their photo and their handwritten thank you. THANK YOU!" –Maggie
Get it from 1801 And Co on Etsy for $13.46+ (originally $17.95+; available in various sizes, as well as three metal finishes).
39. Fairy lights you can string up behind your desk as one of the cheapest, simplest ways to add ambient backlighting and make your setup feel ~cozy~. It really upgrades the entire room!
They have eight different lighting modes and come in warm or cool white along with multicolor options. You can also layer them with fake vines like one reviewer did above!
Promising review: "I've been looking for fairy lights for my curtains for a while. These are great and look great! I love the various settings you can use to set the right mood/ambience. I'm currently using them in my gaming office and really like the aesthetic feel to the room now." —Charlie V.
Get them from Amazon for $19.99 (available in 11 styles).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.