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1. A wall-mounted shelf desk — it's easily assembled and great for small spaces to give you a trendy yet functional workspace.
Promising review: "I had this blank corner in my living room and I just knew this ladder desk would be a gorgeous addition to the area. I don't have an extra room for an office or even the kind of space in our small home to designate to a bulky desk. It was very easy to assemble, it took maybe 25 minutes to put together. I love having my own spot to get my work done on my MacBook. Plus, this spot is perfect to work on any crafts/DIYs. I added a pouf seat instead of a chair just to save even more space since it easily slides underneath the desk. Anyway, I'm so stoked about this purchase! I highly recommend it." —Heather Nicholson
Get it from Amazon for $149.69+ (available in three colors).
2. An adjustable mesh desk chair because you need somewhere comfortable to sit. This chair will provide you with all the lumbar support, adjustable flip-up armrests, a neck rest, and recline function you never would've experienced with your dining room chair.
Psst — For even *more* support, you can snag that lumbar pillow pictured on the right here.
Promising review: "I got spoiled by a Herman Miller chair at work. I've been putting up with some cheap cloth and foam computer desk chair for years. Now that I'm a bit older, and do some work at home, I needed more comfort and support, and this chair works for what I need and it didn't cost me $800. Granted this one isn't as adjustable, and the lumbar support isn't pronounced, but it is soooo much better than what I had. It might be difficult for some to put together, as it can be a bit heavy for one person, but the weight also contributes to the 'well-made' feeling once put together. The best thing about this chair is the size of the seat, which fully supports my butt, and back of my thighs, all the way to the back of my knees. The neck support is nice too, but I could see some being irritated with the limited positioning — it can be removed." —Christopher L. Dulawan
Get it from Amazon for $269.50 (available in two colors).
3. Or an ergonomic exercise ball chair designed to keep your mind and body engaged with micro-movements. Now you can stay more focused on your work and reduce pressure on your lower back and shoulders at the same time!
It's recommended for people ranging from 5' to 5'11" tall. If you have a tall desk that isn't adjustable and you find this chair a bit too low to the ground, you can pick up leg extenders to add extra height.
Promising review: "I have issues with my lower back and have struggled for years to find the right office chair for my home office. I sit and work about eight to 10 hours a day. Never thought about a ball chair until my doctor said maybe I should try it. Oh my goodness. Why didn’t he suggest this sooner?!! It works fantastic. Because it forces you to sit in an upright position and not slouch it relieves the pressure on the lower back and shoulder blades. While my pain is not completely gone it has gotten better and will probably continue to improve the longer I use the chair. While everyone has different issues and different pain who knows if it will work for you but it did for me. Try it! You might just be amazed." –Katy
Get it from Amazon for $69.98 (available in four colors).
4. A to-do list so you can stay on top of your daily tasks. Remove the stress of falling behind by literally taking things one at a time. Celebrate the little accomplishments and treat yourself after you've finished your list. You deserve it!
Friends Kaylyn Minix and Michelle Askin founded Bloom, a small business creating the most adorable and productivity-boosting planners and desk accessories, after meeting at the University of Delaware.
Promising review: "Exactly what I was looking for! Perfect for planning the day and keeping me on task with what I want/need to accomplish." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $6.95 (available in two patterns).
5. Or, an acrylic personalized wall calendar to keep you organized and make sure you never miss a meeting or an appointment.
Acrylic Sign Art is a small business based in Washington state that sells acrylic calendars, dry-erase items, and magnetic calendars.
Promising review: "Great gift for my niece who just moved into her first place. High quality product. Matches any decor. Would purchase from again." —m beach
Get it from Acrylic Sign Art on Etsy for $24.90+ (available in five sizes and three marker sets).
6. A rotating timer that you can set for a specific amount of time to help with your productivity and also to remind yourself that you need to take a break every once in a while.
You can set the timer for 5-, 10-, 15-, 20-, and 30-minute blocks by rotating it to the time you want. Then it will start the countdown. There are also four volume options in case you don't want to disrupt any other people in your home.
Promising review: "I love this timer to keep me on task while working from home! For the price, I was honestly impressed with the quality. My only suggestion would be an option for the display to stay backlit. You can press the snooze button on top to light the display for about five seconds, but that’s not super convenient if you have it rotated in timer mode, plus you have to actively press the button rather than just glancing at how much time is left. Honestly, this is a very small quibble that I could fix simply by not working in a dimly lit room, but it’s really the only critique I have. All in all, this is a fun and functional desk accessory!" —Angela Reiber
Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in 30- and 60-minute configurations and six colors).
7. Or a productivity timer you'll need if focusing for long periods of time is a real struggle for you. Set it to anywhere from one to 60 minutes. As the color disappears, you'll be closer to taking your well-deserved break. Hopefully, structure and disciple is on your vision board for this year because you've just found something to help you master both.
A popular way of doing this is to set the timer for 50 minutes, so then you work work work for that stretch and then take the ten minutes at the top of the hour for other tasks like checking Instagram or answering texts. Then you can restart the timer and do it again. If anything, it's just sometimes a reminder of what you can get done in a certain amount of time if you block distractions out, which will motivate you to *keep* working that way.
Promising review: "I’m a newly discovered ADHD adult and use this to keep myself moving along tasks through the day. Set goals, hurry, move on. I’m self employed and many days work from computer with headphones on. While the beeper on this is loud on the hi setting, it is no match for noise cancelling headphones. So I took it apart, soldered and drilled in a super bright LED bulb in the corner of the dial face. And now it is perrrrfect." —Atkins
Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in five colors).
8. A memory foam chair cushion that'll help keep you from taking a lot of extra breaks from work because you're simply uncomfortable. It's made with memory foam and can possibly help with posture, spinal alignment, lower back pain, and discomfort in your legs and tailbone from prolonged sitting.
Promising review: "First of all, I sit for hours at a time, and I always complain about my back or bottom hurting. Well, once I started sitting on this memory foam cushion, I noticed a difference right away. And I was still comfortable sitting after a few hours. The cushion is large and fits my entire chair seat. I am happy it works and is large enough for all of me!! The cushion also has a zipper on back so the cover can be removed and washed." —AkaPurple
Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in five colors).
9. A minimalist 3D digital clock to upgrade your office's aesthetic and keep you on track. It is bright and easy to read at many distances, so you won't have to squint to know what time it is.
Get a close-up look at it in this TikTok!
Promising review: "Love all the little features of this clock! To be honest, I thought it was just to display the time, but it comes with much more! It does well in my office and is large enough to see! Love that I can adjust the brightness as well! 10/10 would recommend!" —Nelly
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes, two colors, and other styles).
10. A pair of Bluetooth-enabled noise-cancelling headphones that will help you maximize your productivity. They allow for up to 40 hours of non-stop playtime in wireless active noise-cancellation mode, and 60 hours of playtime in standard music mode. Keep the outside commotion where it belongs while you stay laser-focused on your work.
Promising review: "I recently found the need for over the ear Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones three days a week, four hours at a time. I needed them to be comfortable, possess strong noise cancelling capabilities, sound good and be of good quality without an exaggerated price.
I bought these based on the overwhelming number of positive reviews. They sound great, are very comfortable for extended periods, pair easily with Apple products and the noise-cancelling capabilities are very good. The economical price makes these a tremendous value. I highly recommend l these even compared to the many models costing twice as much." —M. de La Torre
Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in three colors).
11. A set of super adhesive and super colorful sticky notes so you can leave yourself reminders, write annotations in your books, make lists, save contacts, and so much more!
Promising review: "This little notebook with different size sticky notes is perfect for my needs. I go from classroom to classroom throughout the day and this is just the right size to take with me. Using the different colors make different topics easy to identify." —Miss Vicky
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in three styles).
12. A cord-managing box to hide the big mess of cords that you have grown to ignore. Just place the extension cords and plugs into the box, straighten out the wires, and your workspace will look more organized and aesthetically pleasing.
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
Get it from Amazon for $17.99. Plus, check out an option that'll blend in with wood floors.
13. And, an electrical outlet cover with a power strip so you'll be able to push your desk or other furniture against the wall, while plugging in multiple devices at once.
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 multiple styles, including surge protectors and dual power strips).
14. A USB-powered cooling pad for anyone whose laptop overheats and makes embarrassingly loud sounds when they use it for what seems like a few minutes. The pad has three fans to give your computer the chill pill it so desperately needs. Maybe now you can get more work done and finally take a break before your laptop does.
Promising review: "Best purchase I have made in years. Only had it two days, but the first words out of my mouth to my wife were, 'I can work for hours like this.' If you work from home and like to work on the couch, recliner, breakfast nook, patio, etc, and you have your computer in your lap, this is an absolute must-have. Not only does it keep your legs and lap cool, but it also keeps your computer cool and able to process much more efficiently." —Trent Thiel
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in three colors).
15. A printer stand you can conveniently fit right under or next to your desk. You'll have more room to work, and you can simply lean over to collect your freshly printed documents.
Plus, it has anti-skid pads so it will stay in place and can hold up to 44 pounds.
Promising review: "We were looking for a stand for our printer as our computer desk is rather small. This fits our printer and allows for extra storage room underneath. It was easy to assemble and is very sturdy. The anti-skid feet keep it in place, but it can still be moved around with a little effort." —Jjoslin
Get it from Amazon for $38.80.
16. A folding wall organizer for you to store your important documents in a place that's easy for you to access. Now that dusty stack of forms can finally be sorted and filled out!
Promising review: "This is awesome and I love it. I work from home and I’ve been trying to keep my desk free from papers. This thing is awesome! The bottom pocket is large enough for me to store my day planner. I mounted it to the wall with a Command hook and it was easy-peasy! An attractive and functional way to sort and store paper. I love having all the papers I need readily available and visible so it reminds me that they're there, but not they are not overtaking my desk and irritating me." —Mandy
Get it from Amazon for $6.47+ (available in four colors).
17. A simple cellphone stand so you can take important calls, watch your favorite shows and movies, and even charge it while you complete other tasks.
You can use this with an iPhone or an Android. Plus, it has a cutout in the back so you can thread a charging cable through it.
Promising review: "I’ve had this on my wishlist and finally decided to purchase. I’m so glad I finally did. I was most surprised by the fact it is made of metal and not plastic. It is sturdy and keeps my phone within easy reach on my desk at work. I love the cord cutout that allows you to charge with the phone in an upright position. With my old stand, I would have to charge with the phone on its side. If you listen to music while you work, this is a functional and attractive addition." —Jenn.K
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 10 colors).
18. And an adhesive under-desk phone holder if you can't seem to stop checking your phone every two seconds. Just use the included tape to stick your phone under the desk. Cross your fingers and hope that the out of sight out of mind method helps you get more done.
Beyond 3D Creeations B3D is a Boston-based small business that specializes in creating useful gadgets that solve small problems in your office and home.
Promising review: "This is definitely a hit! I installed it horizontal because my desk has a square frame under it that I couldn’t put it on as the instruction, but it still do its job. 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. I work remotely from home, 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 Creeations B3D on Etsy for $11.88+ (available in six colors and two dimensions).
19. A privacy sign great for anyone who works from home in a house full of people who might not know the meaning of personal space or boundaries — because to them, closed doors = come right in.
Promising review: "To be honest, I bought this originally as a bit of a joke for my spouse who has been working from our bedroom office for the last 7 months. However, it has proven incredibly useful! I now know when she's on a Zoom call and shouldn't barge in, or when I can poke my head in and ask a question. Even our young kids have figured out that 'red means leave mommy alone'! It stuck onto our door super easily (though I haven't tried to take it off yet either!), and has a stratifying magnet system that locks each indicator sign into place (it's surprisingly satisfying to just spin the think around!). Again, this was a surprise hit!" —J Paine
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in black and white).
20. A soundproofing strip to help block out the commotion from noisy neighbors, construction, loud TV shows, or any other annoying noises that would interrupt your meetings.
PLUS: This also makes sure that your air-conditioning and heat doesn't escape under your doors, thus saving you energy and money!
Promising review: "This product works really well! I needed a quick fix to my home office situation. I live in an apartment in Manhattan and never noticed how much sound comes in and out, until I had to be on conference calls working from home! This little tape made a big difference, took me a couple of minutes to install." —Sandra Hernandez
Get it from Amazon for $7.97+ (available in four colors and two lengths).
21. A set of stackable clear drawer organizers that will force you to categorize your pens, pencils, sticky notes, binder clips, etc. and stop ignoring the mess that lives in your drawer. You'll definitely feel more organized and ready to conquer your work week!
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 lip balm, 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).
22. A selfie ring light for anyone whose Zoom square looks like they're an anonymous silhouette. In just a few minutes, this light will take you from witness protection status to the beautiful familiar face everyone knows and loves — and you won't have to waste time trying to find the best lighting before your meeting starts!
Promising review: "I love this light and tripod stand. No, I am not a makeup or selfie influencer, but I do work from home and have found my office lighting is terrible. When I have conference calls it is impossible to not look like I work in a dark closet. I place this light up above my computer and it has been a real game changer for my at-home setup. The lighting options are great, and I love the use of the remote for when I make training videos." —Shannon Smith
Get it from Amazon for $25.25.
23. Or a clip-on style if you want something that requires even less effort to assemble. Just clip it onto your computer and turn on the light, and in no time at all you'll be camera-ready! It also has three lighting modes so you'll look your best no matter the quality of light in your home.
The light is powered via USB and has three light colors and 10 brightness levels.
Promising review: "I don't have the best light in my living room. Working from home, I have had my fair share of Zoom and Skype meetings and without this light, my face was shaded no matter how hard I tried to get light. Now with the different shades of light as the day passes, I can change the light brightness and not look like I'm in a dungeon." —David and Paige
Get it from Amazon for $18.79.
24. An adjustable foam footrest designed with two sides so you can support your legs or just use it to rock back and forth. It can possibly help with bad posture and back, leg, and hip pain from sitting. If you're someone who can't focus unless you move around, then you'll definitely find the rocking feature to be an effective time saver.
Plus, you can remove the velvet cover for easy cleaning!
Promising review: "My feet have found heaven! After just over a year of working from home, I've finally decided to invest in some home office upgrades. I was on the fence about a footrest, but the new desk chair I had purchased had a few comfort issues, and I thought this foot rest might help address those. I wasn't wrong! From the first moment my feet landed in the plush comfort of the foam, I haven't wanted to take them off of it. As a fairly active person most of my life (basketball, horseback riding, running, etc.) I haven't been kind to my body. My back, knees, hips, and feet have all paid the price. This footrest has helped alleviate much of the daily pain I deal with, and at a far cheaper price than the ergonomic chair." —Wild-Haired Gurl
Get it from Amazon for $39.95+ (available in four designs and two fabrics).
25. A portable monitor to help you expand your workspace and possibly get more done. Just connect either your phone or your laptop to the additional screen with the provided cable. You'll instantly be able to enjoy a split screen that will help you conquer tasks faster.
Promising review: "I was hesitant to buy this monitor because I had never heard of the brand and am always a skeptic. I wanted a portable monitor for when I work from home. I also utilize this as a third monitor with my laptop and second monitor. I've had this product for almost a year and can only say great things. It works perfectly. It comes with a foldable case, which can double as a stand. It also comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable, a mini-HDMI to HDMI cable, and a power adapter (with a USB-A to USB-C cable). I couldn't have asked for a better portable monitor! Don't hesitate!" —A. C. Pham
Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in two styles).
26. Or a slide version that you can attach to your laptop and pull out when you need it. This extra screen could be especially helpful if you like working with two monitors but want to move around your house or the office.
You can use this with any Mac, PC, and Chrome laptop that's between 13 and 17 inches. It attaches with magnetic device-safe metal plates, so you can move it around from room to room. Plus, you can rotate the display to customize it to fit your workstyle perfectly.
Promising review: "I recently purchased this since many of us are working from home these days. It makes my job and my life easier and does not take up space as a large monitor connected to your laptop would. The customer service rep was amazing and answered my questions. You can use the same SideTrak on a different laptop if you need to (for work/personal use). It's interchangeable. I highly recommend this monitor. I'm very happy with it." —Fightergirl
Get it from Amazon for $299.99 (available in black and silver).
27. An undated habit calendar designed to help you finally do all the things you've been putting off for tomorrow and track your daily, weekly, and monthly progress. Hang it on your wall to create better habits so you can master the art of productivity and efficiency.
Promising review: "I wanted to reduce stress and nail down some habits, and I've always done better when I can see progress tangibly. I'd been eyeing this calendar for some time, but was unsure if it was worth the money. I decided to go for it. SO glad I did. It has some 'homework' pages at the beginning to help you focus in on your goals, but mostly it's the cleanness and ready-to-go nature of the monthly calendar pages that have worked for me. It's helped me be more disciplined AND narrow my focus so I'm not worrying about doing everything under the sun each day. I liked it so much that I bought a second one for a friend. Another friend saw me using it and also made a purchase. I'm really happy I made the leap." —Flight of Stars
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
28. A 42-page Rocketbook Fusion reusable notebook that'll help you stay on track with your goals, without digging through a bunch of notebooks. You can take notes, plan, sketch, and more. Once you're ready to reuse the page, scan it using the app and upload it to a popular cloud service like Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, OneNote, Slack, iCloud, email, and others. Then, just take a damp microfiber towel and erase for a blank sheet!
You can write on its pages the way you would a regular notebook, upload the page onto your devices, and wipe the notebook clean with water to use all over again.
Promising review: "Loving using less paper. Got this product when transitioning to work from home. I am a math teacher and was using a lot of paper to write notes and to do lists, show students how to do problems, etc. This is amazing. Thinking about getting a class set for next year." —Alecia Martin
Get it from Amazon for $26.90+ (available in 14 colors, two sizes, and two styles).
29. A slim laptop stand since you've probably been slouching while click-clacking away on those keys. This works great for bringing your laptop to eye level.
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 did get a wireless keyboard to use with it, which I would recommend. If you were to try to type on your laptop keyboard with this, it would be uncomfortable. 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 $24.64+ (available in 10 colors).
30. A set of eye-popping fine-point pens that'll help you take some of your best notes. Keeping everything color-coded and neatly organized can help you work quickly and memorize more information.
Perhaps most importantly for anyone out there planning to go full Leslie Knope on these is that they're designed not to bleed through thin pages!
Promising review: "I bought these pens during quarantine, not expecting much, considering they are quite inexpensive. I've used well-known brand marker/pens in the past, and didn't want to pay much for markers I'd use for coloring. I was concerned about the tips bending or bleeding, but I was completely wrong and am very satisfied with this product! They do not bleed, and the tips are strong and thin. I use these pens for coloring, hand lettering, and note taking, and they're exactly what I was looking for! The only regret I have is that I did not order the larger pack with more colors!!" —Michael Fanizzi
Get a set of 18 from Amazon for $7.59.
31. A stress relief candle made with notes of lemon, eucalyptus, lavender, sage and more. This soy wax candle has a burn time of up to 60 hours, and reviewers say it smells great. Take some time out of your day and allow the relaxing scents to help you unwind.
Sweetwater Decor is a small business based in Pennsylvania that sells candles, coffee mugs, home and office decor, and other giftable items.
Promising review: "New favorite candle! Great quality, great smell, & great look." —Kate M.
Get it from Sweetwater Decor on Etsy for $26.
32. An adjustable desk organizer to make stacked piles look a lot less like cluttered junk. Create more room for your laptop, textbooks, and anything else you need to be productive in a mess-free workspace.
The shelves come in two separate parts that can be arranged close together or spread further apart, depending on what you need!
Promising review: "Excellent product! I have been searching for an organizer to put on the top of my dresser, and I could never find anything unique, functional and not too big. I came across this organizer and took a chance since I wasn't seeing it in person. I am so glad I did! The product arrived overnight (instead of two days) and was super easy to put together... just follow the pictures exactly as shown. They even included a screwdriver, so you don't need anything extra to put it together. It is super cute, fun and fits perfectly. I definitely recommend." —lmeglin
Get them from Amazon for $25.99 (available in fivecolors).
33. An ergonomic mouse pad that might help relieve the stress in your wrist when you grip and drag the mouse. Simply rest your wrist on the elevated bar and you'll likely feel some tension release.
Mega Gear Custom is a small business based in California that sells leather goods.
Promising review: "The presentation and quality are spectacular! The stitches of mouse pad are neat, wrist rest is comfortable and very stylish. I also received the complimentary leather ties for wires. Those are also cute:) I definitely recommend this store. Thank you very much for everything. I couldn’t be happier!!" —Suebee
Get it from Mega Gear Custom on Etsy for $24.74+ (available in five colors and two customization options).
34. A compact double-sided cleaning tool to evict all of the crumbs that have been living in the crevices of your keyboard rent free. Use one side to brush away any filth and the other side to wipe away greasy fingerprints from your screen. At the rate filth accumulates on your devices, you might as well have a couple of these lying around your home for convenience.
Promising review: "Excellent tool that has really made all the little annoyances of owning a newer MacBook with touchbar go away. The brush is great as clearing away dust, dirt, and debris from the keyboard and the screen cleaner really does take care of the finger prints on the screen with ease. I now have two, one for the office and one for my home office!" —PrimeBurntOrange
Get it from Amazon for $11.85.
35. And finally, a cushioned lap desk with a built-in mouse pad and phone slot that'll allow you to work from any room in your home without moving your desk. Now you can be free from the confines of your home office.
Promising review: "This is awesome and exactly what I was looking for. It is super comfortable to use in bed and in the recliner that I typically write from. I am a writer who primarily sits with my laptop directly in my lap, and this is perfect for my needs. It has a slot for my phone, but I could also prop some pens, a small pad, or other various items in there depending on what I needed. The mouse pad area is great." —birchwood29
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in seven colors and an option that includes a wrist rest).
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