1. A colorful wireless keyboard and mouse set for adding some joy-inducing color to your desk without any bothersome cords to tie you down.
The set includes a wireless keyboard and a wireless mouse with a USB receiver. Pick up some AA batteries — both will need them!
Promising review: “Every time I walk into my red office and see this beautiful keyboard, it makes me happy. It looks just like it does in the photo. It’s such a jolt of color, and with its cool circular retro buttons, it’s just a pleasure to use. If you need a pick-me-up (and who doesn’t this year?), I can’t recommend this highly enough.” —CA-girl
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in 10 styles).
2. A serpentine desk organizer that’ll give your trusty workday sidekicks — ChapStick, sticky notes, the good-good pen — a place to belong that’s chic in a way those black mesh organizers can’t begin to compare.
3. A cushy cloud wrist rest to keep your wrists at an ~ergonomical angle~ and protect them from that harsh desk edge while you type out the 80th email of the day. It’s a desktop dream come true!
This style was made popular by Logitech, but this one comes in a fun range of colors!
Promising review: “When it comes to my desk setup, I’m all for aesthetics but also practicality. I genuinely need a wrist rest for my keyboard, and I’m super picky about the way they feel. This wrist rest is super squishy and AMAZING quality. It’s comfortable and super cute. I’m obsessed!” —Mel🤍
Get it from Amazon for $12.30+ (available in 13 colors).
4. Or an ergonomic nonslip mouse pad, because it’s the wrist-aligning support system you need to fire off hot takes on Slack with minimal pain and discomfort.
Read more about how an ergonomic mouse can help prevent carpal tunnel at Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review: “The design is gorgeous and so comfy that I even take it when I travel for business. This has relieved wrist pain from working on the computer every day.” —Bianka P Gonzalez G
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in 22 patterns).
5. A sleek little power tower featuring four AV outlets and 3 USB ports. Finally, a design where every outlet can be used at once, even when you AND a buddy need to charge your MacBooks.
Promising review: “I’ve actually bought this product 10+ times because every time someone comes over &andsees it, they want one, so I’ve given these as gifts too many times to count!! In fact, I need to order another one because I just gave away my bedroom one to a friend!!! Order more than what you need because your friends and family will try to take yours!!!! ❤️” —Leslie
Get it from Amazon for $16.59+ (available in three sizes and six colors).
6. Or a ventilated cable management box if tangled cords are constantly trapping your feet and offending your eyes.
7. A 52-sheet to-do list pad for managing the overwhelm of all the things that need doing when you’re feeling stuck. Blank legal pads do not inspire, but this cutie sure does!
Promising review: “I LOVE this product! I live off lists at work every day, and it keeps me super organized! I have my daily list, top three priorities, things I need to remember for the next day, and miscellaneous notes all on the same page!” —Ldsappy
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in 19 colors/styles).
8. A USB-powered LED light strip to give your desk area a futuristic glow while working double-duty, reducing eye fatigue and hopefully keeping those pesky headaches at bay when you’re pulling extra-long shifts.
Promising review: “I have procrastinated in writing this review and am actually happy to say that after a year, the product is continuing to stay strong. The adhesion is as strong as it was on day one, and this product continues to meet and exceed expectations. I have noticed significantly less eye strain. If I were needing computer monitor backlighting again, I wouldn’t hesitate to repurchase.” —college_engineer
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in four styles and sizes).
9. A whimsical paw chair cushion so you can add an extra layer of comfort *and* cuteness to cradle your booty while you’re on the clock.
Promising review: “Got this for my office desk. It definitely stands out, and the older ladies at my work love it! It works well as a seat cushion, as my office chair is so thin that I can feel the metal and plastic bits when sitting. With the cushion, it’s super soft and comfortable!” —Jane
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two sizes and six colors).
10. An electric mug warmer with a built-in auto shutoff, because nothing ruins your cozy desk vibes quite like reaching for your coffee only to find it’s gone cold. With this chic little warmer, you can join the slow sippers club without having to make a bazillion trips to the microwave.
Reviewers suggest turning the heat down from high to medium once the drink gets down to about the halfway point, so it stays a comfortable temperature!
BuzzFeed editor Jenae Sitzes wishes she had bought it sooner: “After seeing this coffee warmer all over BuzzFeed Shopping and even gifting my dad one for Christmas, I finally decided to buy one for myself. Based on all the reviews, I was pretty confident I’d soon be kicking myself for not getting it sooner, and that proved to be true: This thing not only looks good but works great for keeping my coffee warm all day long. (Because yes, I’m one of those people who’ll sip on coffee until 5 p.m., all right!!) I was kind of worried it’d be too small for some of my larger mugs, but the center plate is bigger than expected and accommodated every mug in my (very eclectic) collection perfectly. I can confirm that flat-bottomed mugs are the best option for using with this warmer as they do stay hotter, but it still keeps my concave-bottom mugs warm enough for my taste. Also, I looove how sleek the white version looks on my white desk, and the auto-shutoff function is a nice safety feature as an absent-minded person.”
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 11 styles).
11. And/Or a chic little warming lamp that releases the fresh scents of your fave candle without the pesky fire hazard of a lit flame. Plus, you can easily use it as a 2-in-1 mug warmer, too!
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It includes a halogen warming bulb and even has a dimmer so you can adjust it to your desired brightness level.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Amanda Davis says: “🎶 It’s me, hi. I’m the impulsive buyer, it’s me. 🎶 After seeing this gooorgeous candle warmer online time and time again (and trying to ignore the urge to buy what I absolutely didn’t need)…I finally did it, and WOW, am I glad I did. This lamp looks even better in person, it warms all of my candles evenly, and after moving it to my desk, I figured out it can be used as the cutest mug warmer, too! It comes with two compatible 50-watt warming bulbs that melt candles from top to bottom. The dimming feature is also really convenient for both the brightness of the light and for how fast or slow you want your candle to melt! This would definitely be a 12/10 gift.”
Get it from Amazon for $35.99 (available in two finishes).
12. A slim desktop whiteboard if your desk is littered with distracting sticky notes that always seem to get lost anyway. This memo board is designed to fit comfortably between a keyboard and a monitor, creating a designated place where you can write out all your absolutely-cannot-forget reminders again and again and again.
The whiteboard also comes with a dry-erase marker, an accessory channel (to hold the marker), and a storage drawer.
Promising review: “It’s been a few years since I’ve purchased this item, and the Quartet Glass Dry Erase White Board is still going strong! It has replaced the need for Post-It notes on my desk, and it’s really quite the lifesaver in the office.” —Kenneth L.
Get it from Amazon for $29.76+ (available in five styles).
13. Or a wall-mounted acrylic dry-erase board for a major aesthetic upgrade to standard dry-erase boards with all the same schedule-tracking, note-taking, and organizing prowess.
1801 & Co. / Etsy
1801 & Co. is a Minnesota-based Etsy shop established in 2016 that specializes in family wall calendars, chore charts, wedding signs, and more.
Promising review: “I love it! I got it so fast after ordering, and it’s perfect. I love the sleek design for my small home office space. I can’t function at work without a dry-erase board, but I couldn’t find any that would look nice in my office space, which is in the corner of my master bedroom! Having functional office space without LOOKING like an office in the bedroom is challenging, but this acrylic board is PERFECT. The black pen that comes with it is a very nice fine tip and erases without a trace.” —Dawn Powell
Get it from 1801 & Co. on Etsy for $16.50+ (available in 19 sizes and three hardware styles/finishes).
14. A jumbo printed desk pad to cover up stains, chips, and scratches (how’d those even get there?) with a vast collection of colors and patterns to choose from that’ll suit any taste. Plus, you’ll LOVE all the free-range mouse movin’ you can do with all this newfound space.
Promising review: “I really like this mat — I’ve had it for several months now, and it hasn’t faded or scuffed at all. Makes my basic office cubicle desk a little prettier and does the job I really needed it for — to soften the surface of my desk because I hate the way my mouse sounds without a mousepad. Several coworkers have complimented the design and asked for the link!” —AliB_Art
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in 29 colors/prints).
15. A stick-on prismatic window film so you can bask in sunny rainbows even if you’re stuck inside working. It doubles as a privacy screen with a big visual impact. Who can’t help but smile at a rainbow?!
Check out our full write-up on this rainbow window film.
Promising review: “SO EASY TO INSTALL! I was expecting more difficulties but had none at all. The light prism effect gives my apartment a very whimsical feeling that I love. Now, I don’t have to worry about people looking into my apartment. However, keep in mind at night people can probably still kind of see-through. Do what you will with that info, lol.” —Violinanonymous
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 14 sizes and three colors).
16. An emotional support monitor goose that’ll pry a smile out of your cold, blue-light-illuminated face even when Jake from IT is getting on your last, frayed nerve. Let his chillaxed spirit serve as a constant reminder that the sky is not actually falling… despite what the team’s chat may have you believe.
Caproozi Crafts / Etsy
Caproozi Crafts is a Utah-based small business selling 3D-printed doodads that are peak whimsy.
Promising review: “Adorable duck gives you a smile.” —Phyllis
Get it from Caproozi Crafts on Etsy for $10.
17. A space-efficient bamboo multi-device charging dock for corralling the sprawling mess of tech and chargers into one designated display that almost looks too good to be this useful.
Great Useful Stuff is a Utah-based small business selling a tight selection of home and lifestyle goods that embody the brand’s name.
Promising review: “This charging stand is so useful and was crafted very well! It’s very stable even with a laptop, two iPads, and two phones! I like that it has straps to help organize the charging cords! It’s very lightweight. I wouldn’t say portable just because it doesn’t break down much; it goes into two pieces that attach via strong magnets!” —Kaytee Jensen
Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in three styles).
18. A fully adjustable USB desk fan to make your workspace the ~coolest~ place to be. Its small size doesn’t eat up precious surface area, and it’s quiet enough to run during meetings without disturbance.
19. A glam petaled desk chair that comes with a lumbar pillow because the best desk chairs are like your favorite pair of shoes — endlessly stylish without sacrificing comfort.
Promising review: “I love the material. It’s soft and won’t scratch the walls. It’s comfy. I love the wheels because it’s easy to push around.” —Diane DeRosier
Get it from Amazon for $82+ (available in nine colors).
20. Or a modern high-back armchair with a wheeled base so you can tilt, rock, swivel, and roll the workday away in a comfy chair that looks fit for the C-suite.
Promising review: “I got this for my son’s desk and thought it was a little hard to assemble. The quality itself was awesome. The support was great, and its ergonomic features felt very relaxing. I loved this product and [would] definitely buy it again.” —Anuj Bhartiya
Get it from Amazon for $134.77+ (available in nine colors and finishes).
21. A set of adhesive cable organizers that combine style and organization to save you from ever having to dig behind your nightstand for a fallen phone charger again.
Brighttia / Etsy
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 four-pack from Brighttia on Etsy for $22.98 (available in 11 colors).
22. Or a universal magnetic cord holder to eliminate the need to go excavating under your desk for fallen cables. Side effects include fewer head bumps.
Promising review: “This gadget is the bomb. Holds my cord in place on my nightstand without damaging the furniture. So many times the cord dropped between the bed and the furniture and was a pain to retrieve. THIS IS PERFECT!!!!!“ —Tricia 19047
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two sizes and seven colors).
23. A set of Lego succulents, because maybe you’ve got more of a black thumb than a green one. Or your office is just stupendously devoid of sunlight; this charming collection of “plants” will live on. Side effects may include: a workspace that’s easier on the eyes and signaling to your desk neighbors that you are hot and fun, thank you very much.
Lego also makes a beautiful orchid set and a flower bouquet set.
Promising review: “I love putting together the botanical Lego sets. I did this one to have it on my desk at work instead of a real plant I’ll inevitably kill. Great instructions and easy to put together! Love it!” —Catherine
Get them from Amazon for $49.99.
24. A space-efficient animal tail hook for a minimalist monitor add-on that’ll finally keep your headphones from crowding your workspace when they’re not parked on your head (like usual).
Promising review: “Sturdy and cute. My work headset is always getting in my way when I’m not wearing it, and this works great for keeping it off my desk. It’s a good size.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in three styles).
25. A geometric dinosaur sculpture that’ll keep your desk candy stash a secret! This little guy has a majorly big mouth that’s perfect for stashing sweets, keys, or anything else that might need a fearsome protector.
Promising review: “Honestly, better than I thought it would be. It looked cool online, and I bought it as an impulse buy and was not disappointed. It’s heavy and well-made. If I had any complaint, it’s that due to the shape of the jaw, some jelly beans fall out if I don’t grab them carefully, but I’ve decided that’s a small price to pay for this epic protector sitting on my desk.” —David
Get it from Amazon for $49.98 (available in three colors).
26. An adorable display stand if you spend more time looking for your readers than you do attending meetings. Entrust your specs to one of these adorable little critters and watch them quickly become your new fave coworker.
Promising review: “Kept misplacing my glasses in my home office, and this has been the perfect fix. It’s small and doesn’t take up too much space. It’s sturdy and holds my glasses in place.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 11 animal styles).
27. And a souped-up lap desk with a built-in mouse pad, wrist supports, and phone/tablet holders, because sometimes the only way to get cozy at work is to leave your desk and head for the couch.
Promising review: “Bought this for my daughter in college. She loves to do her schoolwork on her bed. She says this desk is a ‘game-changer.'” —super awsome person
Get it from Amazon for $38.99+ (available in four colors).
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