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Sep 22, 2023

37 Products For Anyone Whose Desk Needs A Makeover

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed collects a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.

Not you becoming the coolest cat in the office with your floppy disk coasters and lil' cactus humidifier.

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Bliss Collections is a family-owned, Wisconsin-based business established in 2012 that specializes in stationery, planners and pads, and drinkware.

Promising review: "Designed for the minimalist. If you like fancy designs, this is not for you. It is a great functional design. Small enough to not get in the way on my desk but large enough to write your lists and activities for the week. I love the simplicity of the layout. Recommended for anyone who likes to jot things down during the course of the day and keep track of tasks and upcoming appointments of events." —ElleH

Get a pad of 50 undated sheets from Amazon for $13.49.

Psst — if you want to jazz this up a bit, reviewers love these fine point rainbow colored pens for planners and journals on Amazon!

Promising review: "I received my spectrum wall calendar last week and oh boy, it didn't disappoint! Exactly as pictured! It is hard to find a calendar like this, most out there are dull and small. I work in real estate and this is the perfect size to keep everything organized and legible. I have received lots of compliments!" —Tatiana Hall

Get it from our Goodful shop for $48.

Check out a TikTok of the keyboard in action.

Psst — this takes AA batteries for the mouse and keyboard.

Promising review: "Absolutely amazing keyboard. Colors are eye-catching and make a drab office pop with color! I am currently the envy of the office. Ladies in the other departments are waiting on their own to come in now after seeing mine. Easy plug/play. It travels between home and office with me." —Nikki Bell

Get it from Amazon for $40.99 (available in 12 styles).

Promising review: "Great desktop organizer for the office. I've bought these several times for colleagues. It's a great way to organize things on your desk while adding a bit of fun and personal style." —Ashley Stanton

Get them from Amazon for $25.99 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "I applied this on a black desk and it came out exactly how I envisioned it. I LOVE IT. It looks so pretty! For the price it does the job exactly how it’s supposed to. A good application tip is avoid using a card for application because it can cause more creases and tears — just use your hands and it will take the air bubbles out." —Emily

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in four sizes).

Promising review: "I LOVE these little humidifiers! I bought my first one to use at my desk at work, because the air is so dry in the building, and it has been a godsend. Not only does it help keep my sinuses happier, but it looks great too. I bought a second one for my nightstand that I use while I sleep at night, and they both work perfectly." —Selene Schneider

Get it from Amazon for $13.89 (available in two styles).

Promising review: "I prefer to work with a laptop. However, because it's smaller than a desktop, I had the tendency to look down and hunch while I worked. Given that I work long hours, I decided to get this laptop stand to help reduce the strain on my neck. Love this product. It's sturdy and ergonomic." —Eugene

Get it from Amazon for $28.99 (available in nine colors).

As an added bonus, all the colors are reversible, so you can change your desk vibe with the season.

Promising review: "It's a really beautiful desk pad. I love that the colors are reversible. Right now loving the purple for winter, but will switch to the pink side in the summer. Makes my work desk look more colorful and pretty! It feels like a good quality mat. As for function, I like that it also acts as a mouse pad for my mouse. Writing on paper with it underneath is not a problem, writing still feels smooth. Overall I love this beautiful mat." —Jessica

Get it from Amazon for $13.39+ (available in six color combinations).

Promising review: "Need something simple so I could plug in all the electronics at my desk. This is much nicer than just a standard power strip since it doesn't add any more cords to the chaos. Plugs are angled enough that they don't get in the way of you have several things plugged in. For reference I usually have my laptop charger, monitor, Google home mini, lamp, and phone charger plugged in at any given point in time. Night-light is a nice addition." —Samantha

Get it from Amazon for $17.97.

Promising review: "Awesome addition to my workspace environment. I've tried several fountains so far. This one is awesome, the pump is quiet, as is the water, it simply provides a really nice environmental impact on my workspace. I run it up to eight hours in a day, use distilled water only and clean it periodically, and it's running just like new after several weeks. Not all of the fountains that I've tried work quite so well, I'm impressed and happy with this purchase." —Rod

Get it from Amazon for $17.83.

Promising review: "I really love it. It is small, so it's great for a desk with little space. And very handy with a tiny cup for some supplies." —Inna

Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "Like everyone else, I stumbled upon this product because of a TikTok I saw. Setup was extremely easy and I'm pleased to say that my Teams green light is on all the time now. Workers of the world, unite." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in eight styles).

Psst — you can prop your phone up on it vertically or horizontally, depending on what you're using it for.

Promising review: "I bought this for all of the Zoom meetings I was conducting at home. It works great! It’s very sturdy and allows me a good angle when speaking to clients. Would recommend." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

Beyond 3D Creations is an Massachusetts-based Etsy shop established in 2020 that specializes in 3D-printed desk accessories.

Promising review: "This is definitely a hit! Now I’m so used to reaching my phone from this holder without looking down at my desk, and my screentime has decreased a lot during day time. This really helps in terms of being more efficient so that I can finish my work early and get more me time back at the end of the day. Highly recommend it if you want to be less distracted while working!" —Shelby Cedrone

Get it from Beyond 3D Creations on Etsy for $10.88+ (available in six colors, custom sizing available).

Promising review: "These coasters are really cool in my book. They are fun to play with and the colors are fun as well. Definitely a cool gift for office folks and IT geeks." —Terry H

Get a set of six from Amazon for $10.95.

Promising review: "These organizers are perfect. I use them at my makeup station, work desk, bathroom drawers, and pantry. They are so sturdy and easy to clean. I will continue to purchase these as I organize my house!" —Kylie Manns

Get a six-piece set from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in an 18-piece set).

Promising review: "As someone who WFH, I wanted to work on getting my steps in as it's not always possible during 100+ degree days. This thing has been absolutely awesome (I've had it for about a month now). I live in an apartment and you can barely hear it when I'm walking on it (I normally walk in socks to help with the sound as well). You can put a show on and an hour later you've hit 6,000 steps. Game changer for folks who WFH and have a small space." —Codi

Get it from Amazon for $318.99+ (available in four colors).

It also comes with a digital display that tracks time, speed, and distance, as well as eight different modes of resistance, so you can tailor it exactly to your needs.

Promising review: "No assembly required! Took right out of the box and put it under my desk. Spend long hours on the computer and suffer from hip and leg pain. Use the exerciser on and off all day especially first thing in the morning to loosen up joints. Felt the different in just a couple of days. Just what I needed." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $116.97.

Promising reviews: "I got this for my new at-home desk set up and it is a must have if you snack at all. It is great for both key boards and the desk. My desk is grooved and it picks up all dust. I love it, and it is easy to clean and empty." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $12.98+ (available in two colors and battery-powered or rechargeable).

Promising review: "I have a home office, and when I'm working from home, I like to have the TV on for background noise. Every now and then I'll hear something that I'll want to see, and now I don't need to stop working to turn my chair around and see — just put this on the shelf that holds my monitor, and now I can just glance over and keep working. It clips on easily, adjusts easily (my cat will come up and rub against it putting it out of whack)." —Robin M. Padon

Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in three styles).

Promising review: "Simple straightforward product. Easy to mount and run wires to a power source. Works awesome under my standing desk and adds additional USB support for my gear." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three styles).

Each set includes a pen cup, mail organizer caddy, paper tray, magazine holder, and sticky note holder.

Promising review: "I fell in love with this set the moment it came out of the box. It is sturdy, well-made and definitely worth the price. My living room is all pink and I just inherited my grandmother's writing desk so this fit in beautifully. I am a writer and like to make my writing space as inviting and lovely as possible. This desk set helps me keep my papers, mail, note pad, writing journals, and pens beautifully organized. Worth every cent." —MRS

Get it from Amazon for $35 (available in nine colors).

Each of the attachment has a sticky film that's strong enough to adhere it to your monitor, but easy enough to remove that it won't damage it.

Promising review: "I have 568 stickies on any given and this is exactly what I needed to keep myself organized. They came packaged nicely, no cracks or scratches, and was easy to adhere. The adhesive is awesome. It's not going anywhere!!! I recommend this to anyone like me who needs a cool place for their notes. You will be the envy of your coworkers!" —Mason's Mom

Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in three styles).

We Do Aesthetic is a New York-based Etsy shop established in 2020 that specializes in high quality custom iOS and desktop themes. This aesthetic is designed to fit all types of MacBooks and iMacs from 12 inches to 31 inches screens.

Promising review: "Pretty and useful!! Instructions about how to download and use are very clear." —kalencaruni

Get it from We Do Aesthetic on Etsy for $4.95 (and check out the rest of the shop's designs for more options for computers and phones).

Get a set of three from our Goodful shop for $14.99.

You can charge this using an adapter in your car or a regular outlet, and if you unplug it and take it on the go, items will stay cold for several hours as long as you don't open the door.

Promising review: "Small and discrete for under my desk at work to hold cold drinks or small snacks. I also love that on a day trip I can plug it into my car charger and it keeps things cool." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in four colors).

Promising review: "Got this for my office, as our HVAC is temperamental. It has two speeds to choose from, and I find both not overly loud. It gives a decent breeze and helps fight off the heat and stuffiness on the days that the AC is not up to par. It's a good compact size, and I love the retro styling. It fits perfectly on my desk. I kept going back and forth as to whether or not to buy it. I'm so glad I did! It's been a lifesaver many times over." —bvegan

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in seven styles).

It comes in two pieces — one you can prop in front of your keyboard, and the other in front of your mouse.

Promising review: "Picked this set out as just a quick pickup to help my hands and carpal tunnel symptoms while working. This pattern is so cute and goes with my white mouse and keyboard perfectly!" —Johnna Martin

Get it from Amazon for $13.98 (available in three sizes and 14 colors).

Brighttia is a New York-based Etsy shop established in 2018 that specializes in industrial and modern interior lighting and decor.

Promising review: "These brass cable organizers are beautiful and high quality. I’m using two of them to keep a plug-in sconce cord attached to the wall and to direct the cord to the electrical outlet. These little gold pieces add a touch of functionality and glamour to the sconces. Exactly what I was looking for." —Amy Margolis

Get a set of two from Brighttia on Etsy for $11.98 (available in four colors).

Promising review: "I got this letter board to set up at my desk at work. It's a big hit. I love the look and design of the board itself and so far I have yet to not have enough letters/numbers/symbols/punctuation to complete the message I wanted to put on it." —ThePinkPenguin

Get it from Amazon for $20.95+ (available in 27 colors and six sizes).

You can also use this as a regular speaker for music and podcasts and the like, and hook it up using an AUX cord or an included dongle. Conveniently, it also has a button to mute and unmute yourself, so if you're using different video platforms it's easy to just mute yourself manually if you can't find the button right away on the screen.

Promising review: "Once I started using it as my microphone during cam sessions on Zoom and other platforms, co-workers immediately noticed how much clearer it was to hear me. The speaker on this product sounds nice, making it more enjoyable to listen to conference calls. You can also play music through it, so it can quickly become a way to get a nice little stereo wherever you may be in your home or office when paired with your phone. This is a well thought out product with a lot of versatility." —J

Get it from Amazon for $55.99 (available in two colors; clip the "20% off" coupon on the product page for this price).

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.

Hommy Studio is a Florida-based Etsy shop specializing in functional home decor products.

Promising review: "It was hard to wait for this item because I was so excited! But it was absolutely worth it. It's gotten so many compliments but honestly it makes me happy every time I look at it and don't see the big mess of cords." —Christina Ibarra

Get it from Hommy Studio on Etsy for $49+ (available in two sizes).

Two AAA batteries are needed.

Promising review: "This product has been a game-changer for my productivity. It allows me to have fully phone-free days and focused work sessions without any distractions. The numbers at the bottom are a little small and hard to read, but that's a perk for me because I can focus more on the task at hand." —Acacia

Get it from Amazon for $10.99 (available in six colors).

Promising review: "I have a few papers that I need for reference while I’m working, but not enough to justify needing an entire file cabinet to store them. This is such a cute way to keep things handy without making my desk look super cluttered. It’s part desk decor, part organization system." —Paige

Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "Organization perfection. I hate file folders stacked on my desk. I pinned this on the wall behind my desk for quick access to several files/papers. It’s a game changer!! More space on my desk too." —Angela Gutierrez

Get it from Amazon for $10.

Promising review: "OMG! I love this guy! These things large and small will ALWAYS make me laugh. My husband bought the desk version for me and I can always count on it to make me laugh. My co-workers love it too. People just stop by to turn him on for a quick pick-me-up. I think we should create a community of fellow air-dancer-havers and post clips of our little guys dancing to our favorite songs. Anyone in?" —Mark

Get it from Amazon for $9.58.

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