Whether you’re a student, in the office or working from home, your desk is a major part of everyday life. And like life, your desk can sometimes get disorganized (or just plain chaotic), which can lead to less-than-productive work or study sessions. To cure the deskbound blues, we’ve come up with this list of 12 must-have items that not only keep your desk neat but also improve your frame of mind.
As you’d expect from a list of desk accessories, we’ve included a number of stands and organizers, but we’ve also added lights, sounds and even scents that will help you be at your best while you’re at your desk. Get started on a better desk (and better productivity) with these items, all available on Amazon.
1. This 360-degree rotating holder can accommodate everything from pens to scissors, clips and mini-staplers.
>> Buy the Marbrasse Desk Organizer for $9.99 on Amazon
2. This simple but effective clamp-on headphone holder can keep your headphones and gaming headsets tucked away at the side of or under your desk.
>> Buy the EURPMASK PC Gaming Headset Stand for $19.99 on Amazon
3. Keep your desk clean without resorting to a big, unwieldy vacuum cleaner. This ODISTAR desktop vacuum cleaner fits in the palm of your hand and can go up to 90 minutes on batteries.
>> Buy the ODISTAR Desktop Vacuum Cleaner for $15.98 on Amazon
4. This slim, adjustable desk lamp is a nice combo of form and function, featuring five color modes, three brightness levels and two USB charging ports.
>> Buy the Dott Arts LED Desk Lamp with USB Ports for $25.99 on Amazon
5. Convert your laptop into a desktop with this sleek stand, which can handle all laptops that have screens between 10 and 16 inches.
>> Buy the Nulaxy Laptop Stand for $15.99 on Amazon
6. You don’t need giant speakers for good audio — just use these compact, stylish Creative Pebble desktop speakers, which measure only 4.4 inches wide.
>> Buy the Creative Pebble 2.0 USB-Powered Desktop Speakers for $24.99 on Amazon
7. Untangle any cord messes with this stick-on cord organizer, which can handle everything from Ethernet cables to audio cords.
>> Buy the INCHOR Cord Organizer for $6.55 on Amazon
8. If you’re using your phone to catch up over Facetime, join a Zoom meeting or record a podcast, this sturdy phone stand is a must-have.
>> Buy the Nulaxy Dual Folding Cell Phone Stand for $14.99 on Amazon
9. Keep yourself (and your computer equipment) cool with this tilting fan, which takes up minimal space on your desk thanks to its slim profile.
>> Buy the Koonie USB Fan for $16.99 on Amazon
10. The Echo Dot smart speaker provides high-quality audio as well as control over smart devices around the house and the Alexa virtual assistant, which can help answer questions and organize your day.
>> Buy the Amazon Echo Dot for $49.99 on Amazon
11. This organizer features seven compartments of different sizes to fit everything from pens to small notebooks, Post-Its and paper clips.
>> Buy the Officemate Deep Drawer Organizer Tray for $12.84 on Amazon
12. Don’t underestimate the power of scent for keeping calm and productive during the workday. This compact aroma diffuser is also a humidifier and comes with seven LED light colors to match your mood.
>> Buy the ASAKUKI 300ML Essential Oil Diffuser for $19.99 on Amazon
