27 Cute But Practical Desk Products For A Cheery Desk
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!
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.
An aesthetic flexible power strip so you can actually utilize each and every outlet even when your excessively massive laptop charger is present.
A ventilated cable management box if you're tired of tangled cords trapping your feet and offending your eyes.
A 52-sheet to-do list pad for when you're overwhelmed with all the things that need doing and just don't know where to start. Blank legal pads do not inspire, but this cutie sure does!
A USB-powered LED light strip to give your desk area a futuristic glow while working double-duty to reduce eye fatigue and hopefully keep those pesky headaches at bay when you're pulling extra long shifts.
A cooling memory foam seat cushion that's unassuming enough to blend in with most any desk chair and will make you feel ~supported~ even on your longest days.
Or 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.
An electric mug warmer 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. If this seems like one big fire hazard to you — fear not — there's a built-in auto shutoff!
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.
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.
A jumbo printed desk pad to cover up all those stains, chips, and scratches (How'd those even get there?) with any one of the wide-ranging designs available. Plus, you'll LOVE all the free-range mouse movin' you can do with all this newfound space.
A stick-on prismatic window film so you can bask in sunny rainbows even if you're stuck inside working. If doubles as a privacy screen with a big visual impact. Who can't help but smile at a rainbow?!
A precious little mushroom lamp if you're short on space but big on your love for all things cottagecore. This lovely little mush casts a soft glow across your desk, with 16 colors and four brightness levels easily controlled with a remote.
A genius candle warmer lamp that looks so darn good and 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!
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.
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.
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 a single ounce of comfort.
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.
A set of adhesive cable organizers that combines style and organization to tame the tangled mess of cords overtaking your desk.
Or a universal magnetic cord holder to eliminate the need to go excavating under your desk for fallen charging cables.
A set of Lego succulents, because whether 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 and deliver the joy you need to soldier on week after week.
A 360-degree rotating headphone holder for a minimalist desk add-on that finally answers the age-old question — What the heck do I do with my headphones when I'm not using them?
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.
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.
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.
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