I spend most of my working hours at my desk, and, like most of you, sitting at a boring desk for too long can demotivate me. When I work from home, I spend an average of 8–10 hours at my desk. That’s a long time spent in my second-top-most favorite area of the house. So, I decided to decorate home office and bring color to my monochromatic desk space this month. I believe that introducing colors and appealing and cute stationery items helped ease my mental load, and I no longer feel demotivated during my 8–10 hour work periods (though some days, no matter what you do, are stressful).
I will share my top picks of accessories and how to transform your workspace with vibrant, eye-pleasing desk accessories that can enhance your mood and motivation.
Stylish Desk Organizers
This is my top pick of accessories because I believe you can never have too many organizers. A messy desk can kill your mood and productivity instantly. Hence, I have a couple of colorful desk organizers to remove any clutter from my desk.
Not only are desk organizers beautiful and classy, they are also very useful. It makes your office look better and more modern, and it keeps your desk clean and in order. Your desk will look fancy, clean, bright, and relaxed with the help of beautiful colors and patterns.
Gold/Rose Gold Desk Organizer: Adds a chic touch to your desk while keeping supplies organized.
Acrylic Desk Organizer: Sleek and modern, perfect for storing pens, notepads, and other essentials.
My picks from Amazon:
Blu Monaco 5-Piece Rose Gold Desk Organizer Set: Includes a letter tray, file holder, pen cup, sticky note holder, and paper clip holder.
Gelite Acrylic File Organizer for Desk Stackable Letter Tray Office Paper Organizer Storage : Clear, stylish, and spacious with multiple compartments.
Elegant Monitor Stands
I love a wooden, sturdy monitor stand. Often, I add mood lighting around it. A monitor stand raises your screen to eye level, which is good for your balance and frees up space on your desk. It makes your workplace healthy and less stressful for your eyes, neck, and back when you’re using a computer. Recently, I have been eyeing this iridescent industrial monitor stand from Etsy.
My Picks from Amazon:
SAMDI Wooden Monitor Stand: Made from natural wood, sturdy and stylish.
Acrylic monitor stand with LED light: Simple and elegant, with space underneath for storage.
Chic Cable Management Tools
I cannot stand the messy net of charging cables. The untangling of the wires every time I need to charge something is personally annoying. Keep your workspace tidy with stylish cable management solutions. There are various options available and you can go creative with the types of cable management tools. Here are a few options to choose from. Etsy has lots of creative, stylish options. Have you looked at the cute, doll-house cable box below? Isn’t it adorable? There are options for recycled cable boxes too, made from recycled skateboards for those who prioritize sustainability.
If you want something for a small desk space, check out this one from Amazon, which is available in pretty pastel shades.
Fabric Cable Ties: Soft and colorful, perfect for bundling cables together.
Cable Management Boxes: Hide power strips and cables in a sleek, decorative box.
My Picks from Amazon:
Easyvibe cable management box: Made of heat-resistant materials and designed with strategically placed holes at the bottom for efficient heat dissipation, ensuring a cool and hazard-free electrical environment.
Baskiss under desk cable management tray: Stylish and functional, available in white and black.
Designer Desk Lamps
Trust me, good lighting will instantly lift your desk space mood. Proper lighting is essential for productivity. Choose a lamp that combines functionality with a design that complements your style.
My Picks from Amazon:
Touch-Control LED Desk Lamps: Offer adjustable brightness and color temperatures with a sleek design.
Vintage Desk Lamps: Add a touch of classic elegance to your workspace. Also, the rotating orb light from Etsy adds a unique touch to a desk setup.
Desk plants
Green is linked to peace and balance, and it is known to ease eye pain, which is helpful for people like me who work long hours. Get a desk plant that is low-maintenance and yet refreshing. Personally, I like succulents for my desk space, as there is very little chance of water spillage. I am not a fan of artificial or faux plants. To me, those seem wasteful.
This is the NOONA Succulent Pot and Tray. It’s a desk planter from Etsy, a must-have desk accessory. It has a built-in water drainage system, making plant health a priority. This can be a great item as a gift.
I recently gave my aunt a customized succulent pot with photos for her birthday. Consider including this affordable and adorable item on your holiday gift list.
My Picks from Amazon:
Custom Ceramic Succulent Plant Pot: These succulent pots can be a nice item for a refreshing-looking desk. Also, if you are a fan of “quotes” like me, customize the design for your daily motivation dose.
Live Bonsai Tree: If you don’t like succulents, this natural bonsai tree might be a better option for your desk. It might need slightly more maintenance. There are some kits on Amazon to take care of bonsai trees.
Fashionable Keyboard and Mouse Pads
Enhance comfort and style with ergonomic and stylish keyboard and mouse pads. The small sizes of these are a great option to add some bold colors or personality to your setup.
My Picks from Amazon:
Floral or Patterned Desk Pads: Add a pop of color and personality to your desk.
Ergonomic Wrist Rest Pads: Provide comfort and support while adding a touch of elegance.
Apart from these, why not also consider a cute, colorful keyboard and mouse? Consider adding this cute matcha colored keyboard to your next setup.
Decorative corkboards
Use the wall behind your desk wisely. This colorful cork board from Etsy can brighten up your workspace and keep you organized. Choose one that fits your style and space, and place it where it’s easily visible. Use sections for different tasks, and color-code with pins and sticky notes. Add personal touches like photos, quotes, and small art pieces. Paint or cover the board with fabric to match your decor. Include functional items like a mini calendar and small pockets for loose items.
I bought one wall-hanging board with an eraser and magnetic pen, and I jotted down my short- and long-term goals. I am reminded of the reason I am doing what I am doing every day when I sit down to work.
My Picks from Amazon:
Weekly Dry Erase Board: You can update your weekly task lists on dry-erase boards like this.
Framed Magnetic Chalkboard: These magnetic black and white chalkboards give an old school and rustic vibe.
Designer Notepads
Add a touch of style to your everyday note-taking with these unique notepads.
My Picks from Amazon:
These chic and useful desk accessories can brighten your workstation and increase productivity. Choosing objects that blend practicality and beauty can help you design a unique and inspiring space that both enhances your productivity and reflects your style.
Instead of sticky notes, I like writing or taking notes on small notebooks. With sticky notes scattered around, the place looks messy. So, for a more organized look, try these small, colorful, and cute notebooks.
Mini Colorful Notebooks for Pockets: Within one package are 24 pieces. I prefer this one since I won’t need to order often and I won’t run out soon.
Lined Notepad with Pen in Holder, Sticky Notes: These notepads are multifunctional and have in-built sticky notes of different sizes and a pen holder with note-taking sheets. Also, the size fits in your palm.
For the one in the below image, check out this link.
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