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Jun 22, 2023

33 Things To Make Your Office Look More Put Together

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With a few aesthetic upgrades, you'll actually *want* to work in your office.

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BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes says: "I've been using the FlexiSpot Comhar EG8 standing desk for well over a year now, and I really can't recommend it enough if you're ready to invest in a high-quality standing desk. I have the white desk with a glass top, and it looks super modern and elegant in my living room. There's a thin drawer in the front — you won't be storing anything super thick in there, but it's great for putting papers, Post-its, and other small items out of the way.

The actual standing desk feature works like a charm — since it's just me using this desk, I only use two of the four height presets: one for my sitting position, and one for my standing position. An anti-collision feature is also built in, meaning the desk will stop moving if it detects an obstacle in its way. I've found this feature can be a little hit or miss, so it's best to keep the area clear and just be attentive as it moves up and down. The child lock is *particularly* handy — I don't have kids around, but it's easy to bump into the control panel and accidentally activate the desk if you don't have this lock turned on."

Promising review: "I’ve been wanting to get a sit/stand desk for a while and this one was perfect for my home office! It was easy to put together, stylish (love the minimal design and bamboo like top), solid, and especially love the smoothness of the way it goes up and down. There are settings you can set up to your liking. The extra USB connections are helpful too. It’s not often a table this sleek has any storage, so was happy to find one with a drawer to store all my essentials as well. Highly recommend it!!" —Jessica Uzarraga

Get it from Amazon for $319.99+ (available in two sizes nine colors/styles).

When your desk is *this* pretty, it becomes a statement piece of decor all on its own! Plus, another great thing about marble is that it's so versatile, really meshing well with most decor styles and aesthetics.

Promising review: "GET IT! I was looking for a desk to spice up my room and this is IT! It came pretty much assembled and all I did was attach the legs so it took about 30 minutes total from unpacking it to putting on the legs. Stunning piece and it is very sturdy. I love the way it compliments the room!!" —Emely

Get it from Amazon for $85.23+ (available in three colors and three other styles).

It even comes with an E26 light bulb!

Promising review: "Exactly what I was looking for! I love the industrial, vintage aesthetic — fits perfect with the vibe of my desk. I also love how you can adjust the brightness of the lamp. I love changing it depending on the time of day." —Hannah

Get it from Amazon for $33.99 (also available as a two-pack).

The USB receiver is what helps this keyboard-and-mouse duo work wirelessly (no Bluetooth needed). Simply insert it into your computer to connect!

Promising reviews: "This is ADORABLE! I love, love, love everything about this keyboard. It’s satisfying to the touch and visually appealing. It’s easy to hook up (just some batteries and plug into your computer)! I love green, and it matches well with my room and desk setup." —Seba

"I absolutely love this keyboard! It connects to your Mac/PC laptop with a USB piece and is operated by AA batteries. The keys really do feel like a typewriter, and I get all the nostalgia and fun of typing on a mechanic keyboard. 10/10." —Katherine Dinh

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in 11 colors).

Read more about how elevating your screen to eye level can help at Cleveland Clinic.

Promising review: "I have bought a handful of these for my family and personally have used it for a long time. It makes me cringe when I go to coffee shops and see people hunched over their laptops while straining their necks. This stand is worth every penny! It's very sturdy and holds my 15.6-inch laptop with no problem. I love how it allows me to maintain a good posture and not strain my neck. All of this for a fraction of the cost of a visit to the chiropractor! Would highly recommend!" —Aaron A.

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

The Hrdwood Ltd. is a family-owned Etsy shop that makes a variety of wood products for the home and office.

Promising review: "I absolutely love this! It’s not only a nice sculptural piece but it’s also functional. The quality is nice and it’s a perfect addition to my office! :)" —desireyroman

Get it from The Hrdwood Ltd. on Etsy for $53.40+ (originally $89; available in two styles, in ash or walnut wood, and in additional styles here).

Promising review: "I just moved into a house with a boring view of the side of the neighbor's garage from my home office, and I spend WAY too much time in my office. This stuff makes a rainbow migrate throughout the day from the floor to the wall and makes my long work day a lot more tolerable! It also blocks my boring view of the neighbor's garage and their view in my window. It looks cool at night too." —Ariel Dutton

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 11 sizes).

Check out our Rabbitgoo window film review for more on why it's worth buying!

Read more about how an ergonomic mouse can help prevent carpal tunnel at Cleveland Clinic!

Promising review: "These are practical and make my long days at my computer more comfortable. The grippy stickers that come with them also really help them stay in place." —Stephanie

Get it from Amazon for $13.98+ (available in 17 colors/styles).

It features a 75Hz refresh rate with 1080p resolution, making it suitable for casual gaming too. It has two HDMI ports — be sure to pick up a USB-C hub if you're planning to connect a MacBook.

Promising reviews: "This screen is absolutely gorgeous! The screen is so much bigger than I thought it was gonna be even though I knew how many inches it was!!! The picture and screen quality is amazing and so vivid and saturated! I got this because I’m a grad student and my laptop screen was killing my eyes. This computer screen blows everything up. IT WILL SAVE YOUR EYES." —Ana

Get it from Amazon for $189.

Promising review: "Hands down one of the best upgrades for a home office space. It allows you to light up your workspace without having to turn on all the lights in a room. I accent this with some mood lighting in my background and it's super nice. The base is heavy and keeps it on the top compared to other knock-off brands I've tried. My vote is if you want a monitor light bar go with the Benq but a monitor light bar is a must-have IMO" —Noodles

Get it from Amazon for $109.

And for a truly splurge-worthy option, BenQ's Screenbar Halo goes for $179 and comes with a smart wireless controller.

Promising review: "I needed some sort of organizer for my books and random trinkets. This is truly a steal for the price. If you’ve got tons of things that you don’t want to just tuck away in your closet or leave around flat on a dresser, spend $25 on this! I’m already making space to get another one!" —Kay

Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in six colors).

Other things to keep in mind: Raising your laptop or monitor up to eye level makes for better ergonomics (i.e. reduced eye and neck strain). Read more about how elevating your screen to eye level can help at Cleveland Clinic. PLUS, by lifting your screen, you make more room on your desk for storage underneath the stand.

Promising review: "This was just the thing I needed for my desk. Super convenient to have the wireless charger and the USB hub too. Very good for cable management. I really love having a stand that provides additional functionality. It's a clean design, maybe the logo is a bit large and white on black so it's quite noticeable (a shade of gray on black would be nicer), but that's OK. Great stand!" —T

Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in two sizes and two styles).

This two-piece case is made of rubberized plastic and PU leather.

Chic Geeks is a Black woman-owned small biz whose cute and durable tech accessories will make you stand out when you're working at your local cafe.

Promising review: “It’s the perfect fit, very nice quality. I absolutely love the way it looks. It makes me excited to use my computer. It gives it personality!!!” —Sandra Lane

Get it from Chic Geeks for $80 (available in a variety of MacBook sizes and other styles here).

Psst! The seller is able to cut down the desk mat to any size you need.

Beaver Peak is a Canada-based small biz that specializes in home office products.

Promising review: "It's very nice quality. It really helps for wrist comfort and it brings everything on my desk together. I’m really happy with my purchase." —Dave Joice

Get it from Beaver Peak on Etsy for $55.57+ (available in sizes and in gray or black).

The light also has a touch sensor with three adjustable brightness levels.

Promising review: "So happy that I bought this beautiful wall charger. It looks much more expensive. The six outlets are nicely positioned so that I can use all of them at the same time. Two USB outputs are ideal for charging our phones. Highly recommend!" —Elaine

Get it from Amazon for $17.97 (available in two options).

Promising review: "Assembly was easy and this chair is as comfortable as it is beautiful. The seat has great cushion and the tall back feels great as I’m 5’8”. The white/gold combo is absolutely beautiful and goes well with my desk. Great addition to my home office." —CarlaJeovnne

Get it from Amazon for $119.11+ (available in nine colors/styles).

Promising review: "Buy this chair. I’ve bought so many office chairs over the years. The classic Goldilocks story: This one’s too bulky, this one’s too flimsy, that one has too much hard plastic, yada yada. I think this one might be it. Really comfortable, solid build, attractive, but the best feature is the wide seat. I can crisscross my legs easily to relieve the pressure in my hips, which is life-changing if you’re chained to your desk sitting in meetings all day." —Larissa Harrison

Get it from Amazon for $229.99.

Kit Up Store is a small biz based in the United Kingdom that specializes in cute accessories and products for the home.

Promising review: "This is a beautiful, elegant box to store the cords for my tripod, TV, and accessories. Looks like decor. Highly recommend." —Susan Barnett

Get it from Kit Up Store Etsy for $30.36+ (originally $50.61 available in two sizes and three colors).

When you flip it over, the glass sand timer goes for five minutes.

Get it from Goodful for $25.

Promising review: "These are so much fun! We ordered the small size, which fits standard hardback books (approximately five to seven hardbacks in my experience). They're a great way to add some extra storage to our very small home, and we've placed them in our hallway so people ask us about them all the time. I'd highly recommend!" —LaBuenaVidaMere

Get it from Amazon for $13.53+ (available in two colors, two sizes, and in sets of three).

1801 & Co. is a Minnesota-based, family-owned 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 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 but not LOOKING like an office in the bedroom is challenging but this acrylic board is PERFECT. The black pen that comes with it has very nice fine tip and erases without a trace." —Dawn Powell

Get it from 1801 & Co. on Etsy for $13.46+ (originally $17.95; available in multiple thicknesses and sizes as well as three hardware colors).

Promising review: "Love all the little features of this clock! To be honest, I thought it was just to display the time, but it comes with much more! It does well in my office and is large enough to see! Love that I can adjust the brightness as well! 10/10 would recommend!" —Nelly

Get it from Amazon for $15.19+ (available in two sizes and various colors).

Promising review: "I love this eyeglasses holder. I needed a safe place to put my eyeglasses so I can find them when I wake up since I cannot see anything without them. Plus, I want to know they are safe so they don't get scratched. This adorable owl keeps them safe. Plus, I LOVE owls, so this cute little owl has now become another of the many owls in my collection." —Ella's Mama

Get it from Uncommon Goods for $28.

Tip: Reviewers suggest turning the heat down from high to medium once your drink gets down to about the halfway point so it stays a comfortable temperature!

Promising review: "This is my third Vobaga coffee warmer. I bought the first one in 2018, and it's still going strong. It keeps my coffee hot to the last drop. It's important to remember it doesn't heat up cold beverages to piping hot. It keeps hot beverages hot." —hottytoddy

Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in eight colors/styles).

You can use it for storing things like pens, pencils, or art brushes, or use it purely as decor with flowers.

Promising review: "Made from rigid silicone, this pen holder stands up nice and is easy to clean. The fact that it's made from silicone means it will last a lifetime. Design is cool too. The size is perfect and can hold a lot of stuff without taking up a ton of space on your desk." —Itsdonny

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in two colors).

Promising review: "I am so glad I purchased this after seeing all of the wonderful reviews. It was definitely worth it, it’s very quiet I almost forget that I have it on. I love that I get to select a color or just let it continuously change on its own and also choose the timing as well. Very aesthetically pleasing and well made. Super happy about this purchase and would highly recommend!" —Linda

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two sizes and in colors white or black).

The Salvage Co. is a Minnesota-based Etsy shop specializing in handmade clipboards.

Promising review: “Well made, well packaged, and perfect for my needs. Especially love that the clip can be moved so the board can be used in landscape or portrait mode.” —Dani Dayton

Get it from The Salvage Co on Etsy for $22.95+ (available in several paper sizes and clip colors).

Each folder has five individual expanding pockets and can hold between 150 and 200 sheets of paper! It also comes with a set of 32 labels for organizing each tab within the folders.

Promising review: "I get a new bundle of these at the start of every year to stay organized, and they’re just great. They can handle spilled water, open enough to tuck in exactly what you need, snap shut, and fit perfectly into file boxes. The colors make the whole filing process less agonizing. I’ll keep buying these so long as the quality remains the same." —Amanda Sledz

Get a set of four from Amazon for $18.98 (available in four color combos)

This whiteboard also comes with a dry-erase marker, accessory channel (to hold the marker), and a storage drawer.

Promising review: "Never thought something analog would be SO useful in my daily routine. I work from home and am constantly managing multiple complex strategic projects. Having pertinent information directly in front of me and top of mind has done incredible things for my productivity. Never would have imagined it would make such a difference. For a nominal investment, I highly recommend it if you have trouble keeping up with things." —Captainflapjax

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in five colors).

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 is continuing 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 $11.99+ (available for monitors up to 80 inches).

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

Promising review: "Super helpful at work with all the cables I plug into my laptop. Super easy to put in place and good quality." –rainfalls

Get a set of two from Brighttia on Etsy for $11.98+ (available in eight colors and in multipacks).

It has silicone padding on the bottom so it won't slip around OR scratch your desk.

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Maitland Quitmeyer has the rose gold stand and says: "It has a sleek but pretty, not-too-pink champagne-y rose gold body, an adjustable stand (so you can position it to your height perfectly), and a hole in the back you can snake a cord through for easy charging. The ledge is wide enough to fit a fairly substantial case without worry, and it's a game-changer that I can just look at the screen to unlock my phone. Magic! Now I can keep those group text updates truly ~at a glance~ — without interrupting my flow until I take a break later."

You can check out her full writeup of it here for more deets!

Promising review: "This product works great!! It's adjustable but doesn’t fall and is perfect for organizing your desk or watching something on your phone while doing other tasks. Definitely would recommend!!" —Anna S.

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in eight colors).

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

Promising review: "Loving these office organizing accessories. I recently wanted to spruce up my desk at work and make it more fun to look at. Very pleased with this purchase!" —Becca

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

Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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