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27 Cute But Practical Desk Products To Make Your Workspace Feel More Cheerful
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We hope you love our recommendations! While every product is independently chosen by our editors, BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. You can read more about how our affiliate partnerships work in our Editorial Standards & Ethics Guide. If you're seeking serotonin, wherever you can get it. The set includes a wireless keyboard and a wireless mouse with a USB receiver. Pick up some AA batteries — both will need them! Promising review: "Every time I walk into my red office and see this beautiful keyboard, it makes me happy. It looks just like it does in the photo. It's such a jolt of color, and with its cool circular retro buttons, it's just a pleasure to use. If you need a pick-me-up (and who doesn't this year?), I can't recommend this highly enough." —CA-girl Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in 13 styles). This style was made popular by Logitech, but this one comes in a fun range of colors! Promising review: "When it comes to my desk setup, I’m all for aesthetics but also practicality. I genuinely need a wrist rest for my keyboard, and I’m super picky about the way they feel. This wrist rest is super squishy and AMAZING quality. It’s comfortable and super cute. I’m obsessed!" —Mel🤍 Get it from Amazon for $13.45 (available in 22 colors). Read more about how an ergonomic mouse can help prevent carpal tunnel at Cleveland Clinic. Promising review: "The design is gorgeous and so comfy that I even take it when I travel for business. This has relieved wrist pain from working on the computer every day." —Bianka P Gonzalez G Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in 26 patterns). iJoy is a small business selling a variety of tech accessories, speakers, and headphones. Promising review: "I rarely write a review (this is the second in the past few years). One of the best purchases in a long time. Nice design and very practical. It solves all of my problems as it can go any direction. It's worth every penny. I turned around and bought two more. I am about to buy my fourth one. Love this!" —Pond P. Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in three colors). 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 Promising review: "I LOVE this product! I live off lists every day at work, and this keeps me super organized! I have my daily list, top three priorities, things I need to remember for the next day, and miscellaneous notes all on the same page!" —Ldsappy Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 28 colors/styles and in six-packs). 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 continues 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 $7.99+ (available in seven styles and sizes). The velour cover zips off for easy cleaning in the washing machine. Promising review: "I've purchased similar items in the past that visually looked like this but were stiff and rigid. This is amazing. Totally eased my back pain from my quarantine-at-home desk job. Highly recommend." —Bellarosa555 Get it from Amazon for $41.39+ (available in seven colors). Promising review: "Got this for my office desk. It definitely stands out, and the older ladies at my work love it! It works well as a seat cushion, as my office chair is so thin I can feel the metal and plastic bits when sitting. With the cushion, it's super soft and comfortable!" —Jane Get it from Amazon for $20.24+ (available in two sizes and six colors). Reviewers suggest turning the heat down from high to medium once the drink gets down to about the halfway point so it stays a comfortable temperature! Check it out on TikTok (where one reviewer even has the genius idea to use it as a candle warmer at their desk, too)! BuzzFeed editor Jenae Sitzes wishes she had bought it sooner: "After seeing this coffee warmer all over BuzzFeed Shopping and even gifting my dad one for Christmas, I finally decided to buy one for myself. Based on all the reviews, I was pretty confident I'd soon be kicking myself for not getting it sooner, and that proved to be true: This thing not only looks good but works great for keeping my coffee warm all day long. (Because yes, I'm one of those people who'll sip on coffee until 5 p.m., all right!!) I was kind of worried it'd be too small for some of my larger mugs, but the center plate is bigger than expected and accommodated every mug in my (very eclectic) collection perfectly. I can confirm that flat-bottomed mugs are the best option for using with this warmer as they do stay hotter, but it still keeps my concave-bottom mugs warm enough for my taste. Also, I looove how sleek the white version looks on my white desk, and the auto-shutoff function is a nice safety feature as an absent-minded person." Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 12 styles). The whiteboard also comes with a dry-erase marker, an 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 project managing a number of 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 $26.10+ (available in five styles). 1801 & Co. is a Minnesota-based 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 I 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 without LOOKING like an office in the bedroom is challenging, but this acrylic board is PERFECT. The black pen that comes with it is a very nice fine tip and erases without a trace." —Dawn Powell Get it from 1801 & Co. on Etsy for $14.18+ (available in 19 sizes and three hardware styles/finishes). Promising review: "I really like this mat — I've had it for several months now, and it hasn't faded or scuffed at all. Makes my basic office cubicle desk a little prettier and does the job I really needed it for — to soften the surface of my desk because I hate the way my mouse sounds without a mousepad. Several coworkers have complimented the design and asked for the link!" —AliB_Art Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in 38 styles). Check out our full write-up on this rainbow window film. Promising review: "SO EASY TO INSTALL! I was expecting more difficulties but had none at all. The light prism effect gives my apartment a very whimsical feeling that I love. Now, I don’t have to worry about people looking into my apartment. However, keep in mind at night people can probably still kind of see-through. Do what you will with that info, lol." —Violinanonymous Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in 14 sizes and four colors). Promising review: "Cute, cute, cute! This is one of the cutest night-lights ever! Not only does it change colors, but it can also be controlled remotely and changed in a variety of colors and effects, from flashing to slowly fading from one color into another, or if desired, one constant color to match any decor. The brightness can also be adjusted. And the wood base gives it more than the look of a toy." —roika It includes a halogen warming bulb and even has a dimmer so you can adjust it to your desired brightness level. Get a closer look at it on TikTok (it looks super cute in a kitchen, too)! BuzzFeed Shopping editor Amanda Davis says: "🎶 It's me, hi. I'm the impulsive buyer, it's me. 🎶 After seeing this gooorgeous candle warmer online time and time again (and trying to ignore the urge to buy what I absolutely didn't need)...I finally did it, and WOW, am I glad I did. This lamp looks even better in person, it warms all of my candles evenly, and after moving it to my desk, I figured out it can be used as the cutest mug warmer, too! It comes with two compatible 50-watt warming bulbs that melt candles from top to bottom. The dimming feature is also really convenient for both the brightness of the light and for how fast or slow you want your candle to melt! This would definitely be a 12/10 gift." Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in two colors). Great Useful Stuff is a Utah-based small business selling a tight selection of home and lifestyle goods that embody the brand's name. Promising review: "My desk was full of chargers and cords. This really helps keep everything organized and puts those cords out of sight. I also use the dividers to store a notebook, so you can use it for other things besides computers, phones, etc. I also really like the material. I got the light bamboo." —Stephanie Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in three other styles). Promising review: "Please add this to your cart...right now! I bought this for my office, and I can't tell you how happy I am with this! Don't let the size fool you. This little gem will cool you down, and it's not noisy at all! And the price...you can't beat it! BUY THIS!!" —Gina Gennette (Grande) Get it from Amazon for $12.78+ (available in black and white). Promising review: "I love the material. It’s soft and won't scratch the walls. It’s comfy. I love the wheels because it’s easy to push around." —Diane DeRosier Get it from Amazon for $89.99+ (available in six colors). Promising review: "I got this for my son's desk and thought it was a little hard to assemble. The quality itself was awesome. The support was great, and its ergonomic features felt very relaxing. I loved this product and [would] definitely buy it again." —Anuj Bhartiya Get it from Amazon for $120.25+ (available in eight styles). 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 four-pack from Brighttia on Etsy for $22.98 (available in 12 colors). Promising review: "I was looking for a cable holder that I didn't need to adhere to my desk — this is it! Superb quality and heavy enough not to slide off the desk. As visually pleasing as it is practical." —Paul Michael Krieg Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two sizes and seven colors). Lego also makes a beautiful orchid set and flower bouquet set. Promising review: "I love putting together the botanical Lego sets. I did this one to have it on my desk at work instead of a real plant I'll inevitably kill. Great instructions and easy to put together! Love it!" —Catherine Promising review: "I have a white desk and a light gray chair, and this headphone hanger matches the design perfectly. The quality and simple hinged design is brilliant. The adhesive is very strong, provided you clean the surface before applying and let it cure for 24 hours before hanging anything on it." —Henry Ting Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in black and white). Promising review: "Honestly better than I thought it would be. It looked cool online, and I bought it as an impulse buy and was not disappointed. It's heavy and well-made. If I had any complaint, it's that due to the shape of the jaw, some jelly beans fall out if I don't grab them carefully, but I've decided that's a small price to pay for this epic protector sitting on my desk." —David Get it from Amazon for $44.98 (available in three colors). Promising review: "Kept misplacing my glasses in my home office, and this has been the perfect fix. It's small and doesn't take up too much space. It's sturdy and holds my glasses in place." —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 11 animal styles). Promising review: "Bought this for my daughter in college. She loves to do her schoolwork on her bed. She says this desk is a 'game-changer.'" —super awsome person Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in four colors). Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity. 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