Desk Accessories
Keep the things you use most out on your desktop, but neatly organized. This accessory set includes a pencil holder, tape dispenser, and stapler in a sleek modern design. And if white isn't your color, the desk set comes in 13 other eye-popping, day-brightening colors. Available at Poppin; $42.
Related: 11 Ways to Keep Your Real Desktop Organized
Desk Lamp
Good task lighting is essential for a productive work environment. This desk lamp from IKEA adjusts at both the head and the arm to direct light exactly where you need it. Available at IKEA; $32.99.
Related: 9 Lampshades You Can Make Before Lights Out
Paper Tray
Whether you're organizing bills, letters, or the standard memo inbox, a stacking letter tray system will help you keep important papers sorted for fast, at-your-fingertips access. Available at The Organizing Store; $16.99.
Desk Drawer Organizer
Don’t let your desk drawer become another junk drawer. This drawer organizer reshapes to multiple widths and hangs on the drawer sides to allow for extra paper storage underneath. Now you have a place for every tack, rubber band, and paperclip. Available on Amazon; $34.99.
Cord Organizer
Skip a bird's nest of knotted cables and keep cords untangled using this desktop cord manager. Five soft, rubber grips create four slots to tame unruly cables and provide you with easy access to all your digital connections. Available at Quirky; $9.99.
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USB Hub
Letters & Keys
Organizing letters in the silhouette of an elephant is much more fun—and practical—than losing them on a messy desk. Mount it on the wall, and it can also hold your keys on its curled trunk. An elephant never forgets, so you should never lose track of the important stuff again. Available at Kikkerland; $25.00.
Desk Vacuum
Hand Shredder
Even though things are mostly digital now, you'll still need a shredder to dispose of all your confidential documents. Unlike most of the older, bulkier models, this compact shredder is small enough to function as a desktop item. Simply wind the crank, and your paper shreds quietly. Available at MoMA Store; $12.00.
Trash Can
Most do their best work in a clean, clutter-free environment. Keep trash at bay with these clever, eco-friendly trash cans. Not only can you get rid of waste throughout the day, but these double duty cans are designed to use plastic grocery store bags as the liners—and keep spares neatly stored. Available at Uncommon Goods; $19.00.
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