I started working from home exclusively in 2021. My office is in a corner of my bedroom, so it was important to me to make it as pleasing to the eye as possible. I really enjoy my space and hope this helps if you're in similar circumstances.
This chair looks great in person and over Zoom. I bought it full price back in 2021 - looks like it's on sale now, so lucky you!
Olivia Tufted Task Chair
I love the metal legs and finish on this desk! This is a pretty good dupe for West Elm.
Everly Quinn Jahnke Desk | Wayfair
There isn't a single remarkable thing about this laptop stand other than it not costing $55+. It does the job and didn't break the bank!
Mount-It! Tilted Laptop Riser For MacBook And iPad® Pro, Silver, MI-7273
Was this necessary? No, it was not. Does it look adorable on my desk? Yes, it does. :)
These binder clips are cuter than they need to be.
Rifle Paper Co. Binder Clips Set of 8
I love that this task lamp has a small footprint and is a charger, saving even more desk space.
Brightech Ezra Table Lamp with Wireless Charger
This is probably the most functional office/desk accessory I own. It holds pens, some snacks, binder clips, reading glasses, post-it notes, and more. Each of the bins pops out making it easier to get what you need quickly.
YouCopia Crazy Susan with 6 bins
My "office" is in a corner of my bedroom. I like a organized, aesthetically pleasing space so when I found this corkboard shelf setup, I bought it despite it costing significantly more than an ordinary corkboard. I do not regret it! It's functional a...
Bisley Place Triple Shelf with Pinboard
I always have a couple of drinks on my desk (Diet Coke 😍 & water) - I learned the hard way about not using a coaster and smearing all of the notes I took. Don't be like me. Get a couple of pretty coasters.
White Beige Cream and Gold Flower Shaped Coasters
This is a perfectly functional desk drawer organizer. Nothing fancy. Does the job.
iDesign Linus 4-Section Drawer Organizer
Plum Paper Planners are so customizable and functional! I'm an 8.5 X 11 Notes & Days layout kind of girl. YMMV.
Plum Paper
I go through a lot of notebooks. I'm not super particular about them so long as they're wide ruled.
Mead® Spiral Notebooks, 8-1/2" x 10-1/2", 1 Subject, Wide Ruled, 70 Sheets, Assorted Colors, Pack Of 6 Notebooks
My favorite pens! I know most people prefer a fine point, but you will have to bury me with my 1.0 mm black ink pens.
Pilot G2 Premium Gel Roller Pen, Bold Point, 1.0 mm, Black Barrel, Black Ink, Pack Of 12
I use these lined post-its in my planner for to-do lists that have to be moved from week to week.
Post-it® Greener Notes, 4 in x 6 in, 5 Pads, 100 Sheets/Pad, Clean Removal, Sweet Sprinkles Collection, Lined
Can't live without post-its!
Post-it Greener Pop Up Notes, 3 in x 3 in, 18 Pads, 100 Sheets/Pad, Clean Removal, Sweet Sprinkles Collection
Cuter push pins!
Office Depot® Brand Plastic Push Pins, 7/16"H x 7/16"W x 7/16"D, Warm Gray, Pack Of 16 Push Pins
There isn't anything fancy about this, but it does the trick!
Mesh Waste Basket White - Brightroom™
These are so useful!
4ct Magnetic Bulldog Clips Soft Gold - Threshold™
These are super cute push pins.
150ct Heart Shaped Push Pins Gold - Sugar Paper Essentials
Fancy paperclips :)
500ct Standard Paper Clips Gold - Sugar Paper Essentials
If you need a stapler, you might as well make it cute!
20 Sheet Capacity Stapler White/Gold - Sugar Paper Essentials