The office environment can feel mundane when your desk is the same as everyone else’s. That’s why you should make yours your own with accessories. In this post, we’ll tell you which ones you need.

Read on to find out which desk objects you should have.

Desk Objects to Jazz Up Your Work Space

Without these must-have items, your desk isn’t complete.

1. Storage Trays

To stop loose items like pens, paperclips and sticky notes cluttering your desk, get yourself a space-saving storage tray. A transparent acrylic option will help you see where everything is at all times, as well as making your desk look more modern.

2. Newton’s Cradles

Newton’s Cradle is a classic desk object that has been an office staple for decades. Now, you can take it to the next level with an updated version. Designers have come up with more modern takes, using LED lights that change color to make it even more mesmerizing.

3. Plants

Having a plant on your desk will bring some life and color to your workspace. They’ll also boost your mood and productivity, too! You don’t need a green thumb to take care of an office plant. Some plants are low-maintenance, requiring almost no attention at all. Read our post on how to choose an office plant for more information.

4. Business Cardholders

Have you ever wanted to hand someone a business card, only to find yourself scrambling around your desk looking for one? Avoid this networking faux-pas by getting yourself a business cardholder.

This will keep your business cards organized and in place at all times, so you always know where to find one.

5. Calendars

A desk calendar is a must-have for keeping track of all your upcoming appointments and events. But don’t just get yourself a bog-standard type. You can get a calendar that gives you a new fact, quote, historical event, or piece of artwork every day.

No matter what drives you, you can find a calendar out there to give you some daily inspiration.

6. Clocks

You might think that desk clocks are obsolete since we always use our phones to check the time these days. However, phones are one of the biggest threats to our productivity. How many times have you looked at your phone to check the time, only to get lost in apps and notifications?

Get yourself a fancy desk clock to avoid wasting precious time.

7. Phone Stands

Looking down at your phone all the time encourages terrible posture.

You can rectify this by putting yours in a stand that sits on your desk. It will position your phone upright, so you don’t have to bend your head down just to see your notifications.

Create a Happier, Healthier Work Space

Now that you know what desk objects to look out for, the next step is to start shopping!

While you’re looking for your new items, think about how you want to curate your workspace. The amount and style of objects you put there will have a direct impact on your productivity, so choose wisely.

To find out how read our post on how to optimize productivity with a desk setup.