8 Huat Items Under $30 To Spruce Up Your Work Desk With
From convenient water coolers to cute artificial succulents, these work desk additions will be sure to brighten up your day at work
With increasing time spent working from home, much of our attention has shifted towards our work environment, no matter from our personal office or the kitchen dining table. But whether or not the allocated working space is temporary, it always helps to spruce things up, and add a pop of personality where productivity takes place.
As we cross into the Lunar New Year, we gather some of our best finds that will help you start fresh at the job. These additions could not only brighten up your time at the office, but also spark your creativity throughout the day!
When you’re in the zone, sometimes something as little as getting up to fetch a glass of water is enough to disturb your rhythm, so you have to start all over again. Set up this mini water cooler in the corner of your desk and you don’t need to make your flow. For added benefits fill it with slices of your favourite fruit and you can get added nutrition from your hydration.
These mini artificial succulents come in concrete planters. Without the upkeep of regular plants, you get to enjoy all the green benefits, without worrying about watering them or worse the plants dying. This set includes six plants, including an aloe vera, shilian, money leaf, gem lotus, pearl lotus, and a water lily. These look great next to stationery, on a shelf, or by your window.
This Smiley Pen Holder will instantly plaster a smile on your face. The adorable design is available in three colours, fitting 20 regular sized pens. It’ll add some welcome warmth to your desk and ensure you don’t end up with pens strewn everywhere. The ceramic design also means you can use it as a plant pot if you want to add some green to your working environment.
Tape is an indispensable piece of office stationery. Whether you need it for work or arts and crafts, this Typo Tape Dispenser will make using tape flawless. The angular design will help shake things up design wise and the choice of colours means you can tailor it to your space.
Map out your week with a reusable weekly planner. Get the satisfaction of ticking off your tasks once you’ve completed them and start a fresh each week with a clear list of things to do. This makes your day-to-day tasks much easier to follow and the magnetic design means you’ll find it easy to fix to metal surfaces like your fridge door.
Overhead lights can grate and plug in desk lamps have a way of taking over your space. This USB charging light is a mobile alternative, able to move with you and featuring four different light settings so you can tailor things to the time of the day to ensure you keep focused. Dimmable lighting means you can also adjust brightness.
This mouse pad is a great opportunity to add colour to your workspace. It comes in 14 different colours, is made from quality materials and is heat resistant, so you can also use it to rest a hot drink while you’re working. It’s a simple touch but an easy way to put your personality on the desk.
Affirmations and inspiring quotes are important for motivation. This daily notice board is a great way to keep yourself motivated, making a new daily quote or countdown to something you’re celebrating. The two-sided board features a felt side and whiteboard so you can swap around your messages to keep things fun. You can mount it on your wall or just stand it in the corner of your desk.
Text: Home & Decor
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