Focusing on work can be difficult, especially when you work from home. While there are plenty of ways to improve productivity, did you know that having a tidy desk is one of them?
According to a study published in Psychological Science, whether you keep a tidy or messy desk can make a difference to your behaviour. A tidy desk will encourage you to do what is expected of you, so you’re more likely to get on with your work.
Furthermore, the less clutter you have on your desk, the easier it is for you to find everything, meaning you’ll be more efficient and have enough room at your workspace to actually work.
If you feel the time has come to get your desk organized, here are a few desk tidy ideas to get you started.
Bamboo Expandable Desk Tidy
Made of durable natural bamboo, this cleverly designed office tidy is made up of two separate pieces that can be pieced together in a multitude of ways, so you can perfectly adjust it to suit your workspace.
The width of the shelf will depend on how you choose to put it together, so can be anywhere from 13″ to 26″. That means it can fit onto small workspaces, corner desks, or larger desks alike.
You can start off with the pieces pushed together, and expand it as you collect more cool stuff for your workspace. If you get bored, rearrange the shelves to breathe some new life into your workspace – easy!
Grid Wire Display Rack
Sometimes, you just don’t have enough room on your desk for your photographs, memos, potted plants, or even office supplies. Rather then stress out about the lack of space, you can simply create more space on the wall with a handy, and very on trend, mesh display.
Typically used to display photographs, postcards, reminders, and the like, with the simple addition of a few shelves and baskets, you can easily create a useful desk tidy to mount on your wall.
This black model measures 25.6″ x 17.7″ and comes in a pack of two with ten clips to get you started.
PAG Office Supplies Desk Organizer
If you’re the kind of person that has a ton of office supplies strewn across their workspace, then this is the ideal desk caddy to help keep you organized.
With nine different compartments, there’s plenty of room to hold your pens, pencils, eraser, stapler, scissors, ruler, binder clips, and more. You get the four small side compartments, one larger back compartment, three small compartments at the front, and a drawer.
The simple, yet elegant design, will add a nice touch of color to your desk, while making the most of the little space it takes up, with an overall size of 8.75″ x 4.25″ x 4.13″.
Woodows Birch Keyboard storage shelf
This functional desk organizer has been designed to take up minimum space, fitting just over your desktop keyboard, while giving you enough room to store all of your office stationary essentials.
The shelf is convenient and effective with seven divided areas to hold your pens and pencils, mobile phone, post-it notes, business cards, scissors, paper clips, coffee cup, and more; everything stored within arm’s reach.
It’s a sturdy piece made of a lovely, light, plain birch, so will fit in well with most office designs. The edges are rounded, giving it a nice, modern finish.
NoteTower Desktop Organizer
The NoteTower desktop organizer is the all-in-one desk tidy, with enough compartments and parts to hold all your office supplies, as well as your photographs, business cards, and post-it notes.
The clever design means it will take up minimal space on your desk – measuring 4″ x 3.1″ x 12.4″ – while helping you to keep your workspace organized and de-cluttered.
Sorbus 3-Piece Modern Desk Organizer
This 3-piece set by Sorbus makes the perfect addition to any office space with its simple, modern design. It’s made of clear acrylic and a white lacquer-like finish creating a clean and classy look, meaning it will suit just about any workspace.
The set includes the following:
- Medium Tray Holder: 11.75″ L x 3.5″ W x 3.5
- Note Pad Holder: 4.5″ L x 4.5″ W x 4.5″
- Cup Holder: 3″ L x 3″ W x 3″
With three different parts you have enough space to hold all of your office supplies, yet you don’t have to worry about it taking up too much room. You can easily shift the pieces around to create the ideal arrangement for your workspace.
Kate Spade New York Daisy Place Pencil Holder
If you’re looking for a stylish way to store your pens and pencils, then this elegant Kate Spade pencil holder may be just the accessory your desk needs. Made from white porcelain with gold accents, it’s a functional, yet classy design.
Multi-Functional Desk Accessory
A bit of a gag gift, but if you’ve got a sense of humor and are looking for a fun addition to your desk, then consider this funky desk tidy. Available in blue, green, orange, and red, this is the perfect way to add a pop of color to your workspace.
It’s a multi-functional accessory, acting as a tape dispenser, pen holder, paper clip plate and memo holder. The small size (2.5″ H x 5.75″ W x 6″ D) means it takes up minimal desk space, however, it does also mean you won’t be able to store too many items on it.
Artinova Wooden Desk Organizer
When you’ve got minimal desk space available, it’s always good to get a multi-functional desk tidy to make the most of what you’ve got. Measuring 6.69″ × 3.82″ × 2.87″, it’s the ideal size to store your iPhone as well as your office stationary.
This maple handcrafted pen and pencil holder also acts as a manual calendar that can be used year after year. You won’t have to worry about scratching your desk surface, as it comes with velvet stickers for the feet. You have to admit, this is one stylish wooden desk tidy.
Superbpag Wire Metal 5-in-1 Desk Organizer
This fashionable rose gold 5-in-1 desk organizer comes with everything you need to store all of your office essentials. The metal grid design is right on trend, adding a touch of glam to your desk, while also making it sturdy and durable.
Here’s what it includes:
- Pencil Holder: 3.2″ x 3.2″ x 4.1″
- Letter Sorter: 6.3″ x 4.8″ x 4.3″
- Letter Tray: 9.8″ x 12″ x 2″
- Hanging File Organizer: 12.7″ x 5.3″ x 9.3″
- Sticky Note Holder: 3.9″ x 3.9″ x 3.2″
The rounded edges prevent scratches, so you won’t have to worry about the metal ruining your desktop. This has got to be one of the most stylish desk tidy Amazon options out there!
Yournelo Wooden Kitten Desk Tidy
This adorable wooden kitten desk organizer comes in a variety of colors and is just the right size to store your essential office supplies, measuring 6.1″ x 5.3″ x 5.3″.
Made from wood, this novelty desk tidy would look perfect on any cat lovers desk.
MyGift Freestanding Organization Caddy
This nice little desktop shelf is ideal for adding more room to small spaces, measuring roughly 15.75″ L x 8.3″ W x 11.8″ H. It’s big enough to hold small books and some of your office stationary, but don’t expect it to house large, heavy textbooks.
While you have to assemble the pieces yourself, it’s easy to do and doesn’t really require any tools. The decorative swirls add a nice touch, upping the quality of this WPC board caddy.
Borang Stationary Desk Tidy
This classic retro tape style desk tidy will add a stylish touch to your desk, while providing plenty of room to store your adhesive tape, pens and pencils, scissors, and more.
Measuring 6.5″ x 2″ x 4.2″, it holds a roll of 3/4″ tape, and can be found in three different colors.
Quirky Pen Zen Bamboo Holder
Tidy up your desk clutter with the Pen Zen, a decorative desk organizer with rubber extrusion that can hold your pens, pencils, and other office items. The bamboo exterior has magnets hidden inside to provide extra storage for smaller items such as paper clips and binder clips.
It’s an innovative design and will make a fun, yet functional, addition to your desk space. Get rid of the clutter with this clever, sleek desk organizer.