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Jun 20, 2024

39 Desk Organization Products For A Clutter

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed collects a share of sales and/or other compensation

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed collects a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.

Even if your schedule is a mess, your workspace doesn't have to be.

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Great Useful Stuff is a small biz based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Promising review: "It is so simple. It required no setup and the magnets that hold the bottom compartment on are strong. I literally did zero work for this product to help me out so much in my everyday life. It clears up my desk clutter and charges my electronics. Plus, it looks and feels quality for the price without paying a huge amount for such a simple concept. I use an iPad air, an iPhone 6s, and an iPhone 7. Because I work from home, my work and personal electronic have to mix but stay organized. This holds them all. I don't have a problem with it not holding phones or anything like others have mentioned." —Rachel R

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in four colors and with or without USB ports).

My former colleague Daniel Boan says, "When Great Useful Stuff sent this to me for review, I thought it would simply be a cute way to keep my chargers from falling under my desk and becoming impossible to find, but I didn't realize how it would basically transform my space. As you can see above, I had a wildly unacceptable pile of wires on my floor that was becoming so big I almost started asking it to chip in for rent. When the box arrived, I untangled the cords, placed my power strip in the bottom of the box, then threaded the wires through the holes at the top (it also comes with magnetic attachments for looping excess length in the wires, but I didn't even need to use those). Now my cords are cleverly concealed and so much easier to manage — which makes me feel like I ever so slightly have my life together. I said slightly."

Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in with or without a power strip).

It's got four cups (two tall, one medium, and one small), a phone stand, and a sticky note tray.

The Office Oasis is a small business founded by a wife-and-husband duo who set out to create innovative office items that look *and* feel good.

Promising review: "I bought this product for my office at work. I wanted to purchase something that looked more professional than other products, and this one really caught my eye. But I have to admit the big selling point is the customization factor. There are countless options that can be configured. I'm someone who likes to mix up their office space every couple of months to keep things fresh, and this organizer is the perfect addition for me. I was actually able to use my phone while it was on the organizer thanks to the great sticky pads that came with the product that you can place on the bottom. This thing really isn't going anywhere. Overall, I'm very happy with the purchase. The magnets are just strong enough, the customization is there, the rubber pads keep it all in place, and it looks great!" —One of those IT guys

Get it from Amazon for $29.95.

Promising review: "This is such a great folder, whether you are preparing for a job interview, storing files at home, organizing your work or home office, or using it for classes. I love the color choices and the size. I can easily slip it into my tote bag and it keeps me organized and looks professional." —Pammie

Get it from Amazon for $7.98 (available in nine colors).

Each folder can hold up to 25 sheets and the whole thing can be collapsed and secured with the attached cord for easy transport — which is *so* convenient if you're working a hybrid office-WFH schedule. It even comes with blank stickers for labeling the tabs. (Check out BuzzFeed's full write-up on this organizer for more deets on how helpful it is!)

Promising review: "It’s very nice and organized, I love it. I needed to make room on my desk and this helped a lot. I was gonna use hooks to hang it up but after feeling the weight of it with all the papers in it (plus my cats eyeing it curiously), I decided to use nails instead. Holds up well so far and I hang my ID badge from it to grab on my way out hehe. I like the size and that it doesn’t take up a lot of space. Very happy with it, was excitedly waiting for it." —Elizabeth Lopez Corrales

Get it from Amazon for $10 (available in four colors).

The shelves come in two separate parts that can be arranged close together or spread further apart, depending on what you need! Some reviewers even picked up multiple of these to build a bigger shelving unit on their desk [pictured above right].

Promising review: "Absolutely love this shelving. I’ve been working from home since the pandemic hit and I went from a huge office to a nook in the corner of our sitting room with no shelving or filing cabinets. The clutter on my desk was driving me nuts. Finally found what I was looking for: a place for my little knickknacks and pictures and my notepads/mail/important papers. Building it was pretty easy, although I did need to turn a piece around, but took less than 15 to put together. Makes my organizing heart happy." —bdeleone

Get them from Amazon for $25.99 (available in five colors).

Be sure to note the dimensions of these, as the smaller size is definitely small.

Promising review: "When I ordered these I was looking for a quick fix to my desktop clutter (I'm a crafter) and had low expectations for sturdiness and quality — was I ever pleasantly surprised. They snap together quite easily and form a very sturdy little desktop milk crate-like container. The colors are nicer in person then they were on screen and I love that they do stack quite well (not wobbly). Very impressed with these little desktop crates — they are cute to look at, easy to put together and stack nicely." —JustDee

Get the set of five from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in two sizes).

In the six-piece set you'll get two 3"x3" bins, two 6"x3" bins, and two 9"x3" bins.

Promising review: "I loved these so much, I ended up purchasing another set. They're great to help keep my makeup drawer super organized and clean as well as my desk area. I find that working from home, by the end of the day my desk is a mess, so these little containers really help keep small items together and keep my desk looking sooo much better. They seem pretty durable, and hope they last a long time." —Evelin N.P

Get a six-piece set from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in an 18-piece set).

This stand fits any laptop from 10 to 15.6 inches and can be easily disassembled into three parts for easy transportation. It's recommended to pair this with a keyboard rather than trying to type on your laptop directly while in the stand!

Promising reviews: "This has helped my neck pain and workflow. I'm used to working in an office with monitors and this made a big difference in my work from home experience by putting my screen at a comfortable eye level. The material is good quality, feels sturdy, and was simple to assemble. It comes in three pieces and is intuitive to put together without looking at directions. There are pads on the top to keep your laptop from sliding. I'm using it with a 15-inch laptop and it's a good fit. I did get a wireless keyboard to use with it, which I would recommend. If you were to try to type on your laptop keyboard with this, it would be uncomfortable. I bought it for the ergonomics, but as a bonus I am liking how it helps me keep my desk organized with the extra space beneath. Great product!" —M

Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in 10 colors).

Promising review: "Fixes a problem I didn't know how to fix! Keeps cords where I want them and prevents them from falling behind my nightstand. Especially helpful with working from home. Get them! You won't be disappointed." —Ally

Get a six-pack from Amazon for $6.81.

Brighttia is a Brooklyn, New York-based Etsy shop established in 2018 that specializes in industrial and modern interior lighting and decor.

Promising review: "These brass cable organizers are beautiful and high quality. I’m using two of them to keep a plug-in sconce cord attached to the wall and to direct the cord to the electrical outlet. These little gold pieces add a touch of functionality and glamour to the sconces. Exactly what I was looking for." —Amy Margolis

Get a set of two from Brighttia on Etsy for $11.98+ (available in eight colors and in value packs).

Promising review: "I have two complete computer setups in my home office, including a total of four monitors, a printer, a vinyl cutter, and a sewing machine. To say that I was in desperate need of cord management and camouflage was an understatement. I only needed three of these (out of the six in the pack) to strategically guide and hide all of my cords. The price is great. The product is amazing. I actually have no concern about the adhesive holding out. The plastic is super durable while still being flexible enough to get your cords in. If you are looking for a simple solution that will last forever, get these!" —Keri Stucker

Get a pack of six from Amazon for $18.97+ (available in three sizes and three colors).

You could place this underneath a wall shelf to better fill that space as well. Nail-free installation is an option with included adhesive strips! It comes with 18 accessories (hooks, shelves, bins, etc.) to get you started.

Promising review: "I really love this pegboard so much. I was having trouble with my business wandering all over looking for things and decided to take some time and solve a few problems. This board works beautifully and allows me to have all the main things I need when working instantly within reach. I was able to eyeball it and hang it myself with no problem. So far so good; it appears that it’s going to stay up. I did follow the directions though and washed the latex wall, dried with hair dryer, and waited 48 hours to put anything up on it." —Deborah Kinsey

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in three sizes and two colors).

Promising review: "Totally love this. It arrived on time and I was not expecting it to be so big. I love the fact that it rotates. I have another desk organizer but I always had a hard time finding a pen or highlighter. This little jewel solved that problem. The price was excellent and the quality of the product is awesome. There is so much room!" —kittylover

Get it from Amazon for $12.99.

Promising review: "I have a computer table with no drawers or shelves and no place to put them. Love this product — it's easily installed on the side of my computer table and keeps my papers and supplies organized within reach and out of sight; mostly it keeps my workspace clear. There is a way to tighten it to the desk or table, but I haven't used it, I just slid it onto my desk and voila! Instant neatness. <3!" —Codergurl

Get it from Amazon for $31.88+ (available in five styles).

The weight capacity is 80 pounds, so yes, it is sturdy enough to support your monitor and MORE belongings!

Promising review: "This monitor stand is AWESOME! I'm a person who likes lots of places to store things. Pockets, organizers, drawers, I have way too much crap, and way too many places to store it all. But this stand keeps my actual desktop really well organized. I get a few desk items to keep on-hand so that everything else can go in the drawer organizer I have, and my desk can be clean. It blends well with my natural-wood/weathered-oak desk. It also puts my monitor at a great height. I'm actually looking at the screen instead of up or down." —Victoria Horger

Get it from Amazon for $18.02+ (available in three finishes).

It's long enough to fit a full-size keyboard!

Promising review: "I tend to keep a lot of little knick-knacks and office items all over my desk, and this little stand is perfect for organizing and getting all the clutter up off of your desk. I wasn’t sure if I would use the coffee mug section, but I find myself using it every day! It’s not super heavy but it doesn’t really need to be, and it holds my big oversized mug just fine." —Ruby

Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

Each of the attachment has a sticky film that's strong enough to adhere it to your monitor, but easy enough to remove that it won't damage it.

Promising review: "I have 568 stickies on any given and this is exactly what I needed to keep myself organized. They came packaged nicely, no cracks or scratches, and was easy to adhere. The adhesive is awesome. It's not going anywhere!!! I recommend this to anyone like me who needs a cool place for their notes. You will be the envy of your coworkers!" —Mason's Mom

Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (also available without the phone holder).

Promising review: "Not much to say about this little guy, which is good. It holds paper for you so you don't have to hold it yourself while you type. It is pretty durable for what it is, shouldn't break unless mishandled. It has a front 'slit' that you can just slide paper up into it and it holds, then if you want to hold more paper or something heavier you can open up the clip and clamp down on quite a few pages. It is pretty much a universal fit because it has strong double-sided adhesive that will mount to any flat surface. Transforms my desk from a cluttered mess to a somewhat organized but vertical paper-y mess. It even comes with a pull tab to easily remove the adhesive if you want to take it off (I am presuming, have not tried removing it yet)." —UnseenGuardian

Get it from Amazon for $10.08.

Psst — this works great for hanging a purse and other items too!

Promising review: "I work from home (even pre-COVID) and have been Zooming since before it was what the cool kids did. BUT I could never find my headphones! They had no particular home in the house, and so they were always nowhere in particular. After a hectic finals week with books everywhere and work strewn everywhere, I said, 'Enough! Time to rethink my desk organization. Wouldn't it be lovely if there were such a thing as a headphones holder that could be attached to the side and my headphones could live there forever — within easy reach whenever a Zoom meeting pops onto my schedule?' The hanger came two days later. I washed the surface of the desktop shelf's side, skedaddled the backing off the adhesive and presto-stucko — my holder hung fast! Now my headphones are findable, my desk is workable, my office is livable, and I am feeling quite at ease with the world. Thank you!" —Justine Olawsky

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

Promising reviews: "My wrist was starting to bother me working from home these last seven months. This did the trick and no more pain! Way cheaper than the doctors bill and I’m comfortable now for however long I need to WFH. Plus, it freed up space on the desk for my notebook and sticky notes. Happy I discovered this and recommend." —Aimee Bryant

"I wish I'd found this one first. The best part is the adjustable height. The first one I bought was so tight to the bottom of the desk that my keyboard didn't fit. With this one, there's no issue and it's sturdy. Highly recommend!" —Adam O.

Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in five colors).

Each set includes a pen cup, mail organizer caddy, paper tray, magazine holder, business card holder, and sticky note holder.

Promising review: "I fell in love with this set the moment it came out of the box. It is sturdy, well-made and definitely worth the price. My living room is all pink and I just inherited my grandmothers writing desk so this fit in beautifully. I am a writer and like to make my writing space as inviting and lovely as possible. This desk set helps me keep my papers, mail, note pad, writing journals, and pens beautifully organized. Worth every cent." —MRS

Get it from Amazon for $35+ (available in seven colors).

You can use it for storing things like pens, pencils, or art brushes, or use it purely as decor with flowers.

Promising reviews: "I ordered two of these to help organize my office desk and they look exactly like what was shown! I like that they're a little bit flexible so I don't have to worry about breaking them." —Sydni

"Made from rigid silicone, this pen holder stands up nice and is easy to clean. The fact that it's made from silicone means it will last a lifetime. Design is cool too. The size is perfect and can hold a lot of stuff without taking up a ton of space on your desk." —Itsdonny

Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (also available in another color).

This holder is designed so that USB, HDMI, and power cables can be plugged in while the laptop is stored and closed, and it provides ample ventilation as well. It's installed with screws (included) and a Phillips head screwdriver.

Beyond 3D Creations is a Boston-based Etsy shop that specializes in 3D design and electronic accessories.

Promising review: "Excellent! I use a second monitor as my primary screen when using my laptop, and this device has been amazing for two reasons: 1) It saves valuable desk space, and 2) the laptop tucked under the desk still allows air to flow through the laptop vents, which helps prevent it from overheating. This clever little gadget has solved so many problems and I’m loving how clean my desk setup is. 10/10 would recommend." —Emma Ayau

Get it from Beyond 3D Creations on Etsy for $15.88+ (available in three colors and three sizes, including custom).

It comes with a 45-sheet pad of sticky notes to get you started.

Promising review: "This product is as advertised and all the reviews are accurate, which I appreciate greatly. You pull the Post-it and the thing doesn't even move. Also, unless you are using a wide range of desk pens, pencils, and markers, be real — this thing may not have a TON of space to put your writing utensils but it fits perfectly my essential markers, pens, pencils, highlighter, and scissors with room left over. This is an excellent container for your desk and looks great too." —Brandon

Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (also available in white and grey here).

I don't even use sticky notes that often and I'm tempted to pick up this cute kitty for myself! It comes with a 45-sheet pad of pink sticky notes to get you started.

Promising review: "Super cute cat Post-it note dispenser! It’s weighted, which helps keep it from getting knocked over on a desk or any surface! Post-its alternate which direction they’re pulled from (one pull up and the next pull down), so be careful if you’re writing in a hurry that you don’t write upside down! It does leave some marks from the paws if left too long just from sitting (no big deal for me personally)." —Ashley Drews

Get it from Amazon for $12.99.

It comes with 3M adhesive stickers, so you won't need any hardware to install it, and you can remove or reposition it whenever you want! You could even pick up two or three, depending on how many drawers you want to add.

Get it from Amazon for $14.95.

Some reviewers opted to use Command strips to attach these for the stronger long-term adhesion and easy removability.

Promising review: "After reading all the reviews, I purchased a set of Command strips at the same time and used them to mount my holders to my monitor. They worked perfectly! I especially like that by using the Command strips, the holders are removable. We will be having a redesign of our office in a couple of months and being able to remove the holders will make it easier to pack and store my monitor during the process. The small holder easily fits my sticky note tabs and a white-out correction tape. The larger holder I put my personal pens in so no one will pick them up off my desk and use them. Very handy little organizers!" —Amazon Customer

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $5.21.

There are also versions for other Adobe programs available at Chic Geeks, which is a Black woman–owned business specializing in gorgeous tech accessories and clever keyboard covers!

Promising review: "This Adobe Photoshop shortcut keyboard is sooooo dope...I am buying another one. I love it. Gives my MacBook so much personality." —Bree Moore

Get it from Chic Geeks for $20 (available for six different MacBook models).

Promising review: "As sturdy as an elephant! I didn't know I would have to put it together but it was quick and easy and came with two screws to secure it. It was larger than I expected but it has plenty of room to hold my pens/highlighters as well as thumb drives, staple remover, scissors and binder clips. Sturdy enough to also hold my phone. It is too cute and the design is very pretty." —Danielle Alves

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three patterns).

It's also helpful if you often have to dual-factor authentication for work on your phone, making it easy to look over and tap your phone for approval. Of course, you could also flip your phone horizontally on the stand and watch YouTube videos or Netflix while you work, but we're not *telling* you to do that. 😏

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Maitland Quitmeyer has the rose gold stand and says, "It has a sleek but pretty, not-too-pink champagne-y rose gold body, an adjustable stand (so you can position it to your height perfectly), and a hole in the back you can snake a cord through for easy charging. The ledge is wide enough to fit a fairly substantial case without worry, and it's a game-changer that I can just look at the screen to unlock my phone. Magic! Now I can keep those group text updates truly ~at a glance~ — without interrupting my flow until I take a break later." You can check out her full writeup of it here for more deets!

Promising review: "This product works great!! It's adjustable but doesn’t fall and is perfect for organizing your desk or watching something on your phone while doing other tasks. Definitely would recommend!!" —Anna S.

Get it from Amazon for $8.79+ (available in eight colors).

This whiteboard also comes with a dry-erase marker, accessory channel (to hold the marker), and a storage drawer.

Promising review: "Nice upgrade for office. Feels great! Helps me go paperless, keeps my tasks before me in a more organized way than sticky notes, and glass is easy to clean. The sides are plastic so not really great. There’s some marketing pushing their markers, but I’ve been using my white board markers and they work just fine." —Natan

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in five styles).

You can hang this vertically or horizontally! Psst — there's a version in a to-do list format, including lines and check boxes, if you need something with a little more structure.

1801 And Co is a small business on Etsy based in Minnesota that makes custom acrylic printing like calendars, signs, blank boards, and more.

Promising review: "I absolutely love my acrylic dry erase board. Not only is it practical for my memory of daily tasks, but it feels more like another art piece in my room. I absolutely love that it’s made by a small family business, their love really shines through in their product, their photo and their handwritten thank you. THANK YOU!" –Maggie

Get it from 1801 And Co on Etsy for $13.46+ (originally $17.95+; available in various sizes, as well as three metal finishes).

One reviewer says they plan on using it year after year with sticky notes, which is a smart long-term solution!

Get it from our Goodful shop for $48.

It comes with 100 paper clips (in a complementary color) to get you started!

Promising review: "It's small enough it doesn't take up much needed real estate on my desk, yet big enough it is easy to see and doesn't get lost in the shuffle of paperwork that never seems to go away." —Little D

Get it from Amazon for $9.69+ (available in seven colors).

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Kayla Boyd loves her floating bookshelves: "They save a lot of space and since I colorized them, they look like fun decor in my room. It definitely helps me get excited about reading more since they're so cute and visible. The shelves were also super easy to hang and they're very sturdy."

Promising review: "Super chic way of organizing our many books and keeping them off windowsills and other non-book surfaces. This was a great solution and we didn’t have to buy ANOTHER furniture piece — win!" —EmGeeBond

Get them from Amazon for $13.67+ (available individually or in a set of three, and two sizes).

If you *do* want to use this on top of your desk (and utilize the extra storage shelves), the wheels come off so it can sit directly on your desktop.

Promising review: "This is an awesome little stand that holds all my office supplies safely and organized under my desk to allow more desk space for working. Really good find and value." —Kayla F.

Get it from Amazon for $38.99+ (available in two colors).

This would look great on any shelves you have above your desk!

Covogoods is a Utah-based, woman-founded small business that specializes in storage solutions crafted from up-cycled books.

Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE this!!! I ordered to conceal our modem and router and it looks so perfect. They are real books and it’s wonderfully built, and the shades of blue are beautiful together. Shipped quickly and love to support a family biz!" —C.R.

Get it from Covogoods on Amazon Handmade for $29+ (you'll choose your customizations before adding to your cart!).

This lamp runs on a rechargeable battery, which lasts up to 64 hours on a single charge. You can also just leave it plugged in, as it's protected by a safety circuit that'll cut off the power when the battery is full. Unfortunately, there's no way to replace the integrated LED bulb if it eventually burns out, though it's expected to last for years.

Promising review: "I loved that this light already came to me pre-charged. Light works without having to be consistently plugged in. It moves easily when I need to adjust where the light shines. I love the pen pockets! I don’t ever misplace my pens anymore lol, and I like the range of brightness modes." —Sarah Copeland

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in three colors).

Note: Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.