- No matter where “work” is these days, a clean, organized office desk can help you be more focused and productive.
- If you can’t ever seem to find the supply you need or your drawers are overflowing with snacks, it’s time to add some organizational structure to your workspace.
- From bin systems to cord organizers, these accessories will get you more organized, and they all cost under $25.
- Read more: Indispensable desk accessories we use to stay focused and comfortable at work
Driven by the new normal and the teachings of Marie Kondo, there’s been a fervent desire to reorganize our lives. While most people are focused on organizing their closets, kitchens, and living rooms, your home office (wherever that might be) is another important place in need of tidying and where you actually spend the majority of your days.
Elbows tucked in as you type because you have no space for any other position or uses of the words “dig” or “paw” to describe how you sift through your filing cabinet drawers are a couple of tell-tale signs of a desk in desperate need of a makeover.
A cluttered desk leads to a cluttered mind, and if you’re taking important calls, reviewing the company budget, or (and let’s be honest here) watching cute dog videos on TikTok, you (and your boss) won’t appreciate the mess. As you optimize your space with necessary supplies and accessories designed to improve your focus and productivity, make sure to also keep them organized.
Here are 21 desk organization ideas all under $25:
An eye-catching cord organizer
Fully Wiretamer
If you don't want to deal with cord management, just grab them all and lay them in this tray. It sits underneath your desk and comes in three neutral colors to match any home office look.
An adorable paper clip holder
Supfoxer Magnetic Clip Holder
Picking up paperclips has never been more chic.
A storage bin with tip-out drawers
Marbrasse Big Desk Organizer
The design of these bin keeps your small supplies, pens, and scissors easily accessible thanks to the 45 degrees tilt.
A monitor stand riser with a built-in drawer
SimpleHouseware Metal Desk Monitor Stand Riser with Organizer Drawer
This desk accessory pulls double duty, lifting your monitor to a comfortable viewing height and adding space below to store your most-used supplies.
An interlocking bin system for your drawer supplies
Made Smart Madesmart Interlocking Drawer Organizer (8 Bin)
You can mix and match the different bins in this set to fit any size drawer. There are three small, three medium, and two large bins that you can interlock and optimize your space.
Adhesive cable clips
Cable Clips & Cord Management System
Manage the cord chaos on your desk with these handy helpers, which will stick to any flat surface. They'll work with any cord up to 0.25 inches in diameter: charging cables, USB cords, headphone cords, and more.
Lacquered accessory trays
Poppin Accessory Trays
These attractive modular stacking pieces look good on their own or combined with others in the collection.
A sleek file holder
Project 62 Hanging File Holder with Folders Gold/Black Grid
Ditch the ugly file holders that have probably been hanging around your office for the last three decades and upgrade to this chic gold and black one.
A monitor stand and drawer duo
Mind Reader Monitor Stand and Desk Organizer
If you want a monitor stand that instead includes pull-out drawers, try this one. You can remove the legs for a shorter height, or keep them on to create enough space below to stow a keyboard.
A hanger for your headphones
Brainwavez Hengja Headphone Desk Hanger
Free up space on your desk by moving bulky electronics like headphones off to the side. This adjustable clamp is a strong, simple solution.
A mesh pen organizer
AmazonBasics Mesh Desk Organizer
Like most other AmazonBasics products, it doesn't look fancy but it gets the job done, and for under $10 to boot. Keep your pens, pencils, and markers in one place, and don't forget to use the paper clip and notepad compartments.
Sturdy, expandable drawer dividers
OXO Good Grips Expandable Dresser Drawer Divider (2-Pack)
Most people use these expandable dividers for their dressers at home, but they also work perfectly for desk drawers and filing cabinets. They expand to 17 inches and have protective foam pads to grip the drawer walls.
A mesh organizer with plenty of compartments
SimpleHouseware Mesh Desk Organizer with Sliding Drawer
It has five upright compartments, one large tray, and one sliding tray that's further divided into smaller compartments.
A clear drawer organizer that's easy to clean
Whitmor 3 Section Drawer Organizer
The sturdy plastic tray looks great for storing important desk necessities (read: snacks).
A desktop storage unit with see-through drawers
IRIS Medium Desktop Drawer System
The mini version of popular storage units let you quickly identify its contents so you can grab a pen, notebook, or calculator at a moment's notice.
A pencil holder and phone stand
Threshold Pencil Cup with Phone Stand
With limited space on your desk, it's smart to take advantage of multi-functional accessories like this pencil cup and phone stand. The wood construction also looks stylish.
A phone stand that also holds your headphones
Hastings Headphone/Phone Holder
Even more multi-functional is this holder that adds a headphone stand. You can now prop up your phone, store your headphones, and keep small supplies in one place.
A woven catch-all basket
Modern Weave Basket with Divider
If you're not a fan of plastic or metal mesh accessories, these pretty woven baskets will do just as good of a job at keeping you organized.
Secure stacking bins
STORi Plastic Stacking Organizer Bins (Set of 8)
You can arrange these open-front bins in any configuration that suits your organizational style. They have notched rails so you don't have to worry about the bins tumbling down.
A clear magazine holder
STORi Clear Plastic Magazine Holder
This magazine holder made from thick plastic is perfect for storing notebooks and files.
A faux-grass desk organizer that doubles as decor
Kikkerland Desk Organization Pen Stand & Phone Holder
This delightful desk stand with faux grass lets you easily prop up your phone while you work, plus it is a great place to store pens and pencils, adding decoration and removing clutter in the process.