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Jun 06, 2023

33 Products To Make Life Easier Working From An Office

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.

Tens of thousands of reviewers swear by this stackable lunch container for a *reason*.

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Bliss Collections is a family-owned, Wisconsin-based business established in 2012 that specializes in stationery, planners and pads, and drinkware.

Promising review: "Designed for the minimalist. If you like fancy designs, this is not for you. It is a great functional design. Small enough to not get in the way on my desk but large enough to write your lists and activities for the week. I love the simplicity of the layout. Recommended for anyone who likes to jot things down during the course of the day and keep track of tasks and upcoming appointments of events." —ElleH

Get a pad of 50 undated sheets from Amazon for $13.49.

Psst — if you want to jazz this up a bit, reviewers love these fine point rainbow colored pens for planners and journals on Amazon!

Promising review: "I absolutely love these salad containers. My fiancé and I have big appetites, but try to eat healthy. These containers fit a ton of salad greens and all sizes of toppings — nuts, beans, cheese, fruits, meats, pasta, etc. They make packing lunch easy. Just throw in some greens, a protein, a dressing, and toppings that make salad fun for you! We use ours several times per week and they make it to both our jobs without spilling or leaking. I walk and ride public transit, so mine gets tossed around a bit. Several of my friends and coworkers have bought them after seeing mine!" —izzo

Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in eight colors).

Promising review: "Need something simple so I could plug in all the electronics at my desk. This is much nicer than just a standard power strip since it doesn't add any more cords to the chaos. Plugs are angled enough that they don't get in the way of you have several things plugged in. For reference I usually have my laptop charger, monitor, Google home mini, lamp, and phone charger plugged in at any given point in time. Night-light is a nice addition." —Samantha

Get it from Amazon for $14.73.

Promising review: "Great desktop organizer for the office. I've bought these several times for colleagues. It's a great way to organize things on your desk while adding a bit of fun and personal style." —Ashley Stanton

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

Promising review: "I purchased this to make cold brew coffee at the office. My coworkers and I were going to the local siren at least 3–4 times a week for our afternoon pick me up. It was starting to become a serious drain financially. We all chipped in to get this pitcher and take turns buying beans. Get them ground for a French press, or super coarse, and you'll have a pretty good replica. The instructions for making cold brew are pretty easy. We've seriously cut down our caffeine expenditures by 50%–75%. Now if we could figure out a way to order out less :)." —DT

Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "I’m 5’5” and it seems my feet never land right with the floor while I’m in my office chair that needs to align with the top of the desk. This perfectly evens the playing field! Very comfy, great support, and I love that the cover comes off to wash." —Angie

Get it from Amazon for $37.99 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "Simple straightforward product. Easy to mount and run wires to a power source. Works awesome under my standing desk and adds additional USB support for my gear." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three styles).

Check out a TikTok of the Stojo collapsible cup in action.

Stojo is a small business that specializes in dishwasher-, microwave-safe storage and travel products with the goal of eliminating single-use plastics.

Promising review: "I take my lunch to work and during midday I like to use the Keurig to brew a cup of coffee. The 12-ounce Stojo cup I purchased is very practical. It is thick and durable. The plastic collar enables you to hold the cup without squeezing it or burning your hands on the hot walls of the cup. There is enough volume in the cup to allow for the 12-ounce brew plus ample creamer. It's not a stainless vacuum cup, but it does hold its temperature better than your typical gas station or coffee shop cup. Plus you have the advantage of being able to reheat your drink in the microwave which you can't do with a stainless cup. —ViciousCycle

Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in six sizes and 24 colors).

Promising review: "I started to make lunch boxes recently and was looking for reliable containers. Didn't want to have plastic ones, so after searching decided to choose this five-pack glass set and have no regrets so far. The size is just ideal for lunch — not too big or too small, it'll fit just the right amount of food to eat but not overeat. They are microwave-safe and it's very convenient if you have a microwave in the office." —AlmaMater

Get a set of five from Amazon for $29.99 (also available in various sizes, compartments, and sets).

Promising reviews: "I got this for my new at-home desk set up and it is a must have if you snack at all. It is great for both key boards and the desk. My desk is grooved and it picks up all dust. I love it, and it is easy to clean and empty." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $12.98+ (available in two colors and battery-powered or rechargeable).

Promising review: "I prefer to work with a laptop. However, because it's smaller than a desktop, I had the tendency to look down and hunch while I worked. Given that I work long hours, I decided to get this laptop stand to help reduce the strain on my neck. Love this product. It's sturdy and ergonomic." —Eugene

Get it from Amazon for $28.99 (available in nine colors).

Promising review: "Never thought something analog would be SO useful in my daily routine. I work from home and am constantly project managing multiple complex strategic projects. Having pertinent information directly in front of me and top of mind has done incredible things for my productivity. Never would have imagined it would make such a difference. For a nominal investment, I highly recommend it if you have trouble keeping up with things." —Captainflapjax

Get it from Amazon for $29.83+ (available in five styles).

Creative Design is a small business that specializes in charging stations and home goods.

Psst — this dock comes with three lightning cables you can use on Apple products, two Type-C cables you can use on Android, one Micro USB cable, and an Apple Watch charger holder.

Promising review: "Reduces clutter very effectively! This product is exactly as described and works great. I love being able to plug in all of my devices in one place without a lot of cords everywhere. I also like that I can charge my Apple watch in the same place." —DianeD

Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in three colors).

As an added bonus, all the colors are reversible, so you can change your desk vibe with the season.

Promising review: "It's a really beautiful desk pad. I love that the colors are reversible. Right now loving the purple for winter, but will switch to the pink side in the summer. Makes my work desk look more colorful and pretty! It feels like a good quality mat. As for function, I like that it also acts as a mouse pad for my mouse. Writing on paper with it underneath is not a problem, writing still feels smooth. Overall I love this beautiful mat." —Jessica

Get it from Amazon for $13.39+ (available in six color combinations).

Psst — you can prop your phone up on it vertically or horizontally, depending on what you're using it for.

Promising review: "I bought this for all of the Zoom meetings I was conducting at home. It works great! It’s very sturdy and allows me a good angle when speaking to clients. Would recommend." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

Beyond 3D Creations is an Massachusetts-based Etsy shop established in 2020 that specializes in 3D-printed desk accessories.

Promising review: "This is definitely a hit! Now I’m so used to reaching my phone from this holder without looking down at my desk, and my screentime has decreased a lot during day time. This really helps in terms of being more efficient so that I can finish my work early and get more me time back at the end of the day. Highly recommend it if you want to be less distracted while working!" —Shelby Cedrone

Get it from Beyond 3D Creations on Etsy for $10.88+ (available in six colors, custom sizing available).

Promising review: "This is a great trash can. It’s the perfect size for a desktop and very versatile. It could also be hard to told pens or other materials I’d someone didn’t want to use for trash. The material it’s made out of makes it great for adding decorations too!" —K.Sparrow

Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "I LOVE these little humidifiers! I bought my first one to use at my desk at work, because the air is so dry in the building, and it has been a godsend. Not only does it help keep my sinuses happier, but it looks great too. I bought a second one for my nightstand that I use while I sleep at night, and they both work perfectly." —Selene Schneider

Get it from Amazon for $13.89 (available in two styles).

Promising review: "These organizers are perfect. I use them at my makeup station, work desk, bathroom drawers, and pantry. They are so sturdy and easy to clean. I will continue to purchase these as I organize my house!" —Kylie Manns

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

Promising review: "Gorgeous acrylic set. Love the horizontal layout for my desk. Looks beautiful with my acrylic desk organizer. My desk looks clean and clear now. These are the best-priced acrylic paper organizers I’ve found and I am very impressed." —Hannah Wolf

Get it from Amazon for $30.99+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "I used stickers like these when I worked in food service, to date the food and keep proper rotation. Now I have them for my kitchen, too! I slap one of these on a jar of pasta sauce, leftovers, meat when I thaw it, all so I know how long it’s been in the fridge and when I should toss the food out. The stickers dissolve readily in warm water and haven’t left any sticky residue or anything behind, and they’re easy to write on with a pen. Love these!" —Alex B.

Get a set of 500 from Amazon for $9.99.

Sky Solutions is a small business specializing in ergonomic office products.

Promising review: "I bought the smallest size, and I love it. My back doesn’t hurt while I’m working standing up, and my feet and ankles feel good too. I’m thinking about purchasing a bigger one for the kitchen." —Queen T

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in four sizes and 13 colors).

Promising review: "These coasters are really cool in my book. They are fun to play with and the colors are fun as well. Definitely a cool gift for office folks and IT geeks." —Terry H

Get a set of six from Amazon for $10.95.

Get a set of three from our Goodful shop for $14.99.

Promising review: "I have a home office, and when I'm working from home, I like to have the TV on for background noise. Every now and then I'll hear something that I'll want to see, and now I don't need to stop working to turn my chair around and see — just put this on the shelf that holds my monitor, and now I can just glance over and keep working. It clips on easily, adjusts easily (my cat will come up and rub against it putting it out of whack)." —Robin M. Padon

Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in three styles).

Promising review: "I am very happy with my purchase of the Rocketbook. I have it set to the side on my desk for quick scribbles, when I need to make notes. It has eliminated a bunch of messy scrap pieces of paper all over the place. The pen that came with it works great (I am fussy about that); it feels like normal pen to paper. When I'm done, I just spray a bit of water and wipe clean. Great organizational tool and keeps my office neat and free of extra clutter." —KMS

Get it from Amazon for $35+ (available in two styles and 15 colors).

Promising review: "These pens are freaking fantastic! For someone who can't spell to save her life, it helps that I can have the look and feel of a pen with the ability to correct my mistakes, without having to cross stuff out and have the whole thing look messy. They're super cute colors too!!" —Daniel Macaluso

Get a set of seven from Amazon for $13.99.

Promising review: "We now own three of these 10,000 LUX units, and they have been worth every dollar. One for my desk, one for my wife's desk, one for the kitchen. We have so many because they really work! We get at least 30 minutes of bright light first thing in the morning and our energy levels go WAY up as a result." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $53.99 (clip the $6 off coupon on the product page for this price).

Each of the attachments 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 (available in three styles).

Promising review: "This lightweight arm holds at least 20 pages without falling out. I use this to prioritize things I need to get done and it keeps me from losing paper in piles. I have neck issues because I am constantly looking down and this keeps my head up and makes data entry easier because it's right next to the screen. It also pivots so I can adjust the angle." —Life Is Short

Get it from Amazon for $11.29.

Promising review: "Got this for my office, as our HVAC is temperamental. It has two speeds to choose from, and I find both not overly loud. It gives a decent breeze and helps fight off the heat and stuffiness on the days that the AC is not up to par. It's a good compact size, and I love the retro styling. It fits perfectly on my desk. I kept going back and forth as to whether or not to buy it. I'm so glad I did! It's been a lifesaver many times over." —bvegan

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in seven styles).

Brighttia is a 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 four colors).

Promising review: "AWESOME desktop organizer. It's surprisingly a very flexible item. The pink area detaches from the organizer making it easier to move your pens around if needed, giving you flexibility in how you organize your items. You can also adjust the width of the inner dividers in case you have bigger items you'd like to store. Highly recommend this item. It's sturdy and won't break on you." —ruby

Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in five colors).

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