Affordable Desk Essentials For A More Productive Workspace, Including USB Desk Fans And Phone Stands

Though some of us may have returned to the office during the start of Phase One, a lot of us are continuing to work from home. Sure, most of us have gotten used to our home working environment, but it doesn’t hurt to spruce up our desks every once in a while with accessories that can create a more productive workspace for us.

Here’s a look at 6 types of accessories you can consider adding to your WFH desk, or your office desk when you return to work.

DESK ORGANISERS

Instead of having a cluttered desk where all your papers and small stationery like paper clips and memo pads are strewn all over the place, a desk organiser will help to keep things tidy while you work by neatly storing your desk tools and documents aside until you need them.

From left to right:
1. MUJI Acrylic Case with Drawer, $23
2. kikki.k Step File Large (Gold), $29.90
3. Naiise Flamingo Document Tray, $18.50
4. IKEA DRÖNJÖNS Desk Organiser, $19.90

DESK USB HUMIDIFIERS

Air quality within our homes and offices can often get dry especially when the hot weather in Singapore has us relying on our air-conditioner most of the time. Having a mini humidifier on your desk will help to control the humidity level in your immediate surroundings, keeping your air within acceptable moisture levels that are not only beneficial for your skin but also to keep allergies and respiratory issues at bay!

From left to right:
1. Cute Pet Humidifier, $9.49
2. Xiaomi Happy Life Portable USB Mini Air Diffuser, $20.68
3. Whale USB Humidifier, $9.90
4. Solove Cactus USB Humidifier, $26.90

USB DESK FANS

While it would be an ideal scenario to keep our air-conditioning on the whole day as we work, it would be rather costly to keep up the usage so the best way to ensure you keep cool is to get yourself a personal mini USB fan that will never run out of juice.

From left to right:
1. Baseus Portable Desktop Fan, $12.50
2. Bladeless Desktop Fan, $8.04
3. Portable Folding Fan, $16.54
4. MUJI Low Noise USB Desk Fan, from $39

PEN HOLDERS

Rather than having your pencils and pens lying around, keep them in a holder for easy access while you work.

From left to right:
1. Typo Gudetama Pen Holder, $14.99
2. Typo Whale Pen Holder, $14.99
3. Naiise Totally Tropical Pen Pot, $29.90
4. IKEA SVASP Pen Holder, $9.90

PLANNERS

It is hard to keep track of all the tasks you’ll need to do for the day so instead of trying to remember them by heart, keep a planner on your desk as an easy way to plan all you need to do within a day, week or a month.

From left to right:
1. MUJI Schedule Notebook (monthly/weekly), from $7.90
2. Naiise Little Red Riding Hood Weekly Planner, $9.90
3. kikki.k A4 Weekly Planner Pad, $16.99
4. Typo A3 Plan Ahead Planner, $17.99

PHONE STANDS

Give your smartphones a nice phone stand to rest in while you work. With your smartphone in full vertical view, you no longer have to worry about missing a text or a call as you will be able to see what comes in on your phone without having to actually lift the device to check. It’s an easy hands-free option that will help you get more work done!

From left to right:
1. MUJI Acrylic Smartphone Stand, $16
2. IKEA Bergenes Smartphone Holder, $2.90
3. Etch & Bolts Money on Horse Smartphone Stand, $39.90
4. Typo Phone Stand, $11.99