These 40 Chic Desk Organization Ideas Will Make Your Workspace the Prettiest Spot in Your Apartment

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To all my cluttered cuties, I get it. Being organized is hard. Especially when you've got a creative brain that just won't quit—it's hard to keep things tidy when you've got 800 other things on your mind! But the cold hard truth is: Organization is super important. And when it comes to the place where we work (read: spend hours upon hours staring at a screen whilst consuming snacks), that importance pretty much doubles. Let's be real, our brains can only take so much chaos. So as deadlines pile up and unexpected tasks need our attention, having a well-organized workspace is a must.

I know, creating some semblance of structure does take time and energy, but having it just makes the day-to-day So. Much. Easier, even if your work or school life isn’t incredibly stressful. After all, no one fantasizes about sitting down in the morning at a table covered in papers and old fast-food wrappers. Give us storage boxes, mail holders, and pencil cups instead, please and thank you. You want to be able to actually find important documents without shuffling through a stack of old mail, see all your deadlines at a moment's notice, and have all your writing utensils within reach. In other words, you need a few ideas on some desk organization tricks. Luckily, those are totally doable. Even the most unorganized among us can level up their desk situation with a few tips and the right products.

From chic trays to useful gadgets and all the cute trinkets in between, you’ll find everything you could possibly need to get your desk in tip-top shape, below. Your desk setup is gonna look so chic after this. You're welcome in advance.

Wipeable Weekly Planner

I thrive off seeing all of my deadlines at once, and there's something about physically writing them down in a planner that makes me actually remember them. This wipeable weekly calendar, which you can hang right above your workstation, is the best of both worlds, and I need one ASAP. Plus, it saves room on your desk!

Cable Management Box

Sorry to break it to you, but the 800 cords littering your desk are killing the vibe. Keep 'em contained with this neutral-colored cutie.

Plastic Desk Organizer

Prove me wrong: Taking your glasses off at the end of the work day is as satisfying as taking your bra off at the end of a night out. This wooden stand is the perfect place to hang your specs after slamming your laptop shut.

Large Fabric Storage Box

You never think about how many small items you have in your life until you lose an important one somewhere on your desk. Luckily, there are many cute storage boxes available (like this one from Target!) designed to keep all your bits and bobbles contained while looking chic as hell at the same damn time.

Kaileyouxiangongsi 360-Degree Rotating Pen Holder

There's nothing I love more than a spinning organizer, whether it's for makeup, cooking spices, or—you guessed it—desk supplies. This sleek white one has five compartments for your pencils, scissors, stapler, and anything else you could dream of.

Millwood Pines Darley Bamboo Wall Mail Organizer

If you don't have any more room on the floor for a filing cabinet or free space on your desk for a catch-all tray, you gotta look up. This organizer is the perfect place to keep mail, records, and other papers in check while using empty wall space. It also opens up to reveal a series of hooks for hanging keys and other lil hangable items!

Simple Houseware 12-Pack Plastic Drawer Organizers

Is there anything better than knowing that there's a place for everything, and everything is in it's place? These clear drawer inserts make that concept a reality, with silicone feet to make sure they don't move around when you open and close the drawer.

IGOKOTI Mini Desk Vacuum

Dust bunnies? Not on your watch. Let’s be honest…this baby is going to be busting more crumbs than it is dust. What, like you don’t also inhale midday sandwiches at your desk?

Molekule Air Mini+

You spend most of your day at your desk, so it's about time you started thinking about its surrounding air quality. This mini air purifier has sensors and filters that help remove harmful particles from the air so you can breathe clean and easy.

Charging Task Lamp

A desk lamp that can keep me working through the night while also charging my phone and organizing my odds and ends? Say less, West Elm. Say less.

Millwood Pines Bolebroke Wheel End Table

You can simply never have enough storage. Period. This rollable end table slides right under your desk—or wherever else you might want it—and has two drawers and three cubbies.

SVNNELP Hidden Under Desk Storage Organizer, 2-Pack

When the square footage is low, you need to get creative. These under-table drawers adhere to the bottom of your desk for pull-out organization in a snap. I'll take eight, thanks.

The Container Store Medium Albany Cane Rattan Bin

Use this storage basket to hold all your stationery—or, like, pretty much anything else. Throw in some paperclips, pens, and notebooks, too. The world basket is your oyster.

CB2 Marble Vanity Tray

I’m always looking for a good place to set down my glasses when I’m not wearing them, and this marble tray is per-fec-tion.

Dar Leone Lali Crab Red Hexagonal Brush Pot

If you’ve got a huge selection of pens, pencils, highlighters—you name it—then you definitely need some matching cups to store ’em all.

Wood Arch Headphone Stand

I really wish I knew this headphone stand existed before now! It turns your everyday electronic device into an aesthetic ~moment~.

Courant CATCH:3 Essentials

Courant wireless chargers are game-changers. This larger size has a spot for you to charge your devices along with a tray to store your keys, watch, or any other random essentials you don’t want to lose.

Polyresin Wastebasket

Who knew a trash can could look this chic? It’ll be hard to toss trash into this beaut, but I believe in you.

Jerry & Maggie Desktop Organizer

Use these shelves to store books, decorative objects, papers—whatever you want. They make use of wall space you probably weren’t utilizing yet!

Pottery Barn Suede Magazine Holder

As someone who collects a lot of magazines, a holder can be a lifesaver. No one wants a bunch of random mags strewn around!

Mini Locker

If you’re someone who has a desk without drawers (me), you’ll wanna snag this vintage-inspired locker to help clear off a lil space.

White Wooden Desk Organizer with Drawer

When all the desk drawer space is gone, go ahead and add more to the top of your workspace. You can (strategically, aesthetically!) pack a whole bunch of stuff in this one right here.

Marie Kondo Ori Rattan Document Box

For those documents you don’t really want lying around for anyone to see, put them in this lidded box for safekeeping.

Jungalow Face Bookend Vase

Keep your books (or notebooks and journals, if you’re like me) together and looking organized with some cool bookends. (Psst...these also double as vases.)

Ethos Glass Push Pins, Set of 16

All your notes to self and important reminders stuck on a push pin board will feel less daunting when they're posted up with these bold and colorful tacks,

Thought Bubbles Sticky Notes

Use sticky notes (specifically cute ones!) to label what’s important, what you need to get done, or just as a way of adding some structure to your daily to-dos.

Wooden Desk Organizer

This lil organizational tool does it all. There’s a place for documents, mail, notecards, pens—anything you'll want easy access to during your 9-5.

Stackable Desktop Organizer

Mini things are consistently way too adorable, and it's just the truth. That's exactly why this pint-sized drawer set for your desk will be as useful...and it is fun to look at.

Deluxe Valet

Want your home office to give more of a home ~study~ vibe? Leather's the way to go. Get your utensils and knick-knacks in order with this piece from Leatherology.

Wireless Charging Desk Mat

The mat game has leveled up you guys. This one has a charging unit (!) for your phone and earbuds, plus there's space under the top flap for storing loose documents and forms. It's the official anti-clutter mat.

Workspace Gold Desk Organizer

All that glitters ain't gold, but this cool deskmate sure is. Ready to add some pizzazz to your run-of-the-mill workspace, and get all of your important desk essentials arranged? Check and check.

Mousepad

A vegan leather mousepad is as chic as chic can be. The storage compartment up top for your pens and pencils also makes this as handy can be.

Desk Whiteboard

Want your workspace to evoke sophisticated classroom energy? Of course you do. A whiteboard will inspire the studious version of you to wake up and clock in. Plus, for organizational purposes, the compartments hidden underneath don't hurt.

Mouse Bungee

When you're in your most focused state of mind, the last thing you want in the way is a pesky mouse cord. Ikea's bungee will keep it totally out of the way for you.

UVC Sanitizer & Charger

Hygiene is paramount, ladies and gents. Especially when it comes to the gadgets that we use all day long. So for your convenience, this tool will de-germ your desk tech and charge it.

Lumila Acrylic Multi Stand

Order...but make it fun. An acrylic stand is truly the answer to your loose-leaf nightmares. Pop 'em in this bad boy and witness the return of your sanity.

Bacchus 2-Piece Stoneware Bookend Set

Once again, sandwiching your books is basically the artsy alternative to shelving them, so we're completely here for it. This quality stoneware set will keep your reads in order for ages.

Gold Metal Shelf Wall Clock

Picture this: It's the middle of a workday and you've begrudgingly hid your phone away for peak focus. But oh, however will you keep up with the time? With this classy clock shelf, obviously. It's also got storage room to hold some goods and clear up more desk space.

3 Compartment Metal Pencil Holder

She's small but mighty! For just $13, you can make lingering pens a thing of the past. Deal? Deal.

Pear Pod Multifunctional Desktop Organizer

Your workdays will be peachy keen with this fun utensil organizer. Yes, I know that's the incorrect fruit reference. But you know what? Close enough.

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