1. A standing desk because, despite how tempting it is to do all day, sitting is so overrated. This one costs less than $100 and is neutral enough to fit in with your existing decor and might, in fact, add to it.
Target
Promising review: "This desk is the perfect height for me. I’m 5’11 and it’s at the perfect height for me to work on my laptop. It’s a good size and is sturdy. It was easy to assemble, too!" —Targetmom
Price: $75
2. Or a laptop desk tray, because sometimes working from home means working from the couch (or bed). It's got collapsible legs for easy storage, a cup holder, and a slot to hold your phone or tablet.
Target
Promising review: "It keeps my laptop at a much more ergonomic height so I’m not hunched over trying to play the Sims." —Eva
Price: $30
3. A monitor stand with a drawer for anybody who's tired of hunching over to get their work done. Plus, it's got a cute bamboo drawer to add extra storage to your desk, which you can never have too much of.
Target
Promising review: "I love this stand. I’ve been using it for several months and it’s been great. It looks really nice, and the storage frees up space on my desk." —Debbie
Price: $30
4. A smart mug so you don't have to keep taking trips to the microwave to heat up your morning brew. Control the temperature of your beverage using your phone and watch the LED light glow when it's reached (and stays at) your perfect temperature.
Target
This mug is designed with a built-in, rechargeable battery and an LED light that indicates when your drink has reached a perfect temperature.
Promising review: "I love my Ember mug. Previously, I was reheating my coffee several times in the mornings, and now it stays warm all morning! It makes my life so much easier and mornings more enjoyable!" —Target Reviewer
Price: $129.99 (available in two colors)
5. A cushy, wheeled swivel chair, because your desk chair deserves to look as cool as you are, you stylish person, you. This one is height-adjustable, too, so no matter how long or short your legs are, you'll be able to work in comfort.
Target
Promising review: "It’s hard to find an aesthetically pleasing office chair. My husband works from home, and this replaced an old dining chair we had. Sturdy and great quality, as are most things from Target. Easy to assemble, too." –Fhodge
Price: $225
6. A desk mat to provide traction and keep your computer, mouse, and anything else in place (well, except your mouse, which will glide smoothly across it). Plus, the color will brighten up your space!
Target
Price: $9
7. Or a traditional mouse pad in a cute but neutral striped pattern, so your mouse will move smoothly without causing wear and tear on your desk.
Target
Price: $6
8. A clear paper tray for organizing all those loose papers cluttering up your desk. It's a great way to wrangle those unruly desk drawers, too!
Target
Price: $11
9. Or a faux-leather wall pocket to get them off your desk altogether. This would also be great to hold things like your unread mail or notebooks.
Target
Price: $21
10. And a matching five-slot desktop organizer that'll hold pretty much all your workday essentials. It's got compartments to hold pens, pencils, scissors, and papers. You're going to be the most organized WFH employee on the block.
Target
Price: $21
11. Or a lazy Susan desktop organizer to twirl around as you look for your favorite pen (you know the one). It's got four compartments to stow all your highlighters, pencils, markers, paint brushes, and other supplies.
Target
Promising review: "Love the design of this and the ease of it being able to be placed many different places. I keep my markers and pens in this, and it displays so cute on my table or my desk." —Eve
Price: $16
12. A fabric pin board because it's way more chic than the disintegrating corkboard you had up in your middle school bedroom.
Target
Price: $32.99
13. And a jar of heart-shaped pushpins to use with it. These gold pushpins look luxe, but you can get 50 for less than $10. That's what we call a good investment.
Target
Promising review: "These are absolutely adorable. I saw them and had to have them. The shape of the heart is cute and the shade of gold isn’t too yellow/green." –Mariah95
Price: $7.99
14. A sleek file cabinet to store printer paper and all those pesky documents that are too important to throw away but too unsightly to keep out on your desk.
Target
Promising review: "I bought two of these and placed a desktop across them for a craft table. I needed file storage and a higher work surface, so they took care of two issues for me. Love them." —Patti
Price: $117.99
15. A clean-line, five-shelf bookcase, so you can finally house all the books, work stuff, and office decor you currently have sitting in storage or scattered around your home. This narrow, 6-foot bookshelf is ideal for those living in shoebox-size apartments, since it doesn't take up much square footage.
Target
Promising review: "I got this bookshelf back in 2014 and was able to assemble it by myself. My experience with it has been very positive. I brought it with me when I moved to my apartment, and then from Arizona to Maryland, and it is still standing in great condition. I have too many books, so I am planning on purchasing a second bookshelf." —Anna
Price: $200 (available in three colors)
16. A handheld Dymo label maker because it's a great way to make your office super-efficient, especially if you share it with other people. It'll make sure you never have a "wait, whose pen is this?" moment again.
Target
Promising review: "I absolutely love this new label maker! It is super easy to use! Labels come out great!" —Target Reviewer
Price: $25.49
17. A pack of Command hooks so you can finally hang up all those cute prints you've been collecting for years without damaging your walls. They can also be used to hang up office supplies like scissors, calendars, clipboards, and rulers.
Target
Each hook holds up to 2 pounds. Each pack includes six hooks and eight clear medium indoor strips.
Promising review: "You can't go wrong with any Command product. These hooks are the perfect size for our holiday decorations. The best part is they're removable and avoid creating holes in our walls." —Bigred18
Price: $7.79
18. A set of Sharpie gel pens because they won't smudge or bleed while you're furiously taking notes during a meeting. No more realizing you have ink on your hands and face at the end of the workday.
Target
Price: $4.99 for four pens
19. An analog alarm clock that'll help you wake up on time for your 8 a.m. conference call without having to sleep next to your phone. You can also use it as a task timer while you're working, so you can avoid getting distracted by your phone when you're supposed to be just stopping an alarm.
Target
Promising review: "If you're looking for a small, inexpensive alarm clock, this is good. The alarm is not annoying, just a simple singing sound. There is no clicking noise of the clock arms. Perfect for my needs." —AZ
Price: $14.99 (available in two colors)
20. A scalloped cabinet that'll be a stylish way to store all your unsightly office clutter and display your favorite knickknacks (or your printer). The pine finish is a stunning addition to your existing decor, and will make your space feel much more lavish.
Target
Promising review: "I have waited for months for this to come back in stock. I have already gotten so many compliments on this, and just built it a few days ago. I did build it myself, which was totally doable with patience. I did not put the legs on, so that would probably need a second person. The doors are a bit odd, so you have to really work on getting them aligned, but it will work if you keep trying. Def recommend!" –zoeg
Price: $320
21. A pair of gold-toned scissors that will 100% be the most glamorous item in your office. Next time you need them, you won't have to search all over the house, because these will instantly stand out!
Target
Promising review: "I use these scissors for my home office, which coordinate perfectly with other gold accents. The scissors are well made, not very sharp, but do the job, and they're pretty." —Cynthia
Price: $13.99
22. An adorable Swingline and Sugar Paper Essentials stapler, because nothing says "I mean business" more than one of these sitting on your desk. It'll staple up to 20 pages at once, so go ahead and print out that massive PDF.
Target
Promising review: "This stapler complements my white, gold, and acrylic decor in my office nicely. It not only looks pretty but is very functional. It is what I expect out of a Swingline brand stapler." —lala
Price: $19.99
23. A woven letter sorter so you can keep your papers organized by order of priority and, more importantly, instantly improve the aesthetic of your desk setup.
Target
Promising review: "Perfect to hold all those random kitchen important items. So aesthetically pleasing but functional!" —Cc
Price: $13
24. A file box with a handle so you can sort your papers and easily store or carry them with you if you need to. Tax documents from last year? There's a place for those.
Target
Promising review: "Great medium-sized portable filing cabinet. Perfect for what I needed it for. Has some small compartments on the top to hold small office supplies." —Target customer
Price: $13.69
25. A lil' step waste basket so all those pencil shavings, snack wrappers, and sticky notes don't litter your desk, drawers, and floor. No more walking all the way to the kitchen to toss things out!
Target
Promising review: "Simple trash can matches any style. I like the step to open the lid, mostly because it keeps my dogs out. Good price point." —House Slippers
Price: $12.75 (originally $15; available in three colors)
26. A lovely scented candle to make your office smell like a watermelon margarita — especially if your "office" is also the kitchen table and your "desk" is a little too close to the smelly trash can. It's 5 o'clock somewhere!
Target
Price: $10+ (available in two sizes and 11 other scents)
27. A clear storage bin (or several) to keep all the bits and bobs on your desk organized and in one place where you can actually see them.
Target
Promising review: "I have these all over my house! Pantry, closets, play areas, bathroom, you name it. These are perfect for my ADHD mom brain. If I can’t see it, it doesn’t exist. These solve that for me. They are stackable and a great size." —Target52
Price: $13
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