It is the beginning of a new year after two quite unproductive years, and after a long time of working from home—by now you are probably looking for modern tools and accessories to transform your workspace for a little motivation boost, and we got you covered!
After you get yourself covered with a comfortable desk and a cozy chair, there are plenty of ways to make transform a workstation into a hub for inspiration and productivity while also elevating its aesthetic and style; tech gadgets, tools, and organizational accessories, to minor but meaningful details and decoration pieces.
16 Modern Tools and Accessories to Transform Your Workspace
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A Spacious Desk
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To start with the basics, if you work from home, you’re going to need a desk that can take all your modern tools and accessories without being cramped. For maximized efficiency, go for a simple and easy-to-assemble desk with pieces that you can attach or detach like shelves or laptop stands.
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An Ergonomic Chair
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Investing in an ergonomic chair will definitely be worth it; far less back pain and a fixed posture are priceless! The following characteristics are typically found in an ergonomic office chair: seating depth, arm height and width can be adjusted, and it includes support for the lower back.
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Laptop Stand
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If you work on a laptop for an extended amount of time, your neck and back will undoubtedly be strained. A laptop stand raises your screen to eye level, reducing neck and back pain from a forced downward perspective. The fixed posture will increase your productivity!
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Tech Organizer
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Keeping things organized has become a little more challenging with the number of electronic gadgets that modern customers utilize on a daily basis. These useful tech organizers, on the other hand, were created to make living with technology much easier by allowing you to simply separate and distinguish one cord or device from another.
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Cord and Cable Organizer
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If you are a perfectionist who likes to keep their desk clear and hates to twist their devices’ and gadget’s cables; this is one of the first modern tools you should purchase! They come in all shapes, styles, and materials and they don’t take much space but they save you plenty.
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A Planner
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We know you have some untouched notebooks lying there, but is there anything more motivating than a fresh planner? It’s the best method to keep track of your to-dos, goals, and pending tasks while still allowing you to customize your workflow. You can go for the classic agenda or opt for a more freestyle planner like a dotted one.
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Pen Holders
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I know it might sound simple, but it is actually one of the tools that will very quickly organize your desk. The designs and styles of pen holders are endless; go for something that matches your taste and does not take up much space. If you have many notebooks, you can attach a holder for them to the pen holder, too!
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A Travel Mug
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A stainless steel travel mug can keep your coffee hot for hours, so even if you forget to drink it because of a long meeting or because you’re too concentrated on something else, your drink always seems to stay warm and steamy. This tip will keep you from distracting yourself, too!
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A Wireless Keyboard
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A wireless keyboard provides greater comfort and reduces strain for the user. People who must sit still in front of a computer for an extended amount of time can adjust their positions as needed without having to worry about the wires’ length.
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A Wireless Charging Pad
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This modern tool will keep your desk less cramped as it saves you from more cords and cables. A wireless charging pad on your desk can keep your phone charged for most of the day or give it a boost whenever you need to, all the while looking neat!
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A Wireless Mouse
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A wireless mouse is more convenient to use with smaller, more portable devices and takes up less desk space. You’ll understand the emotion here if you’ve ever had to pull the cord out from under your computer mouse while surfing the web or working!
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A Mouse Pad
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When compared to using a mouse directly on a table, a mousepad improves usability by providing a surface on which the mouse can accurately and without jitter measure movement. Moreover, the addition of a padded wrist rest to some mousepads improves ergonomics.
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Coasters
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Coasters are essential for keeping your desk’s surface clear of condensation. The coasters’ geometric form gives them a distinct and contemporary aesthetic, and they may be linked to create a single solid patch of drink-friendly surface area, or utilized individually in various locations across your workstation.
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A Scented Candle
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Candles have a calming impact because of way the brain processes fragrances. The smell of scented candles stimulates our limbic system, which is where our memories and emotions are stored. Purchase a scented candle of your favorite smell and light it to increase the coziness of the space!
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A Tray
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External drives, notepads, chargers, you name it—desk trays are great for keeping all of your workday gadgets that don’t fit in the pen holder. It also gives your workstation a sense of calm and order, as well as keeping your desk tidy and clear.
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Speakers
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If you are one who likes to move freely around the room while working, or if you enjoy an online gaming night after a long, hard working day, you might need bluetooth speakers to maintain connection with your meeting colleagues or to double the fun while gaming!