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Sometimes to do your best work, you need the right zone. Your workspace is a physical part of that. A tidy, calming desk can help you get into a focussed state. I recently set up my home office and these desk organization ideas are my favourite picks & tricks to create that pin-worthy aesthetic desk.
Here’s the thing. I’m not a Monica-level neat freak.
But even my slob self cringes at the sight of a cluttered desk.
Some switch just flicks in my head and somehow the sight of it turns my brain to mush. Suddenly, I just can’t function anymore.
Like I literally CANNOT think.
Not until I can establish some semblance of order.
And while I’m at it – I may as well make it pretty (I wasn’t going to let those hours spent scrolling Pinterest go to waste, was I?).
I recently made a few changes to my home office set up and I was amazed at how small, selective changes in my desk set-up actually had an impact on my productivity. I actually looked forward to spending time on my desk, completely focussed in deep work.

Just the right desk mat, a cute cloud-like wrist rest, a super-cute keyboard.
Little things that made a big impact on my mood and on my work.
So! Enough rambling!
Here are my favourite desk organization aesthetic ideas!
Divvy Up Those Drawers
Just a simple yet fool-proof way of getting your desk in order.
Just get a few clear drawer organizer trays and categorize & separate all your stationery and accessories.
Don’t have drawers in your desk? You may want to check out these adhesive slide out organizers that you can add to your existing desk.
Stick To a Visual Decor Theme
Deciding on a colour palette or a decor style for your home office or study desk can give your space a cohesive look.
This should ideally be an extension of the home decor style of the rest of the home.
The idea is to give your desk a clear & thought-through theme.
Not only does this look aesthetic, it actually makes the whole space look more organized and put-together.
Here are a few of my favourite desk decor styles:
Boho-chic
Moody & Earthy
Botanical-Boho
Clean Scandi-style
Neutral and Minimal
Modern Art-deco with Gold Accents
Natural & Airy
Vibrant & Cutesy
Get Color Coordinated Accessories
Pairing a cute coffee-caramel keyboard with a frothy-white wrist rest and a cream desk mat – there is no such thing as too much colour coordination.
If anything, it pulls your whole space together.
Just make sure to keep a few accent colours and a few buffer colours for breaks.
Hide Those Cables
Cables generally create an unsightly and cluttered feeling.
Thankfully, clever cable management tools and systems in the market now can help solve this for you.
You can use an under-desk cable management tray like below, coupled with an anaconda cable sleeve to hide any running wires.
Check out this video if you want a quick tutorial on how to do this.
Get Floating Shelves
Adding simple floating shelves can work as additonal storage as well as a wall accent piece.
Add a Pegboard
A pegboard can be a great catch-all for your accessories as well as a great display piece.
You can also fix little cubbies and shelves on it to get even more storage.
Get Storage Accessories
Add desktop organizers and little shelves to keep all your bits and bobs and organize your documents.
Add a Desk Mat
A desk mat gives you a nice canvas to pull everything together on your desk.
Plus, it protects the surface of your desk and doubles up as a mouse pad.
Nothing is Complete Without Vibe-y Lighting
Neon rope lights, hexagon wall light panels, light bars that can also be placed behind the monitor for an amazing vibe.
There are so many ways you can level up your lighting game and create an inviting atmosphere for your workspace.
Add a Desktop Board For Quick Notes
This ingenious desktop whiteboard is great for taking notes and also has a storage cubby underneath.
Include a Headphone Stand
Consider a Laptop/Tablet Holder
So there you have it! My favourite desk organization ideas to get you inspired for your next deep work session.
Organizing your desk or workspace is a very personal journey and you’ll want to find your own style and system.
Hopefully these ideas can help you find what works best for you.
Happy organizing!
Looking for more ideas to create that organized aesthetic?
Check out my post on how to create a family command centre.
Or learn a few home organization hacks to keep the mess away for good.