--- title: Must Buys to up Your Office Desk Game [July 2017] description: Ten of the high street's best buys for your office desk workspace. Perfect office and desk decor and accessories inspiration for North East businesses. image: https://www.thriveability.co.uk/hubfs/Blog_Featured-Images/PRETTY-DESK-OFFICE-MAC-PINK-HEADPHONES.jpg --- [![Thrive Logo](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/hubfs/thrive-logo-pink-1.svg)](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/) - [What We Do](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/what-we-do) - [About](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/about-us) - [Approach](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/approach) - [Work](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/work) - [Blog](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog) - [Contact](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/contact) Blog # Must Buys to up Your Office Desk Game \[July 2017\] July 14, 2017 12 Minute Read By Sarah Burns ## When was the last time you really paid attention to your workspace? It's about time you revamped it and improved your productivity! The average office worker is assigned a desk that they will often spend years working at, unless their job changes.  With that in mind, how much time and attention do you pay to your workspace? [Like our recent blog suggests](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/start-your-day-right-tidy-computer-desktop-tidy-mind), spend half an hour each month tidying up your workspace and computer desktop to enjoy productive days: - 41% believe that a tidy and organised workspace is key to enhancing productivity (Source: [Brother](https://www.brother.co.uk/business-solutions/mobile-print-and-label/messy-desk-tidiness-genius-research-statistics)) - 1 in 10 bosses said a messy desk would stop them promoting an employee (Source: [Brother](https://www.brother.co.uk/business-solutions/mobile-print-and-label/messy-desk-tidiness-genius-research-statistics)) - 31% admitted that an untidy workspace increases stress (Source: [Brother](https://www.brother.co.uk/business-solutions/mobile-print-and-label/messy-desk-tidiness-genius-research-statistics)) Below are ten must-buys\* for office workers to up your desk game in July.  ### Get organised!  ![](https://www.paperchase.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/956x956/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/0/0/00565502.jpg) #### Lund London Stacking Trays > *Organisation has never been easier - or cooler-looking - thanks to the brightly coloured stacking trays by Lund London, available via Paperchase.  * **Where:** [Paperchase](https://www.paperchase.co.uk/small-stacking-tray-blue.html) **£££:** Prices vary, the pictured tray can be purchased for £9.75    ### Make the team giggle ![](https://static.theworks.co.uk/images/5052089217669_3_Z.jpg) #### A4 Lightbox > *Create motivating - or funny - messages for the team, or welcome your guests with a friendly message!* **Where:** [The Works](https://www.theworks.co.uk/p/new-gifts/a4-led-light-box/5052089217669?cm_mmc=GoogleShopping-_-Generic-_-CPC-_-CAFeed&CAWELAID=720011340002490497&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=36494583357&CATCI=pla-320930030375&CATARGETID=720011340002490858&cadevice=c&gclid=CNbS57Xl7NQCFUWfGwodgt4Ghw) **£££:** £10   ### Brighten up your desk ![](https://images.primark.com/productsimages/R35397121116747-large.jpg) #### Copper Desk Lamp > *Get on trend with this affordable rose gold desk lamp - perfect for adding a chic touch to your desk or using as the summer draws to a close. * **Where:** [Primark](https://www.primark.com/en/product/copper-standing-desk-lamp,R35397121116747) **£££:** £8.00   ### Get inspired ![](https://matalan-content.imgix.net/uploads/asset_file/asset_file/134584/1498467141.7528286-S2656742_C000_Main.jpg?ixlib=rails-2.1.3&auto=format%2Ccompress&cs=tinysrgb&w=846&h=1184&fit=fit&s=1b275152427eb1c36d2795d2e39d36cc) #### Seven Piece Gallery Set > *Display your best work or quotes to live by with these easy to style gallery set.* **Where:** [Matalan](https://www.matalan.co.uk/product/detail/s2656742_c000/7-piece-photo-gallery-black) **£££:** £15.00   ### Get on trend with the basics ![](http://www.wilko.com/content/ebiz/wilkinsonplus/invt/0433511/0433511_l.jpg) #### Rose Golden Stationery Basics > *Style your desk with the popular rose gold trend, with a fantastic collection of desk basics.* **Where:** [Wilko](http://www.wilko.com/search?q=rose+golden) **£££:** Prices start at £1.50   ### Be motivated ![](https://img1.etsystatic.com/120/0/6060209/il_570xN.1093405319_9jtu.jpg) #### Quote Pencils > *Get those creative juices tapping with these quote pencils, perfect for all. Don't forget to browse Etsy using 'quote pencils' for a range of other options.  * **Where:** [Etsy](https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/466615612/inspiration-quote-pencil-set?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=quote%20pencils&ref=sr_gallery_14) **£££:** £5.95 (plus shipping costs) - although other quote pencils may be priced lower or higher   ### Up your art game ![](http://cdn2.next.co.uk/Common/Items/Default/Default/ItemImages/AltItemShot/315x472/416507.jpg) #### Inhale Exhale Framed Print > *It's simple... just breathe! Simplistic artwork that reminds you that nothing is worth that stress!* **Where:** [Next](http://www.next.co.uk/g752712s1#416507) **£££:** £12.00   ### Get their digits! ![000222530.jpg](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Content-Images/000222530.jpg?width=750&height=750&name=000222530.jpg) #### Osco Index Box > *Collect all of those important people's 'deets' in one sleek container, complete with index cards and dividers - also makes a great storage space for business cards.* **Where:** [John Lewis](https://www.johnlewis.com/osco-index-box-acrylic/p222531) **£££:** £10.00   ### Quirky book storage ![304049802823.jpg](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Content-Images/304049802823.jpg?width=750&height=750&name=304049802823.jpg) #### Ben de Lisi Home Yellow Giraffe Bookends > *Organise your book collection with these brightly coloured, quirky bookends. Perfect for adding colour to your desk or storage space.* **Where:** [Debenhams](http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_304049802823_-1) **£££:** £12.50   ### Flower power! ![5054781352334.jpg](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Content-Images/5054781352334.jpg?width=750&height=438&name=5054781352334.jpg) #### Daisy in a Bottle > *Add a bit of nature to your desk with this bright pink flower - one of many team-friendly artificial flowers in George's range.* **Where:** [George at Asda](http://direct.asda.com/george/home-garden/home-accessories/george-home-daisy-in-bottle/050080605,default,pd.html?cgid=D26M14G01C25) **£££:** £4.00 What are your must-haves for your office and desk? Let us know [@ThriveHQ](https://twitter.com/ThriveHQ)! ##### \* Please note: Prices and product details were correct at the time of writing (July 3rd, 2017). 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