Accessorise your desk
Alex Dymoke chooses a selection of stylish and useful gadgets for kitting out your workstation
Fellowes 90S Shredder £192.60 amazon.co.uk
Time to address that bulging drawer full of confidential documents that you know you can’t just bin. This powerful professional shredder can destroy 18 sheets of paper at a time as well as old credit cards.
Clip On Cup Holder £5.44 espow.com
If you’ve ever had to mop up a full cup of scalding coffee that’s just spilled all over your desk, you already know the benefit of having a clip on cup holder. Keep drinks at a safe distance from expensive keyboards and monitors with this nifty, cheap gadget.
Dyson Air Multiplier £199.99 dyson.co.uk
Without chopping blades or a safety grille, Dyson air-multiplying fans are safer and more sightly than the whirring white machines that populated summertime offices in the 80s.
Trixes Mini Turbo USB Hoover £5.29 play.com
Keyboards have been found to accumulate more nasty germs than toilet seats. Do a bit of office spring cleaning from the comfort of your desk with this USB keyboard Hoover. Just plug in and suck the dirt from the comfort of your work station.
Logitech K800 Wireless Illuminated Keyboard £89.99 logitech.com
The laser-etched, backlit keys and sleek design of this wireless keyboard make it a pleasure. Your co-workers will appreciate it too – the extra quiet key system means they won’t be distracted when you pound out those angry emails.
Plug Tag Cable Identifier £5.46 as-adventure.co.uk
Is there an impenetrable tangle of wires under your desk that you have to wrestle with for five minutes every time you want to unplug something? Keep your wires tidy and identifiable with these useful cable tags.
INTELLIGENT DESIGN TITANIUM MOUSE £335.68 intelligent-design.nl
Forget mere usefulness – this beautifully designed titanium mouse is the ultimate in office luxury. The titanium cover is applied by hand – a beautiful mix of craftsmanship and technology.
Bluelounge CableDrop Cable Tidy £8.99 amazon.co.uk
These simple little gadgets gather and separate wires at the same time as stopping them from falling off your desk every time you unplug your computer. And they look cool, too.
Monitor Rear View Mirror £9.29 amazon.com
When walking alone at night it’s important to be aware of who’s behind you and the same is true in the office. This computer rear view mirror will help you be prepared for when your boss sneaks up on you.
Ergonomic 2020 Posture Management Office Chair £299 milandirect.co.uk
Chances are you spend more time sitting in your office chair than you do sitting on your sofa at home – so why not invest in a proper one? If you work at your desk for long hours, this ergonomic posture management chair could save you from lasting back damage.