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The $100 Desk Makeover List

Every upgrade from the reels, in the order that makes the biggest difference. Most cost under $20, so pick a few and stay around $100.

Tidy it up

Hide the mess first. These make the biggest difference for the least money.

  1. 01

    Adhesive cable clips

    Run every wire along the desk edge so nothing dangles.

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  2. 02

    Under-desk cable tray

    Sticks under the desk and holds the power strip. Peels off when you move.

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  3. 03

    Felt desk mat

    Covers scratches and makes the whole desk look planned.

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Free up space

Get things off the desk surface.

  1. 04

    Under-desk headphone hook

    Headphones off the desk in one second.

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  2. 05

    Wood monitor riser

    Raises the screen and stores the keyboard underneath.

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  3. 06

    Clamp monitor arm

    The monitor floats, so you get half the desk back. No drilling.

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  4. 07

    Desktop shelf

    Stands on the desk for books and plants, no wall mounting.

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Fix the lighting

Turn off the ceiling bulb and light at desk level instead.

  1. 08

    Clamp-on desk lamp

    Grips the desk edge, no screws.

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  2. 09

    Warm dimmable desk lamp

    A warm pool of light that makes the desk feel cozy at night.

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  3. 10

    Monitor backlight strip

    Glows behind the screen and is softer on your eyes in a dark room.

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  4. 11

    Small shelf accent lamp

    One small glow on a shelf finishes the room.

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