These IKEA Desks Are The Secret To Making WFH Productive

1. Papier Joy Weekly Desk Planner

Seeing every to-do item in one place (that's not a computer screen) is a major game-changer for staying on-task, and the ultimate hack is this structured notepad.

2. Personalized Acrylic Name Plate

This custom, made-to-order name plate would make any WFH-er feel more dignified.

3. Rossie Home Premium Acacia Wood Lap Desk

This way, they can take their work anywhere, whether it be the sofa or bed. The finished wood gives this lap desk an upscale feel that means business!

4. Cute Duck LED Lamp

This cute, squishy desk-sized lamp is sure to alleviate The Horrors (work stress).

5. Kawaii Animals Erasable Gel Pen Set

These top-rated animal pens are the perfect little workday cheerleaders when they hang out at anyone's desk.

6. Tech Taffy Desk Duster

This gooey glob helps get the grime (like dust and dirt) out from in between their keyboard, mouse, and headphones.

7. Bose Noise-Cancelling Wireless Headphones

We're convinced that noise-cancelling headphones are a product directly from heaven. This pair does an excellent job at drowning out sonic distractions.

8. Quartet Desktop Glass Monitor Riser for Computer with Dry-Erase Board

This desk riser with an attached dry-erase board helps eliminate papers from piling up on their desk. It's the perfect vehicle for meeting reminders, brainstorms, and other important work items.

9. Aesthetic Highlighters

A highlighter in hand = instant productivity.

10. Waterproof Desk Mat

This desk mat can handle it all – keyboards, notebooks, cold drinks, and basically everything else needed for the 9 to 5 grind.

11. Ergonomic Computer Mouse Pad

Having an ergonomic setup can help prevent that infamous WFH-induced back pain. Start small with this soothing mouse pad!

12. 12-Sided Fidget Toy

If your working-from-home gift recipient is on the anxious side, a fidget cube can be a real game-changer when it comes to letting out stress and pent-up energy.

13. Little Glass Table Lamp

Shed some light on their daily work routine with an adorable tiny lamp, shoppable in a variety of playful colors and patterns.

14. Colorful Sticky Notes

For helping them jot down genius ideas, look no further than gifting a hearty pack of sticky notes. The colors in this set will make working a lot more fun.

15. Speks Crags Ferrite Putty

This super-satisfying stress ball alternative will keep their anxious hands busy during meetings and email sweeps.

16. Electric Coffee Mug Warmer

Coffee is life, so make sure their caffeinated cup stays fresh all morning long. This gift is especially thoughtful if you know they're a slow sipper!

17. Loam Harvest Basket Candle

Having a cute candle lit during the workday instantly improves morale. We don't make the rules.

18. Ergonomic Laptop Riser

For the on-the-go worker, a laptop without a laptop riser is criminal. This easy-to-set up one has almost 12,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, most notable for its durability.

19. Umbra Montage Wall Shelf

This lightweight, design-forward wall shelf is perfect for stowing away joy-inspiring knick-knacks and work necessities alike.

20. Line Friends Cable Management Holder

Let these cutie little bears take the reins – er, rather, the cords – and create more space for a clear head.

21. Moleskine Classic Hard Cover Notebook

This bound notebook will withstand any weather, plus it's the perfect place to write down great ideas!

22. ban.do Sticker Book

This lively, colorful sticker book will make those long meetings much more entertaining. These would pair super well with the notebook above for a cutie gift set.

23. Blue Light Blocking Glasses

Don't let them fry their eyes all day – these blue light glasses work to filter out the harmful effects of [dun-dun-dunnn] computer screens.

24. Owala Stainless Steel Tumbler

Hydration helps fuel a healthy mind, and that noggin is needed for making great things happen at work. This 40oz insulated tumbler keeps drinks ice-cold all throughout the day!

25. Chromoeye Working From Home Art Print

This poster says what we're all thinking about WFH.

26. Pomodoro Timer

The Pomodoro technique is a killer method for staying tuned-in. With this timer, the work time versus rest time is left up to the user.

27. The Work Wellness Deck

This box o' cards comes ready with 60 different prompts that help your local worker at home destress and recharge before, during, or after the workday.

28. Day Designer 2025 Daily Planner

A planner is going to help facilitate the utmost organization and productivity for your giftee that works from home.

29. Stay Cool Adjustable Laptop Desk

This lap desk makes it easy for them to slouch on the couch (we're guilty!) or laze in bed while still getting sh*t done while they work.

30. Hot Stuff Ceramic Mug Book Person

If it's not being used for coffee, consider this the cutest catch-all for miscellaneous desk junk.

With a mix of rustic reds, rich greens, and vibrant blues, the home feels inviting and ready for a lucky someone to plant their roots. Budget aside, the inspiration here is worth noting for your 2025 decor and sources come from places like All Modern, Nordic Knots, and HD Buttercup along with vintage pieces too.

"The inspiration for styling was 1970’s Brazilian interiors… Bold, casual and elevated," says Sarah S. Brady, founder of Platform Home. She used an antique rug in the entry from LA's Rose Bowl Flea Market and a large portrait by artist Ali Silverstein.

Rubin Studio used a Sea Ranch-inspired cedar exterior, and natural materials with interesting textures throughout the home like corks, rough cement tiles, tiles with saturated colors, and cedar, teak, and white oak woods.

Green lovers can take cues from this living room, with saturated green tiles, a Willow Modular Sofa in sage from HD Buttercup, and a Moroccan rug with pops of contrasting yellow by Raha Roho.

“Going into 2025 we have been seeing a lot of darker tones of browns and deep mauves, including upholstery with interesting texture and rich in tone, plus millwork with darker stains or paint" says Ruby Rubin. Rubin Studios added in custom details with more warmth and character.

"We created new functional spaces and isolated moments in the walk-through pantry, kitchen, dining room bookshelf, and wet bar," says Mike Rubin of the custom millwork.

Sam and Claire highlighted the warm earthy tones throughout. "We feel the house is a piece of art and we didn’t want to distract from that. The new dining area is now one of our favorite areas of the home!” Sam says.

I am 100 percent on board with this green bed in velvet from All Modern. Paired with a jute rug, oak flooring, and mid-century banquette, it's the perfect starter kit for a dreamy bedroom. Vintage art and an iconic Zig Zag chair add personality to already gorgeous design.

Rubin Studios used a collection of natural honed stone including Jade Quartzite, Quartzite Nero, Calacatta Viola, and Red Travertine that make moments like these interesting, bold, and beautiful throughout.

The earthy tile and Nickey Kehoe rug continues the green theme from master bedroom to master bath.

The slate floors, custom millwork, and green tile on the main floor flawlessly complements the trees and views of the home.

The guest bedroom pairs warm amber tones with natural linens and a jute rug with organic pattern.

This rosy bathroom is the perfect extension of some of the neutral and warmer tones in the house.

Here's where olive green meets a burgundy red tile (in the bathroom coming up) to warm up the neutral base.

Floor-to-ceiling tile makes a beautiful statement in a small bathroom.

The burgundy marble stone is a stunning complement to the tile above.

And then there's the rich cobalt blue to surprise and delight with a rug from Nordic Knots. This is the perfect chill spot with wet bar for entertaining. Sign us up!

Daisy Edgar-Jones also revealed that she's remained incredibly close to Paul Mescal after their time on Hulu's Normal People. "Paul is one of my lifetime best friends," she says. "He’s an incredibly grounded person and I am too, I think, so it’s nice to be able to have those touchstones and those people you can laugh about it with and be lighthearted with. We met when I was 20 and Paul was 22; I’m so excited to see where we’ll be at 32, 42, and what life will bring us."

But the coolest thing is that not only is Normal People special for Paul and Daisy, but they've also been able to see the effect of the show on its fans.

"The thing I love people saying the most is, 'It made me contact my ex,'" Daisy continues. "Especially when much older people say, 'I just wanted to reach out to the person I was with when I was 17 just to say you were a big part of my history and thanks for being part of who I am, the tapestry of my life.' And that I really love, because I’m a massive romantic."

Daisy recently revealed they bonded over their training for Twisters and Gladiator II.

"I did running lessons — isn’t that crazy?" she told Variety. "Actually, Paul [Mescal] and I were laughing about it, because he was training for 'Gladiator II' and I was training for 'Twisters,' and obviously he had to be huge and I was like, 'Don’t worry, I’m going to be right up there with you.'"