Is Your Desk Setup Stuck in 1995? Time to Modernise!

Take a look around your desk setup. Be honest - does it feel like a time capsule from the mid-90s? 

Bulky equipment, tangled wires, faded accessories that seemed revolutionary back then, but now just collect dust? A dated desk setup doesn’t just look tired; it slows you down, wastes space, and makes working less enjoyable.

The truth is: those “cutting-edge” desk accessories from back in the day have aged about as well as your old fax machine. Luckily, the modern upgrades are sleeker, smarter, and make you feel like you’ve levelled up from Windows 95 to… well, anything newer.

Let’s swap out the relics for some real upgrades.

 

1. The Paper Pile Problem → Sleek Organisers

Then: Towering stacks of paperwork, sticky notes covering your monitor, and a Rolodex hogging desk space. It looked “busy and important” in 1995, but today it just screams clutter.

Now: Sleek, modern desk drawers and letter trays that file away paperwork neatly while keeping essentials within reach. No more digging through piles of paper - your surface stays clear, calm, and ready for work.

   

2. Clunky Lamps → Smart, Adjustable Lighting

Then: A chunky desk lamp that takes up half your desk setup and leaves your screen in shadow.

Now: Minimalist LED lamps with adjustable colour temperatures, adjustable brightness, and even touchless commands – just wave your hand to adjust your lighting. Brighter light, touchless commands, and a lot more modern style.

 

3. Dated Mouse Mats → Ergonomic Upgrades

Then: Those old mousepads with a pixelated, stretched photo that has cracked and faded over the years.

Now: Sleek mouse pads with built-in wrist support and a smooth surface that glides like a dream. They protect your desk setup, ease the strain on your wrists, and look a whole lot more modern and professional.

 

4. Cable Chaos → Cable Management

Then: A jungle of cords snaking behind your desk, forever tangling, gathering dust, and somehow managing to knot themselves overnight. Bonus points if you’ve got that one mystery cable you’re too scared to unplug.

Now: Sleek cable management boxes and clips that keep everything tucked away neatly. No more dust traps, no more cable jungles - just a clean, organised workspace where every wire has its place.

 

5. Mug Pen Pots → Multi-Functional Desk Organisers

Then: A cracked “World’s Best Boss” mug stuffed with dead biros and the odd dried-up highlighter.

Now: Modern desk organisers that hold pens, stationery, and even your phone in one tidy hub.

 

Time to Upgrade

Modernising your desk doesn’t just mean buying new things - it’s about creating a workspace that supports focus, reduces stress, and actually inspires you. By swapping out bulky, outdated accessories for streamlined, multi-functional upgrades, you’ll transform your desk into a space that feels as modern as the work you’re doing.

Browse our collection of sleek, practical desk upgrades and modernise!