Functional and gorgeous pieces for your desk.

Whether you love it or hate it, working from home is a trend that is here to stay after almost two years of coronavirus restrictions keeping us out of the office.

That's a long time to be sitting at the same desk — or kitchen table — so why not purchase a few pieces to make the space more stylish and comfortable.

And it doesn't have to cost much to give your work-from-home area a refresh, with plenty of beautiful and functional pieces available for under $55.

Click through to see some key budget pieces you can add to your desk area.

If you've just taken your laptop home and plonked it on the desk without a second thought, it's time to make your setup more ergonomic to prevent back, neck and even arm pain.

That requires at least a laptop stand and a separate keyboard. You can get started with this collapsible laptop stand from Typo.

The stand is available in six colours including blue, basil and clay. It fits laptops up to 15 inches and can be easily pulled apart for quick storage.

Good lighting is key to working efficiently and easily, but homes aren't usually decked out as brightly as an office.

So add some light to your desk with a cute lamp like the Mak metal desk lamp by Lexi Lighting from Myer.

The lamp is available in mint, pink and white. It stands 40cm tall and has a base diameter of 16cm.

By now you've probably heard of the many benefits of indoor plants. They purify the air, help reduce stress and boost creativity.

Of course plants are even prettier to look at when housed in a gorgeous container or cover.

The plant home planter is made from green organic cotton fabric. It features an exclusive Gorman x Kaitlin Johnson print.

This cover will suit medium sized indoor plants as it is 27cm high with a diameter of 28cm.

Available from The Iconic for $49 (currently on sale for $39.20).

We've shown you several pieces for the desk so far, but you can't go wrong with adding some art to the walls.

The Who Run the World print is a fun and inspirational piece by Olive Et Oriel. It features famous women throughout history including Madonna, Mother Teresa, Cleopatra and Amelia Earhart.

Three sizes of the print are available ranging from A2 to 70 x 100cm.

Available from The Iconic for $49.95 for the A2 size.

Avoid cluttering the desk with stationery by using a desk organiser.

This stylish rose gold version has five compartments for pens, sticky notes and paper clips. It even has a sliding drawer and comes with a matching pen.

It measures 22.6cm x 15cm x 13.5 cm to fit easily on your desk without taking up too much room.

Dining chairs were never designed for us to sit in all day and type. That means some ergonomic adjustments may be needed to prevent back and neck pain.

One of these tweaks is to get a foot rest. This version by Flexecho can support your feet — especially if your feet aren't flat on the floor.

You can also flip it over and use the rocking motion to get your legs moving and blood circulating while sitting at your desk.

Made from memory foam, this foot rest comes with both plush and non-slip cushion covers.

Sometimes a mouse just doesn't work as well without a mouse pad, and it sure makes things extra comfy for the wrist.

Why not inject some colour and style into your work from home space at the same time with the Otto pink hex mouse pad?

There are four other designs available, including black and white swirl and palm leaves.

Hydration is important, especially when you're working hard and forgetting to take a break from the desk.

Give yourself a refreshing moment by using this glamorous glass bottle and cup.

Once the bottle is empty you'll know it's time to take a break and refill it away from your desk.

Available from kikki.K for $29.99.

Keep all your stationery together and ready to go in the Otto monochrome four-piece desk set.

Made from cardboard, the box-like compartments sit within a tray. This means you can easily move this around as needed, especially if you're working from the dining table.

There are five designs available, including purple and blue.

Sometimes all you need on your desk is a place to put your pens. The desert spring pen cup is a simple piece that is as stylish as it is functional.

The pink cup has flecks of gold and is made of ceramic.

It measures 10cm high and has a diameter of 8.5cm.

If this design is not your style Kmart also has pen cups in the shape of a cactus or plain white.

There's no use having a pen cup without pens to put in it. And while it hasn't been proven, we're sure using a fun pen must make taking notes more enjoyable.

The Pilot Frixion ball slim three colour gel ink multi pen is perfect for all your writing needs. It comes with three different inks which you can switch between easily, plus the ink is actually erasable.

The ink is removed by heat generated when rubbing the eraser. It is basically made invisible without any rubbish from erasing.

With a rubber tip you'll find the pen is comfortable to use as well.

Available from Bunbougu for $14.80 each.

Rifle Paper Co makes stunning stationery you'll love to use each day. The beautiful floral design and striking colours will provide the perfect place to pop your to-do list and ideas down.

This notebook set comes with three notebooks, each filled with 64 pages to write on.