Top 10 Items for the Perfect Goth Desk Setup
Whether you're working, gaming, streaming, or sketching your next drippy skull design, your desk deserves to be as dark and aesthetic as your vibe. A goth desk setup blends style and function—moody lighting, killer accessories, and a touch of spooky charm that makes you want to sit down and create (or plot).
Here are 10 must-have items for the perfect goth desk setup—curated by someone who lives for the creepy cute.
🖤 1. Dark Wood or Black Desk
Start with the bones: a black or dark wood desk sets the tone. Bonus points if it has wrought iron or vintage details. Metal wooden computer desks like this one or vintage thrift finds are great bases for your spooky setup.
💀 2. Drippy Skull Art Prints
Decorate your wall or desk area with moody, gothic artwork. My Drippy Succulent Skull and Pride Skull Prints are favorites for goth setups with a splash of color. Frame them or lean them on a shelf behind your monitor.
🕯 3. Ambient Lighting
Soft, spooky lighting is essential. Try:
RGB light strips behind your monitor
Set the mood to match your inner vampire.
✨ 4. Aesthetic Mouse Pad or Desk Mat
Look for designs with skulls, moon phases, ouija boards, or custom art (you can even commission one). A desk mat can tie the whole theme together while protecting your surface.
🐈⬛ 5. Gothic Trinket Trays & Holders
Stay organized with:
Crystal or gemstone dishes
Perfect for storing jewelry, paperclips, drawing tools, or even your sanity.
🕸 6. Spooky Cute Stickers for Your Laptop or Notebook
Personalize your tech with drippy skull stickers and creepy-cute designs. Layer them or go minimalist—either way, your laptop will thank you.
☕ 7. Gothic Mug for Coffee or Tea
Every goth desk needs a signature mug. Black ceramic, potion-style, or cauldron-shaped mugs add drama to your caffeine routine. Bonus if it says something like “Dead Inside” or “Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun.”
🖋 8. Skeleton-Inspired Stationery
Dark pens, black sticky notes, skull paperclips, or fountain pens with red ink can make even a to-do list feel ominous (in a fun way).
📚 9. Mini Bookshelf or Floating Shelves
Display your favorite horror books, journals, or graphic novels. Prop them with gargoyle bookends or sprinkle in some drippy-themed art pieces from my shop.
🦴 10. Plushies or Desk Buddies
Break the intensity with a soft, spooky friend—a bat plush, ghost cat, or skeleton figure. Your desk setup should feel you—and if that means a pastel grim reaper sits next to your monitor, go for it.
💀 Bonus: Make It Yours
Your goth desk should inspire you. Whether you're typing spells or sketching ghosts, fill your space with items that blend your dark aesthetic with personal comfort.
Want to bring more spooky cute into your setup? Explore the illymakes shop for art prints, sticker packs, and more!
And don’t forget to tag @illy.makes when you show off your desk—I love seeing how you make your space your own 🖤
