What impressed me:The compact size and color contrast. West Elm has an abundance of mini desks for small spaces, which was such a pleasant surprise.

Mini fans are small enough to perch directly on your desk but powerful enough to maintain a consistent breeze where you need it the most.

Although those cute little tables or mini-desks are tempting, remember that children grow up fast. You're better off with something larger for school-age children, Patton says.

Mini fans are small enough to perch directly on your desk but powerful enough to maintain a consistent breeze where you need it the most.

Mini fans are small enough to perch directly on your desk but powerful enough to maintain a consistent breeze where you need it the most.

Mini fans are small enough to perch directly on your desk but powerful enough to maintain a consistent breeze where you need it the most.

Mini fans are small enough to perch directly on your desk but powerful enough to maintain a consistent breeze where you need it the most.

Mini fans are small enough to perch directly on your desk but powerful enough to maintain a consistent breeze where you need it the most.