This time of year is often sort of grey — but the work area does not need to be gloomy too! Switch those out dull and functional office accessories for ones with groovy colors and layouts. They will not only include a lot of great design for your desk, but also make the most frequent paperwork a joy.
— Lori from automatism
MoMA Store
Fun Time Wall Clock – $345
Clock viewing at work only became a whole lot more enjoyable! Alberto Sala’s playful design allows you to organize the painted wooden disks with numbers any way you like, enabling you to create an initial wall clock — and to begin and end your days on a cheerful note.
Etsy
Modernist Red/Orange Gooseneck Enamel Desk Lamp by Some Like Us – $95
Add a trendy dash of color to your work place with this vintage 1980s red-orange gooseneck enamel desk lamp. It is as sculptural as it’s functional.
Poketo
Color Dipped Mug – $28
Make your morning coffee a joyous occasion with one of these great mugs from Poketo. Pick from yellow, reddish, blue or yellow — or get all four and alternative based on your mood.
Etsy
Mod Green Bullet Intensity Desk Lamp from Joe Vintage
This sculptural 1960s Bullet Intensity lamp not only looks amazing, but is cost and energy efficient also. It only lights the place where it is pointed, making for a more concentrated light and less distraction in a shared work place.
Fleux
Coque iPhone 4 Pantone Rouge – EUR 35.90
This is perfect for the picture designer — an iPhone 4 bathroom which looks like a Pantone color chip. It is available in nine colors from the French firm Fleux.
Design Within Reach
Nelson Swag Leg Desk – $2,149
The elegant desk by George Nelson is a timeless classic. I really like the surprise notes of color in the dividers. It is certainly an investment piece, but with just a little notebook, it is all you’d need for a fashionable little home office.
Jelly Belly by Jonathan Lewis – $20
The lovely Jelly Belly print by Jonathan Lewis is instant happiness. Insert this luminous artwork to your own workspace and see your times in the workplace become sunnier.
Studio Half Past Ten
Floating Colors Mobile by Studio Half Past Ten – EUR 75
If you are craving color in your workplace but lack the space to do much, why don’t you look up? The Floating Colors cellphone adds delicate motion and color to a room — something all ages can appreciate.
hive
Dozi Paper Clip Holder – $25
Organize your desk and add a dash of playful color with the assistance of Dozi, the friendly small porcupine whose magnetic (literally) character makes quills from your stray paper clips.
Modern Mailboxes – CAD 180
Inspired by the color schemes of the Toronto subway system, the Centrifuge Transit mailbox is a smart and trendy way to add wall storage into your own work place.
Poketo
Poketo Graphic Stickers – $5
Jazz up your office space with these enjoyable translucent graphic stickers. Use them to decorate your letters, coffee mug, calendar and more.
Urban Outfitters
Inflatable Tiger Head – $30
Why have a dull bulletin board over your desk as soon as you can have this magnificent inflatable tiger mind? Fun and colorful, it’ll surely make your work area more exciting!
PLOF Pouffe by Atelier Belge – EUR 399
The PLOF Pouffe not only adds extra seats to your office area, but also becomes a conversation piece. Made from recycled textiles, it is just like a sculpture which you could perch on.
Blik
Fishwall ~ Pattern Wall Tiles – $39
This can be such a great idea. The Fishwall wall tiles are self-adhesive and easy to reposition, making it effortless to create a lively accent wall in your office in 1 afternoon. I really like the retro vibe of the layout — so cheerful.
Graham and Green
Keep Calm and Carry On Paper Weight – GBP 12.95
Organize your paperwork and remind yourself not to stress out about the approaching office meeting with the fairly Keep Calm and Carry On paper weight. It provides a bright touch of color to your desktop too.
Graham and Green
Tin Robots – GBP 8.50
Bored with the concept of decorating your workplace with vases and such? How about a fun retro Tin Robot rather? Offered in six different designs, at least one of these would make the dullest cubicle an enjoyable place to hang out.
Gessato
Arrow Hanger by Gustav Hallen – $40
Hang up your coat stylishly with the smart Arrow Hanger by Gustav Hallen. It not only looks great, in addition, it has an aluminum frame which can support the heaviest parka, scarves and hats.
2Modern
Desk 51 by Blu Dot – $699
Even minimalists like a bit of color now and then. The sleek Desk 51 from Blu Dot provides an easy bright surface which just needs a laptop and a phone for an efficient work area.
HORNE
Balloon USB Speaker by IDEA – $45
I adore this. The adorable Balloon USB Speaker plugs right into your iPod, mobile phone and anything which has a 35mm jack. It allows you to listen to your favorite tunes anywhere without having to wear ear buds.
Bonjour mon coussin
Phone Mug – EUR 10
Give your morning coffee an excess jolt with this arresting mug! It provides a touch of pop art fun for your desk too.
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