Desktop Delights

Eight ways to add efficiency, modern style and a little joy to your workspace or office
By Adriene Biondo
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Your office and desktop should be what you want it to be—but we have some ideas for you. While you let your personality guide you, here are eight accessories that hopefully can help to make your work easier, and bring creativity and satisfaction to your day. Above and below: The Atomic Cat Desk Organizer. Photos courtesy the participating vendors

Even in our mobile, 21st‐century world, for most of us a desk is still a necessity, a dedicated workspace where we can organize projects and streamline the daily workflow.

Whether away at work or in our home office, a desktop can be a busy area that winds up being a 'catch‐all' of items that were used throughout the day. But with a little inspiration, a desktop makeover can go from strictly utilitarian to colorful, organized, and vibrant.

Selecting the right desktop accessories can upgrade a workspace, creating a cohesive area that blends form with function. If you have a certain look in mind, try one item and see if the color and style works. You can always add companion pieces to the setting, or try something else in its place. Experiment by adding a piece here, a pop of color there, and see where it takes you.

Scroll through our selections below to gather ideas. Whether it's the Frank Lloyd Wright Tulip Pencil Holder, or the Geometric Stacking Trays, we hope you're inspired by a style that says 'you.'

 

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• Atomic Cat Desk Organizer

This Atomic Cat Mid-Century-Modern Desk Organizer truly is the cat's meow. Built to last with a durable yet lightweight design. Crafted from premium PETG thermoplastic that is resistant to high temperatures and UV rays. Retro‐inspired colors harmonize with most any décor. 3.5 inches wide x 3.5 inches deep x 5 inches tall. In black or mint. $28. (from Retro Layers)

 

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• Concrete Tape Dispenser

Handmade by Cedar and Stone Garden, this minimalist piece is functional yet fun. An ideal addition to a workspace, it is crafted out of smooth concrete, providing a stable base that offers practicality and aesthetic appeal. Includes cork pads to prevent slippage and protect surfaces. Available in 20+ colors. 4.5 inches x 1.75 inches; height 2 inches. $19. (from Etsy - Cedar and Stone Garden)

 


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• Sunflower Coffee Mug

Get the workday started right with this retro-style coffee mug. A bright sunflower greets the day, bringing a burst of mod color to your work or home office. The 11 oz. ceramic mug is designed with a contrasting interior and handle. Dishwasher and microwave safe. $16. (from Mod Lounge Paper Company)

 

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