Need New Bright, Bold Office Décor? Say No More!

Brighten up your work space with these fun little additions.

May 29, 2018

Brie Thalmann,

Work Wonders

Nailing a cool office style is all about mixing business with pleasure—or in this case, luxe gilded finishes, modern geometric accents and minimalist-chic midcentury furnishings.

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Cattelan Italia Andrea Lucatello batik desk, $2,239. Inspiration Interiors, Honolulu Design Center, 1250 Kapi‘olani Blvd., (808) 956-1250.

Modernica fiberglass chair, $410, Midori notebook (pink) with cover, $30. Mōno, 2013 S. King St., (808) 955-1595.

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TRAY CHIC

A jewelry dish or valet with a fun graphic print will add interest to your tabletop while keeping smaller clutter, such as paper clips and business cards, at bay.

Jonathan Adler trays, $68 each.

Jonathan Adler Zebra tray, $32. Neiman Marcus, Ala Moana Center, (808) 951-8887.

THE WRITE STUFF

Think outside the plastic box when upgrading your pen holder. Look for unexpected vessels with elevated finishes such as a ceramic tumbler or a pretty scented candle in a jar that can be repurposed.

Zodax scented candle (repurposed), $38.50. The Refinery, Kāhala Mall, (808) 744-6175.

Tools to Liveby scissors, $24. Mōno, 2013 S. King St., (808) 955-1595.

TWICE AS NICE

Accessorize smarter with items that multitask as much as you do. This brass pencil sharpener doubles as a handsome paperweight and these chic push pins come with back clips so they can also be worn as lapel pins.

Jonathan Adler Horse Brass Pencil Sharpener

Magnetic paperclip and pen holder, $45. Miemiko, Ward Village, (808) 589-1900.

Aloha pen (yellow), $4, Poppin pen (mint), $2. Eden In Love, Ward Village, (808) 591-1005.

Jonathan Adler Horse brass pencil sharpener, $125. Neiman Marcus, Ala Moana Center, (808) 951-8887.

paces Lark & Ives The Wanderlust Push Pins with Clips

Spaces Lark & Ives The Wanderlust Push Pins with Clips

Lark & Ives The Wanderlust push pins with clips, $26 for a set of nine. Miemiko, Ward Village, (808) 589-1900.

TAKE SHAPE

Tackle both form and function with clean-lined geometric pieces in on-trend marble or acrylic.

Project 62 marble globe lamp, $34.99. Target, 4380 Lawehana St., (808) 441-3118.

Spaces Jonathan Adler Acrylic Bookend Set

Jonathan Adler acrylic bookend set, $398. Neiman Marcus, Ala Moana Center, (808) 951-8887.

ARTY PARTY

A smattering of art pieces, such as a quirky vase or these poppy block prints and tropi-cool photo prints, will make you feel more at home and provide everyday inspiration.

Melissa Holden block prints, $60 each. Ginger13, 22 S. Pauahi St., (808) 531-5311.

Bree Port photo prints, $40 each. Greenroom Hawai‘i, International Market Place, (808) 377-6766.

SO FRESH, SO GREEN

Add instant warmth with fresh flowers or a cheery potted plant. Besides the obvious swoon factor, both are known to increase productivity and decrease stress.

Spaces Anthurium and Lucy Michael Stoneware Vase

Spaces Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant and Fair Trade Basket

Anthurium, market price. Paiko, 675 Auahi St., (808) 988-2165.

Lucy Michel stoneware vase, $49. Here, 685 Auahi St., #2-115, (808) 369-2991.

Fiddle leaf fig plant, $30, fair-trade basket, $40, wood stand, $25. Ginger13, 22 S. Pauahi St., (808) 531-5311.

CHANGE OF SCREEN-ERY

Deck out your desktop with free downloadable wallpapers. We’re crazy for the selection on lifestyle blog Design Love Fest, which recruits indie artists for snazzy illustrations, dreamy photography and painterly motifs.