Revitalise your workspace this season with stylish accessories that spark joy and boost your productivity.
As the first daffodils emerge and daylight stretches longer, there’s no better time to breathe new life into your workspace. Whether you’re a dedicated home officer, studio dweller, or hot-desking nomad, refreshing your desk with thoughtfully designed accessories can transform your environment and mindset.
To get you started, we’ve picked out eight fresh finds that are well worth a look. Beyond mere functionality, these products merge practicality with personality—combining clever design with materials that feel good to touch and objects that please the eye.
From scents that stimulate creativity to organisational tools that calm the chaos, these standout buys will inspire your spring desk refresh, each bringing its distinctive character to your creative space.
1. Cannabis Votive by Malin+Goetz
Set the mood for creative thinking with this sophisticated votive that brings a rebellious edge to your workspace. Once controversial, now utterly chic, this cannabis-scented candle delivers rich, spicy notes balanced with floral undertones—minus any actual THC, of course! The complex aroma profile features bergamot, black pepper and orange at the top, with earthy base notes of cedarwood and sandalwood.
Perfect for those afternoon slumps when inspiration needs coaxing out, it burns cleanly for approximately 25 hours and comes in a glass jar you can repurpose for storing paper clips or growing cuttings once it’s finished. At £22, this is an affordable luxury that transforms your workspace atmosphere in a quirky and uplifting way.
2. Birds 1967 by Lisa Larson
Add a splash of playful character to your desk with these delightful wooden birds. Originally created by ceramicist Lisa Larson in 1967 while living in California, these charming creatures have been reinvented by Design House Stockholm in vibrantly painted solid beech. Inspired by Mexican folk art, they bring an unexpected pop of colour and quirky personality to any workspace.
Place one beside your monitor as a cheerful companion, or arrange a small flock along your shelving. At £79 each, they’re guaranteed conversation starters that inject warmth and creativity into even the most functional office setup.
3. Arcs Trolley by Muller van Severen
For those who need their stationery to be both mobile and stylish, the Arcs Trolley is a perfect solution. This collaboration between HAY and Belgian designers Muller Van Severen brings sculptural elegance to functional storage. Starting at £265, each trolley is crafted in powder-coated steel and feels simultaneously minimalist and characterful.
Perfect for rolling between workstations or keeping your most-used items within arm’s reach, it embodies the designers’ philosophy that functional objects should be both “technical and poetic”. The sturdy construction and considered proportions make this an investment piece that will elevate your workspace organisation while doubling as a moveable design statement.
4. Henning Koppel Wall Clock for Georg Jensen
Time management never looked so elegant! This stunning 30cm wall clock from the legendary Danish silversmith Georg Jensen brings mid-century sophistication to your office wall. Designed by Henning Koppel, whose collaboration with Georg Jensen spanned many years, this black and white timepiece has a clean, unfussy aesthetic that works brilliantly with virtually any decorating style. The substantial diameter makes it easy to read from across the room, while its slim 6cm profile ensures it doesn’t dominate the space.
Yes, £339 is an investment, but this isn’t just a clock—it’s a piece of design history that will keep you punctual for decades to come, bringing that signature Scandinavian blend of beauty and functionality to your daily timekeeping.
5. This Year’s Goals stamp for Kartotek Copenhagen
Sometimes, the simplest tools have the biggest impact on productivity. This charming rubber stamp from Kartotek Copenhagen adds a touch of analogue satisfaction to your daily planning. Made from sustainably produced beech wood with a laser-cut rubber face, the stamp features the text “This week’s goals” with dotted lines—perfect for journals, planners, or even creating custom to-do lists on plain paper.
There’s something delightfully tactile about stamping your intentions rather than typing them, creating a ritual that makes goal-setting feel more intentional. At 95 Danish Kroner (approximately £11), it’s an affordable little luxury that adds structure and visual appeal to your planning process. Plus, it looks rather lovely sitting on your desk between uses.
6. Enzo Mari Timor Calendar for the Design Museum
This isn’t just a calendar—it’s a piece of functional art. Originally designed in 1967 by the legendary Enzo Mari for Danese Milano, this perpetual calendar combines practicality with playful ingenuity. Inspired by railway signage, the simple ABS base houses lithographed PVC sheets that you manually slide to display the correct date.
At 17 x 16 cm, it occupies minimal desk space while making a maximum design impact. Available from the Design Museum Shop for £130, it’s an investment piece that has earned its place in permanent museum collections worldwide. Mari’s trademark simplicity and wit shine through in this object, which transforms a mundane daily task—checking the date—into a moment of interaction with a design classic.
7. Notebook Classic for Leuchtturm 1917
In a digital world, there’s still nothing quite like putting pen to paper, and Leuchtturm1917’s Classic notebook remains the gold standard for analogue idea-capturing. Available in a range of sizes, from pocket A6 to substantial A4+, these notebooks strike the perfect balance between structure and creative freedom.
Each comes with thoughtful features like numbered pages, a blank table of contents, two-page markers, and a gusseted pocket—organisation that digital apps struggle to replicate with such elegance. The 80g/m² paper (or luxurious 100g/m² in the Master editions) handles fountain pens beautifully, with minimal ghosting or bleed-through.
Starting at £15.90, these notebooks are available in hardcover or softcover options, making them the perfect companion for everything from quick desk notes to long-form creative projects.
8. Lumous Pro Fineliner for Tom’s Studio
Say goodbye to disposable pens and hello to this infinitely refillable fine liner that’s as beautiful as it is sustainable. The Lumos Pro from Tom’s Studio represents a revolution in drawing tools, offering 11 professional artist tips in one elegant package.
Available in matte black, sage, ivy, lilac, and more, the anodised aluminium barrel feels substantial in hand at 20g; weighty enough to feel premium but light enough for extended drawing sessions. The versatility is astounding: six fine liner tips ranging from 0.1 to 1.0mm, three felt tips (chisel, bullet, and brush), and two writing tips mean this single £59 pen replaces an entire drawer of disposable tools.
Designed by a craftsman frustrated with the wasteful nature of conventional pens, the Lumos Pro isn’t just better for the planet—it’s a joy to use that will elevate your desk aesthetics while supporting your creative process.
