Welcome to OPUMO's weekly roundup of our favourite shoppable finds. From outerwear to decorative objects and everything in between.
Working from home is a modern luxury that, when done right, can increase productivity and improve your work-life balance. But – and it's a big but – it's all too easy to slip into sloppy habits, lose the distinction between office and home, and let your living space suffer as a result.
The solution is to prioritise creating a separate workspace – somewhere that tells your mind it's time to focus, but not at the expense of your otherwise carefully crafted interior aesthetic. Here are some tools to help with that.
Anglepoise Original 1227 Desk Lamp
Ask a child to draw a lamp and this is what you'll get. It's one of the most iconic homeware designs of all time for a reason. So what else would you illuminate your desk with?
Service Projects French Press
Keep it simple. Keep it metal. That's basically the founding principle behind purveyor of hip kitchenware Service Projects, and we're here for it. Forget the elaborate machine, milk frother and weird little pods. Just let the coffee do the talking.
Smythson Cross-Grain Leather Notebook
In the digital age, it's easy to get so lost in spreadsheets, G Docs and flowcharts that you forget the simplest solutions to a problem are often the most efficient. As far as we're concerned, no smartphone or tablet on Earth will ever replace the fuss-free functionality of a good notebook.
Ralph Lauren Home Desk Blotter
Want to bring an instant touch of class to even the most chaotic of workspaces? Three words: leather desk blotter. This one from Ralph Lauren strikes us as the sort of thing Patrick Bateman would buy, but in a good way.
Soho Home Aldo Desk
And what's a blotter pad without a fitting desk to rest upon? This one from Soho Home is crafted from solid oak with a compact design that suits smaller spaces.
Muuto Fiber Desk Chair
Is an ergonomic corporate throne good for your back? Yes. Does it look good? Absolutely not. Why not sacrifice your spinal wellbeing in favour of a more refined home-office aesthetic and go with this handsome chair instead?
Vitra Toolbox
Pens, paperclips, business cards, cables. Clutter can accumulate quickly, but this desk tidy from Vitra gives you somewhere to put it all, creating the illusion of organisation if nothing else.
Drake’s Boucle Wool Fleece
It's tempting to fiddle with the thermostat with gay abandon when you're sitting at home all day, so unless you want a shock when the gas bill arrives, we'd suggest kitting yourself out in some suitably cosy clothing. This fleece from Drake's fits the bill perfectly.
Kaweco Brass Sport Fountain Pen
It's rare to have to write anything by hand these days, so when the time comes, you might as well make it count. This fountain pen from German masters Kaweco is compact, heavy and strong – designed to feel small in the pocket and big in the hand.
Penco Wire Rack
Turn the messy stacks of paper, magazines and notebooks into something decorative with this colourful wire rack organizer.
Teva ReEmber Slippers
There's no commute, and your lunch run only takes you from your desk to the fridge, but that doesn't mean footwear is out of play entirely. A good pair of slippers is a must for anyone who calls their living room their office, and these ones from Teva are some of the best we've seen in a while.
Next up: A guide to perfecting your home office.
