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It’s back to school season, and you know what that means: time to shop for school supplies. And that doesn’t just apply to kids, by the way. This is the perfect moment for adults to level up their work-from-home game with some new desktop items, too. This back to school season, create a chic home or office work environment with the addition of these new stylish and functional desk accessories.

stylish and functional desk accessories can enhance productivity

Whether you are going back to work after some summer vacation, returning to school for fall or are redecorating your study, there can be doubt that creating a functional workspace will yield big rewards. Ever heard of the phrase “tidy desk, tidy mind?”

Stylish functional desk accessories best to love this school year.

Stylish functional desk accessories best to love this school year.

And we’re firm believers that there’s nothing like a little retail therapy to snap a hazy summer brain right back into work mode. Hello, productivity!

So to welcome back to school and back to office season, we’re rounding up some of our favorite practical and chic desk and office accessories. From rosy gel pens and golden paper clips you didn’t know you needed to minimalist desk organizers that’ll turn any messy workstation into an organized dream.

Stylish functional desk accessories best to love this school year.

Stylish functional desk accessories best to love this school year.

Ahead, are 12 ideas to help keep your workspace from looking a mess – and maybe improve the way you work too.

12 stylish functional desk accessories best to love this school year

1. chronicle books

Always have a place to jot down your latest thoughts and dreams with a Bright Ideas Journal ($17) By Chronicle Books.

Stylish functional desk accessories best to love this school year.

BUY NOW – $17.00.

2. lulu and georgia

Say goodbye to bad lighting during Zoom meetings with Happy Table Lamp ($500) on your desk featuring a dimmer from Lulu and Georgia.

Stylish functional desk accessories best to love this school year.

BUY NOW – $500.00.

3. areaware

These Areaware Paper Clips ($20) are almost too cute to use but will keep all of your papers organized.

Stylish functional desk accessories best to love this school year.

BUY NOW – $20.00.

4. elago

Ensure you stay fully charged all day long with Elago’s Charging Dock ($29). Not only will it keep your space decluttered but it will also power up your phone, watch and airpods simultaneously.

BUY NOW – $29.00.

5. smythson

Nothing looks more professional – or feels better – than a classic set of stationary from Smythson like this Sun Correspondence Cards ($50) set when composing thank you notes.

BUY NOW – $50.00.

6. poketo

Set some goals for the months ahead with this cheerful open date Poketo Quarterly Goal Planner ($28).

BUY NOW – $28.00.

7. rifle paper

Taking notes during class or meetings will be that much easier with these bright retractable gel Garden Party Gel Pens ($18) from Rifle Paper.

BUY NOW – $18.00.

8. framhap

Don’t forget the inside of your desk! If you have a drawer, you can easily tidy it up with a  customizable Drawer Organizer ($19) like this one from Framhap.

BUY NOW – $19.00.

9. l’objet

Never lose sight of what you are working towards and open letters with L’Objet’s Lito Eye Letter Opener ($230).

BUY NOW – $230.00.

10. russell + hazel

Practice good posture with an Acrylic Laptop Riser ($64) from Russell+Hazel. Your back will thank you.

BUY NOW – $64.00.

11. moma

Skip the standard desk organizer set for this more energetic and sculptural Areaware Assembly Desk Organizer Trio ($60) from Moma.

BUY NOW – $60.00.

12. lajar

Keep items off your desk but still close at hand by pinning them to a DIY Bulletin Board Tiles Set ($24) from Lajar. Simply stick the tiles to your wall in any pattern you like for a pin board and art piece in one.

BUY NOW – $24.00.

12 stylish functional desk accessories best to love this school year

Those are our 12 favorite stylish and functional desk accessories to help you start the school year off right and/or give your home office a productive boost. It’s always hard to say goodbye to summer, but with a little shopping and some cute desk accessories, Fall will be that much more fruitful.

Jillian Tangen

Jillian is a lifestyle editor at Dandelion Chandelier covering topics like fashion, travel, entertainment and on occasion, even finance. She thinks there’s no such thing as having too many sweaters.