Style Watch: the Latest Trends in Office Supplies
Remember the back-to-school rush that comes with a fresh set of supplies? It’s not just for kids anymore! Whip your office into shape with practical but stylish supplies and furniture from Poppin & Quality Bath.
It’s that time of year again… back to school.
Even if you don’t have kids, the back-to-school season with all the freshness of pencil shavings, crisp blank paper, and shiny new pencil boxes is the perfect way to refresh your office in a grown-up version.
Office supply purveyors now offer way more than boring old ballpoint pens, ruled paper, and yellow #2 pencils. Shopping for your office should be exciting and satisfying, and with the awesome options available today, you’re sure to get that back-to-school freshness and thrill when your beautiful and stylish – yes, you read that right! – office supplies arrive.
We reached out to one of our favorite supply suppliers who sells office supplies and furniture that truly balances form with function:
Lauren Ramos, Poppin Marketing Associate
What does your own office look like?
At Poppin, we practice what we preach – which is to “work happy.” Bright walls, press-covered bulletin boards, and colorful file cabinets line the open floor plan. Meetings are held in different-colored conference rooms to keep everyone energized. Rows of white desks allow for easy collaboration while colorful organizational pieces on top of each employee’s desk allow for personalization and contribute to the bright aesthetic.
The office also offers several collaborative tables; these provide space for lunchtime chatter or a spot to talk business. Our state-of-the-art showroom is across the hall and makes for the perfect spot to catch a quiet moment or check out our products in a lifestyle setting. There’s also a fully stocked kitchen – because what makes an office happier than endless snacks?
How have school and office supplies evolved over the years?
School and office supplies are no longer just a necessity; they’re part of each person’s personal brand. The trend towards personalization and style at your desk allows you to enjoy working hard while staying organized. Paper clips used to be a forgettable item tossed in the bottom of your file cabinet, but now they’re a piece of how you present yourself in a professional setting.
What are some of your favorite products? Bestselling products? Consumer favorites?
My favorite products can be found in the Dream Desk set: each item is also sold separately. I love the complete look it adds to a desktop, and how organized it keeps me! The Softie Grip Grass is another personal favorite; it’s unique and offers a pop of texture. While we don’t rely on one bestselling product, some consistent top performers are our Medium Softcover Notebooks, File Cabinets and Desktop Organization Trays.
The Mini Medley has become a fan favorite, particularly around the holidays. People love the quality and portability of the mini softcover notebooks, especially in such a fun array of colors.
What’s new for this year? What are the latest trends in school and office supplies?
For when you need more than just a notebook, check out our brand-new Double Booked Collection. Our design team created this to play to the personalization trend of office supplies: you pick the inserts that work best for you! Start with a cover and mix and match between blank, dot grid, perpetual planner and ruled notebook inserts. Keeping your ideas in one place has never been easier.
What are popular color palettes or designs right now?
Pastels, neutrals, and metallics. Blush has quickly become one of our most popular color options. Dark gray is also at the top of our list. Throw in some metallic accents (like our Gunmetal Card Case) and you’re sure to have the trendiest desk around!
Thanks, Lauren, for getting our new year off to a great – and chic – start!
Once you’ve found the pieces of your dreams at Poppin, head back to Quality Bath to glam it up even more with an extra burst of high-end flair. Check out our gorgeous desks, like the low-profile, high-style Flint Iron Campaign Desk by Arteriors; desk lamps so striking you’ll forget they’re practical, like the Jana lamp; and organizational aids that double as decor, like Arteriors’ Rosalind tray in matte copper. Happy back-to-school!