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The Domus takes the idea of modular system, and brings it up to an eleven on a scale of 1-10. The complex system, designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, has it all: containers hidden by doors, bookcases with sliding doors, open organizational elements, drawers and baseboards seamlessly integrated into the elements, not to mention a killer style I can’t get enough of. Available in a myriad of customizable configurations you’ll be able to fit the system into any living room or office. The Domus isn’t so much an ‘evolution’ in your home’s style… it’s a revolution. [Additional image after the jump]

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Moleskin notebook are timeless, but with popularity comes need for personalization. JournalEngraver provides the unique service of laser engraving moleskin notebooks using etchstar technology.

Our Gear Patrol laser etched moleskin arrived with the cog emblazoned on a large 192 page moleskin ($39) with name etching ($5 not shown) and honestly, we never thought a monochrome etching of ‘gearpatrol.com’ would look so outstanding. Spine etching ($5 not shown) is also available. JournalEngraver also has a wide selection of predesigned art work sure to fit any personality, but we won’t blame you if you want to use our logo.

Cost: $28 - $49 @ JournalEngraver

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According to Morgan Grays, the Morgan Grays Office Chair was concieved by the witnessing of a high powered executive falling backwards out of his chair because of a faulty tilt mechanism. As funny as that is, the thought of that happening in a meeting is… okay, well it’s funny.

The Morgan Grays Ofice Chair is designed from the ground up for luxury: branded supple leather, unrivaled ergonomics, and unique color/finish schemes that follow Morgan Grays leather bags and accessories to give any man a perfect choice for his home office. Expensive, yes. But ask yourself - how many hours do you sit in an office chair during the course of a day? [via Press Release]

Cost: $1950 @ Morgan Grays

Herman Miller designs are all modern classics and the Eames 3-Seater sofa is actually the last piece of furniture ever produced by the fabled Eames design firm in 1978.

The Eames 3-Seater Sofa melds rich walnut, soft leather and polished aluminum constructed into a beautiful angled profile that will instantly form the centerpiece of any room it resides in. A 2-seat model is also available.

What this means to you: Lean and modern… a lot like you.

Cost: $8499 @ Hive Modern

Ever notice how laptop bags, though nice and protective, are poorly designed when you need to pull your laptop out? There’s often little room for you to pull out the actual laptop. Well, the click-n-grip Laptop Strap makes this a breeze.

The 2″ poly-pro webbing straps accomodate most laptops and can be lifted by its strong rubber handle grip. A business card holder is also built into the strap.

What this means to you: It might not be the best looking product around, but sometimes the most functional aren’t. For those of you that could care less about an actual case can just use the Click-n-Grip Laptop Strap as is.

Cost: $20 @ Midrix

The perpetual problem with having so many gadgets (phone, mp3 player, blackberry, etc) is they just end up strewn across your apartment or desk. Sure, some of them may have docks, but that doesn’t alleviate the fact that you’re sitting there with four AC adaptors, cables and four gadgets. Get organized and get yourself a dock, like the Bamboo 3 Pod from KangaRoom storage.

The fantastic looking bamboo wood charging station can sit on your desk, nightstand or mounted on the wall and will conceal a 10″ power strip and corresponding cables behind it’s front sliding door. There are also five pen holes and a business card slot.

What this means to you: Clutter-free gadgets are happy gadgets.

Cost: $45 @ KangaRoom Storage

Stationary is a tragically lost tradition. There’s something visceral about penning a statement or jotting an important note on paper worth it’s salt. Whether you write on an office supply closet discovery or fine 30 pound velum, there’s nothing better than keeping it organized in a leather bound folder. Take the Smythson Lippiatt for example.

The Lippiatt folder is a Smythson classic. It’s a “portable office” made of calf leather and suede calfskin lining. A separate writing folder is also constructed of fine smoother black calfskin. There are separate pockets for correspondence cards, envelopes and refillable note bad (all of which are included with the Lippiatt. Individual pockets for your cell or requisite Blackberry and Post-it notes.

Cost: $780 @ Smythson of Bond Street

The Flap clock from the designers of British company Habitat harks back to train station timekeepers with it’s flap date calendar with auto function and swiss-style analog clock.

Your office’s stark white walls will never look better and telling time will never be smoother.

What this means to you: You’ve finally got an office at work. Say pass on cheesy convention tchotchke clocks and get yourself something worthy of the title on your door.

Cost: $175 @ Habitat

You know what’s better than having a Maserati parked in your garage? A Maserati lamp in your home or office reminding you that there’s one parked there.

What might otherwise get chocked up to cliché, the officially licensed Maserati lamp by Lumina, designed by Marco Morosini, is actually an elegant piece that only an Italian designer could create. Designed after the grill of the Maserati Quattroporte the laser-cut sheetmetal shade is backed with petals of opaline glass allowing light to shine through the ‘grill’ in a luxurious ambience. Power and dimming of the lamp is controlled by pressing the trident seal. [via Switched]

Cost: Varies @ Authorized Lumina Dealer

Look under your desk. Do your cables look like a complete mess? Mine do, so a few weeks ago my obsessive need for organization got the better of me and I procured a Complete Cable Manager from a place called Cable-Safe (after looking at a few dozen options).

The Complete Cable Manager is a kit that organizes all the cables that come from having a computer, power strip, hubs, printer and other peripherals. It’s outstanding in it’s simplicity: everything from the labeling of 12-14 cables from source to destination, ability to absorb extra slack in cord lengths, versatile mounting options, to the individual racks for your hub and modem. All your cords will be off the ground, safe and tangle-free - out of the way keeping your workspace clutter free. An expansion option allows you to carry up to 30 cables for you computer accessory junkies.

What this means to you: You don’t live in a college dorm so stop letting your workspace look like it.

Cost: $35 @ Cable-Safe