Modern Home Improvement Tools and Accessories

And of course, to make those sketches, there's the Delfonics Wood Ball Pen Black Ink. This pen from Delfonics—a stalwart producer of desktop items in Japan—comes in a range of bright colors including light green, sky blue, and more.

Toolbox by Loll Designs. This minimal toolbox is made of 100% recycled plastic material that doesn't rust and cleans easily. Its easy to grab, rust-proof handle makes it perfect for indoor and outdoor use.

Bacsac Composter Bag, from $75 The French garden brand makes composting a snap with easy-to-carry geotextile bags that store plant waste as it transforms into organic fertilizer.

This handy item makes any measurement calcus a breeze: the Rulercal Combination Ruler and Calculator sports a side for measuring centimeters, inches, and an horizontal interface for the built-in calculator. Moreover, its elegant design makes it a beautiful workshop accesory when not in use.

For those modernists undertaking electrical work, desinger Omer Arbel devised a system for Bocci that eliminates the wall plate of an electrical plug by placing all the necessary details behind the wall. All that's left on the surface is a minimalist circle around the plug. Once you have those plugs in-hand, this Bocci Series 22.1 Removal Tool allows you to remove the receptacles and access the behind-the-wall details for rewiring or installation work.

Drikolor Dwell Stir-In Color Paint, from $75 Create your own paint colors at home with this exclusive kit.