Steal These 10 Things From Home to Transform Your Office Workspace
Cubicle life doesn't have to be devoid of good design.
Whether you have your own office or are a member of the cubicle community, you spend a lot of time at work, so don’t overlook your workspace as a place for great design potential.
Here are ten things you can steal from home that will add some character to your office (and keep your wallet happy, too.)
Lamps
Violet Lamp on Sideboard
Office lighting can be dull especially if you aren’t close to a window that lets in natural light. Bring a decorative lamp from home and brighten things up. It’s a great way to provide extra light and it adds a personal touch. Bonus points if the lamp is colorful, too! (Nothing like a bright pop to dress up greige cubicle walls.)
Area Rugs
Modern White Home Office With Bold Red Desk Chairs
Bold red desk chairs bring a fresh splash of color to this white modern home office. A striped rug adds texture to the space, while subtle artwork makes the room feel welcoming.
Photo by: Kapito Muller Interiors
Kapito Muller Interiors
Even if you have just a little floor space, adding a patterned area rug is a fun way to give your office some energy.
Books & Journals
Book Covers
Not every book is worthy of display on your smartly styled bookshelf. Wrap those not-so-cute (or guilty pleasure) hardcovers in vibrant papers for a bit of colorful eye candy.
Photo by: Flynnside Out Productions
Flynnside Out Productions
Make some space for a few of your favorite books and journals and prop them up with a bookend. Not only can decorative journals add a little visual glam, they offer an organized way to jot down ideas and tasks so you can get rid of messy sticky notes and basic notepads.
Paper Prints
Bring in some of your favorite prints and pin them on the wall. If you want to get extra creative with it, use twine and clothespins to hang your prints.
Kitchen Glassware
Office Supply Holder
Need a splash of color in your workspace? Use a colorful antique tumbler as an alternative to your typical office supply holder.
Photo by: Flynnside Out Productions
Flynnside Out Productions
I have a problem of buying too many cute glasses and then running out of kitchen storage. If you're like me, here’s an easy solution: Take them to work and use them to hold everyday office supplies.
Fun Frames
Simple Decorations Add Practical Style for a Lived-In Look
It's important to make a workstation feel personal and lived-in so you'll be drawn to the space when it's time to tackle business. Keep the overall look simple using stacks of books as risers to display happy items like fresh cut flowers, then layer in framed photos of loved ones and shared memories.
Photo by: Photo By: Flynnside Out Productions
Photo By: Flynnside Out Productions
I’m sure we all have a couple of our favorite photos displayed somewhere in our office space. Instead of a cluttered picture wall, give your photos some love and attention and put them in decorative frames.
Snack Jars
Jennie Andrews Photography
I am a snacker. In fact, I have an entire drawer at work for my snacks. If you also get the work munchies, here is a creative way to store your favorite treats: Rummage through your kitchen, collect all those miscellaneous jars and pack them with snacks. Add cute labels to keep them organized.
Greenery
Bring life into your workspace, literally. Succulents and terrariums are great and space-friendly ways to bring the outdoors inside. While you might not have any extra terrariums lying around, there are tons of easy ways to make your own at home.
Calendars
With technology these days, we don’t really need a tangible calendar. However, displaying a calendar with a cute print can add some charm to that blank wall or desk space.
Photo Bunting
If you have an abundance of photos you want to show off at work but have little space for them, consider a photo bunting banner. It’s small, dainty and easy to hang up anywhere in your office.
For more ways to jazz up your workspace, check out the new HGTV.com digital series, Cube Takeover, starring HGTV Handmade's Meg Allan Cole.
