Your work cubicle is your personal space where you spend a significant portion of your day. So why not make it a place that reflects your personality and boosts your productivity? Decorating your work cubicle can have a positive impact on your overall mood and work ethic. Here are some tips to help you transform your dull cubicle into an inspiring and inviting workspace.
1. Clean and declutter:
Start by clearing out any unnecessary clutter and organizing your belongings. A tidy workspace will not only create a sense of calm but also give you more room to personalize.
2. Add a splash of color:
Inject some life into your cubicle by incorporating vibrant colors. Use colorful stationery, vibrant sticky notes, or even bring in some small potted plants that can add freshness and vibrancy to your space.
3. Personalize with photos:
Displaying photos of loved ones or cherished memories can make even the most mundane cubicle feel like home. Choose frames that suit your style and create a photo collage or arrange them on a corkboard for easy customization.
4. Inspiring wall art:
Hang inspirational posters or prints on the walls of your cubicle to motivate yourself throughout the day. Words of encouragement or images related to your hobbies or passions can serve as constant reminders of what drives you.
5. Bring in natural elements:
Adding natural elements like small indoor plants, succulents, or even fresh flowers can introduce a touch of nature into your workspace, making it feel more inviting and less sterile.
6. Customized desk accessories:
Consider investing in personalized desk accessories such as mousepads, keyboard covers, or organizers that reflect your unique style and interests.
7. Soften the lighting:
Many office spaces have harsh fluorescent lighting which can be unpleasant for long hours of work. Soften the light by using desk lamps with warm-toned bulbs or stringing fairy lights around the edges of your cubicle for a cozy atmosphere.
8. Stay organized:
Use desk organizers or file holders to keep your workspace clutter-free and all your important documents easily accessible. A well-organized cubicle not only looks pleasing but also helps you stay focused and productive.
9. Play with textures:
Incorporate different textures into your cubicle by using fabric, corkboards, or even a small rug under your chair. These can add warmth and visual interest to an otherwise bland workspace.
10. Personalize your digital workspace:
Don’t forget about decorating your virtual space! Customize your desktop wallpaper or screensaver with uplifting images or quotes that resonate with you.
Remember, while personalizing the space is essential, make sure it aligns with the company’s policies and maintains a professional appearance. Your work cubicle should reflect who you are while still adhering to the overall office environment.
By following these tips, you can create a work cubicle that not only brings joy but also enhances productivity. A well-decorated and personalized space can help you make the most out of each workday, contributing to a happier and more fulfilling professional life.
Your Creative Work Space
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Author by : Desha Peacock
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2017-08-15
Publisher by : Simon and Schuster
ISBN :
Description : We are all born with an innate desire to creatively express the essence of who we are. This desire is embedded into our soul, a gift at birth, our own Northern Star in a galaxy full of the unknown. Your physical setting can either hamper or inspire this creative calling. Known for her eclectic style and helping others see the possibility within themselves, their homes, and personal style, Desha Peacock offers you tips on designing a creative work space that will also inspire you to do the work you are meant to do. Peacock’s design tips cover how to: Use your work space to inspire your best work. Choose the right color to enhance your mood. Create a cozy virtual office no matter where you live. Work with a tiny space in a closet or other nook. Mix vintage, modern, and thrift store finds so you can create the style you crave, no matter your budget. Gain more clarity so you can focus on what’s most important to your business or creative life. Your Creative Work Space features full-color photographs of unique, creative work spaces from the traditional home office to the artist’s studio or writing salon....
The Other Office 3
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Author by : Ana Martins
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2018
Publisher by : Frame Publishers
ISBN :
Description : The latest volume in Frame’s series of books on workplace design, The Other Office 3 highlights inspirational interiors that are setting the trends in creative workplace design. At its core are around 100 pioneering projects drawn from 86 practices all over the world. Featured offices include ad agencies, media outfits, technology firms and co-workspaces, ranging from compact offices and design hubs to large workplaces. The Other Office 3 is divided into three chapters, each of which offers insight into the main factors driving contemporary office design: the role of the workplace as a brand asset, the growing concern for employee wellbeing, and the need to create inspiring and energising workspaces. Projects are presented on four to six pages, including an in-depth description of both concept and design, illustrated by stunning photography. Outlined are the challenges that designers must overcome to be able to realize more efficient, modern and – all importantly – creative work environments. This book focuses on the current trends in office design, developed with a knowledge of what is at the heart of a creative workforce and its day-to-day requirements. The Other Office 3 highlights outstanding projects and inspirational spaces from across the globe. Features - This 512-page reference book, the latest in Frame’s workplace design series, offers a global overview of prevailing trends in office design - It is filled with nearly 100 pioneering office designs, developed by 86 international studios in the past three years - The book is divided into three chapters, each of which offers insight into the main factors driving contemporary office design - The book’s chapters are contextualised through a brief introduction that sets the tone of the pages ahead. - Featured projects are accompanied by descriptive text and stunning photography....
Pottery Barn Work Spaces
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Author by : Pottery Barn
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2004-10-01
Publisher by : Oxmoor House
ISBN :
Description : Whether you enjoy the luxury of working from home or just need a place to keep track of a busy household, a well-designed workroom keeps you organized and inspired. Pottery Barn Workspaces is filled with ideas and advice for creating a casual, comfortable space that's perfectly suited to your personal working style. If you're refreshing your current workspace -- or even starting from scratch -- Pottery Barn Workspaces is filled with easily achievable ideas. Learn quick-change techniques and decorating tips for dualpurpose workrooms, such as kitchen and bedroom offices. Give your home office a fresh look and multiply your storage options by borrowing design ideas from other rooms. Discover how to create portable desks, how to tuck a workspace into a stairwell, and how to make an ordinary wall into a personalized pinboard. From high-tech professional home offices to cozy corners for bill-paying, each space in this book was chosen to provide you with a wealth of options for making your home office more comfortable, stylish, and useful. In homes across America, Pottery Barn's signature blend of comfort and style has made us a trusted source of design inspiration. In Pottery Barn Workspaces, we've gathered our favorite decorating secrets to help you create the perfect workspace for you and your family. This book is a collection of favorite solutions from our own homes, along with new ideas we couldn't wait to show you. In these pages you'll find well-designed workrooms and project spaces of all kinds, along with quick-reference color palettes and materials guides that make it easy to apply the decorating ideas to your own home. Book jacket....
The Inspired Workspace
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Author by : Marilyn Zelinsky
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2004
Publisher by : Rockport Publishers
ISBN :
Description : The Inspired Workspace takes readers behind closed doors into the creative soul of more than forty successful firms, offering a rare and intimate look at work environments that contribute to the bottom line. From Paris to New York to Beijing, from the home studio to the office cubical to corporate headquarters, this book shows readers how to set the stage for creativity. The Inspired Workspace is a must for architects, designers, managers, employees, business owners, CEOs, and the self-employed everywhere. It feature more than 200 full-color photographs illustrating unique approaches to work and creativity in both private and public workspaces. This elegant book is the book that provides the ins and outs for creating a truly inspired workspace....
Ask A Manager
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Author by : Alison Green
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2018-05-01
Publisher by : Ballantine Books
ISBN :
Description : From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as a workplace-advice columnist have taught her that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they simply don’t know what to say. Thankfully, Green does—and in this incredibly helpful book, she tackles the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You’ll learn what to say when • coworkers push their work on you—then take credit for it • you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email then hit “reply all” • you’re being micromanaged—or not being managed at all • you catch a colleague in a lie • your boss seems unhappy with your work • your cubemate’s loud speakerphone is making you homicidal • you got drunk at the holiday party Praise for Ask a Manager “A must-read for anyone who works . . . [Alison Green’s] advice boils down to the idea that you should be professional (even when others are not) and that communicating in a straightforward manner with candor and kindness will get you far, no matter where you work.”—Booklist (starred review) “The author’s friendly, warm, no-nonsense writing is a pleasure to read, and her advice can be widely applied to relationships in all areas of readers’ lives. Ideal for anyone new to the job market or new to management, or anyone hoping to improve their work experience.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I am a huge fan of Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column. This book is even better. It teaches us how to deal with many of the most vexing big and little problems in our workplaces—and to do so with grace, confidence, and a sense of humor.”—Robert Sutton, Stanford professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide “Ask a Manager is the ultimate playbook for navigating the traditional workforce in a diplomatic but firm way.”—Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together...
Young House Love
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Author by : Sherry Petersik
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2015-07-14
Publisher by : Artisan
ISBN :
Description : This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more....
Bookshelf Design
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Author by : Sundae Li
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2015
Publisher by : Sendpoints
ISBN :
Description : It is true that book always enjoys more attention than its faithful supporter-bookshelf. This book, however, is a tribute to this essential piece of furniture in our life, presenting creative bookshelf designs from around the globe which would provide fresh ideas for readers. An illustrated foldout was carefully made to introduce a brief historical development of bookshelf...
