Most of us spend a significant amount of time in our cubicle workspaces. However, these small and often plain areas can quickly become uninspiring. A dull office environment not only affects our mood but also impacts our productivity. The good news is that with some creativity and effort, you can transform your cubicle into a welcoming and inspiring space that reflects your personality and boosts your productivity. In this article, we will provide some tips on how to decorate a cubicle workspace effectively.
1. Choose a theme:
Start by choosing a theme that resonates with you or aligns with your job role. It could be something as simple as colors or patterns you find inspiring or a concept that reflects your hobbies or interests.
2. Personalize with photos and artwork:
Bring in personal touches by displaying photos of loved ones, friends, or even scenic landscapes that motivate you. Hang inspiring artwork or quotes to create an ambiance that fuels creativity.
3. Utilize desk organizers:
A cluttered workspace leads to distractions and decreased productivity. Opt for attractive desk organizers to keep essentials such as pens, staplers, and notepads neatly arranged while adding visual appeal.
4. Incorporate plants:
Introducing plants into your cubicle can improve air quality, reduce stress levels, and boost mood and focus. Choose low-maintenance options like succulents or small potted plants that won’t require much attention.
5. Add lighting:
Cubicles often suffer from inadequate lighting, which can strain the eyes and dampen productivity. Supplement the office lighting by incorporating task lamps or string lights to create a warm ambiance while providing enough light for optimal working conditions.
6. Use colorful stationery:
Inject pops of color into your workspace by opting for vibrant stationery items like pens, notebooks, sticky notes, etc., which not only add visual interest but also make work more enjoyable.
7. Hang a bulletin board or whiteboard:
Having a bulletin board or whiteboard in your cubicle serves as a great visual aid for reminders, to-do lists, and team goals. It also encourages organization and keeps important information within reach.
8. Incorporate comfortable seating:
If your workspace allows, invest in a comfortable chair or cushion that supports good posture and prevents discomfort during long hours of sitting. A cozy seating arrangement can significantly improve your productivity.
9. Invest in noise-cancelling headphones:
To create an optimal working environment within the bustling office space, consider investing in noise-cancelling headphones. These will help drown out distractions and allow you to focus on your tasks better.
10. Embrace unconventional storage solutions:
Cubicles often lack sufficient storage space for personal items. Opt for creative storage solutions like wall-mounted shelves, hanging baskets, or file organizers to maximize storage while keeping clutter at bay.
By implementing these decorating ideas, you can transform your cubicle workspace from drab to fab while improving both productivity and overall satisfaction at work. Ultimately, a well-decorated workspace that reflects your personality will enhance your motivation and help you thrive in your professional endeavors.
Cube Chic
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Author by : Kelly Moore
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2006
Publisher by : Quirk Books
ISBN :
Description : This style book features cubical designs for every taste, from Tiki to Zen, and features full-color photography and helpful decorating tips....
Your Creative Work Space
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Author by : Desha Peacock
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2021-08-17
Publisher by : Skyhorse
ISBN :
Description : Design the ideal home office to fit your space, your personality, your work, and your dreams! 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 Cubicle Next Door
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Author by : Siri L. Mitchell
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2006
Publisher by :
ISBN :
Description : Jackie, a computer administrator, must divide up her cubicle and share space with the new guy. This tale of limited work space, hidden identity, and cyber confessions is for anyone who has longed to find life beyond cubicle walls....
Discipled Leader
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Author by : Preston Poore
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2021-07-20
Publisher by : Kregel Publications
ISBN :
Description : "A must-read for every leader." —Dan T. Cathy, Chairman and CEO at Chick-fil-A, Inc. Preston Poore has spent decades in corporate America. Despite all the excellent advice he was given for growing in leadership, there was something missing: a way to bring his Christian beliefs to bear in his professional life, not just his personal life. So Preston sought his own answer to how his faith could impact his management of hundreds of employees. What he discovered was this: the first step wasn't adjusting his leadership style. Instead, he needed to let God change him before he could effect real change in his workplace. And in order to model discipleship to his team, he needed to first be discipled by the Spirit. Here, in the day-to-day practice of being a disciple of Jesus Christ, Poore found where his faith and exceptional leadership intersect. Through personal stories, biblical principles, and hands-on workplace guidance, Poore offers readers a unique look at this seldom-discussed connection. He challenges struggling leaders to engage in the hard work of daily discipleship. And he charges experienced leaders to return to the fundamentals of their faith, encouraging them to disciple other Christians with leadership potential. For anyone wrestling with how to bring faith to the workplace, whether it be a cubicle or a boardroom, Discipled Leader reveals that leadership doesn't begin behind the desk--it begins in the soul....
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...
Style And The Successful Girl
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Author by : Gretta Monahan
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2013-10-01
Publisher by : Penguin
ISBN :
Description : Foreword by Rachael Ray Dress for success: A renowned television beauty and fashion guru provides women with a head-to-toe makeover for projecting—and attracting—success at every turn. Transform your style, transform your life: Gretta Monahan is Rachael Ray’s on-air resident style, beauty, and fashion consultant, with a host of celebrity clients who rely on her expertise to stay on the A-list. However, Gretta’s style principals aren’t just for celebrities—anyone can learn how to dress for success in their work or personal life. Making Gretta’s winning approach available to all, Style and the Successful Girl is both a style guide and a full-color fashion book, packed with stories, sidebars, and photos to help every reader discover and create her own style visions. From choosing the right undergarment to accessories and work attire, Gretta demonstrates not only how to fashion a wardrobe but also how to use your clothes to communicate confidence and style....
Advanced Style
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Author by : Ari Seth Cohen
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2012-10-30
Publisher by : powerHouse Books
ISBN :
Description : Advanced Style is Ari Seth Cohen’s blog-based ode to the confidence, beauty, and fashion that can only be achieved through the experience of a life lived glamorously. It is a collection of street fashion unlike any seen before—focused on the over-60 set in the world’s most stylish locales. The (mostly) ladies of Advanced Style are enjoying their later years with grace and panache, marching to the beat of their own drummer. These timeless images and words of wisdom provide fashion inspiration for all ages and prove that age is nothing but a state of mind. Ari Seth Cohen started his blog inspired by his own grandmother’s unique personal style and his lifelong interest in the put-together fashion of vibrant seniors. Each of his subjects sparkles like a diamond after long years spent refining and perfecting their individual look and approach to life. The Advanced Style book will showcase, in luscious full-color, the best of the blog, but will also act as a true guidebook with all-new material featuring wardrobes, interviews, stories, and advice from a cadre of his most chic subjects, along with a large selection of never-before-seen photography—fresh off of sidewalk catwalks around the world!...
