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Most of us spend a great amount of the day at work, sitting on a chair and staring at the laptop in a room with not enough “life” in it.
The monotonic atmosphere breaks our productivity and even makes us nervous.
In an environment of that type it is hard to focus on working.
So, the question is, what can we done with our cubicle to improve its design and in meantime improve the working atmosphere.
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The design of the work-space belongs to the group of more complex and challenging design processes.
Work-space is widely perceived as a nook that with its design should stimulate greater productivity and efficiency in their daily work.
Here great role is played by the personal profession. Some professions require a full concentration, without any visual element that can distract.
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If your office space is small and accumulated remove the things that you don’t use frequently in order to release space and thus make more space for your working table. In small offices generally remains little room for choice of editing.
If you have a small space it does not mean that you cannot redesign your office. Improvise and use your creativity to make your cubicle a pleasant place to work, a place where the hours will pass with and ease.
Cubicle décor ideas
Here, we present to you some cubicle decorating ideas that will make your workspace a fun and comfortable place.
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Elevate your laptop to eye level
If you are one of those people that work on a computer, at the end of the day you certainly go home with a pain in the neck. All you need to do is change the position of the laptop. The screen should always be on a same level with the eyes. You can lift your laptop by buying a “laptop lifter”, or you can create one by yourself by placing a few magazines or books underneath the laptop.
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Improving the light in the cubicle
Good lighting at work reduces eye pressure, headaches and fatigue. How much light is needed depends on the amount of natural lighting that the area has and the type of work. If your office does not have enough natural light, artificial light becomes doubly important, because you have to use even during the day time.
So, consider incorporating additional sources of light in order to add the right ambient lighting, for example some modern and stylish lamp.
Your ambient light should illuminate the entire room in a balanced way without creating alternating shadows. With a variety of modern lamps offered, you can select a table lamp that offers focused lighting. All tasks do not require the same intensity of light, so this function helps in several ways.
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Since most of us spend a lot of time reading in the office, simple table lamp can reduce the strain on the eyes and create a clam and relaxing atmosphere. You can also consider adding funny string lights or a lamp that will change the color of the light it provides.
Storage can be an issue if you have a small working space, because you will always end up with not enough space on your desk for all your items. In this situation, you can use a simple cardboard box and paint it in some bright colors, or create a pattern of your own.
You can even spray it with gold color and give it a more luxurious look. A good idea is to use such boxes of different sizes and painted in different colors.
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You can use one of them as an organizer for keeping pens and pencils, another one as a little-catch-all for keeping your “must-haves” in the office as the keys, lipstick and so on. It will definitely look stylish and will organize you in the same time. If you are not fan of boxes, another option for you is to use some stylish tray where you will store some of your important stuff.
Place a cool carpet sample under your keyboard to create a fun and eye-catching table. Choose a rug with some interesting design and bring a dose of warmth and homey feel in the workspace.
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Candles: If you want to decorate your cubicle, give it a note of elegance, romance and refinement, or simply if you want to make changes, use candles. Decorate your cubicle with several candles, which will add a nice feeling of calmness that in this life filled with stress is very desirable. Choose your favorite scent and relax yourself. But be careful, because many offices don’t allow the usage of flammable materials.
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Use a fancy / fun calendar! Another good idea for cubicle décor is to use a calendar. Whether you want to have organized life or not calendars are really need part everywhere, and we can see them in very different versions. Go online and find your favorite one, print it and place it on your desk. Though maybe make sure you’ve got printer ink stocked up before starting any printing jobs.
You can also leave a little blank space on the back side of each page of the calendar where you will place your sticky notes, instead of creating a mess by placing them everywhere on the desk.
If you are not one of those that use sticky notes, you can incorporate a small chalkboard or dry and erase board where you can write all important thoughts you have.
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Plants: Growing plants in your office is proven to contribute to additional health benefits, more fresh air because it increases humidity, absorb carbon dioxide and simultaneously it makes a beautiful cubicle décor idea. Fresh flowers are really welcomed in any space.
They will not only decorate it but will also bring a nice smell. You can even use some modern, sophisticated vase to contribute to the overall design. However, we cannot always find enough time to take care for the plants, because of that the choice should be restricted to plants that require minimal attention.
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You should use classic interior plants that can survive in the dark and dry rooms, dusty rooms and do not require constant watering. For a better look they can be set in modern planters.
You can use aloe-vera as one of the best air purifiers. Greenery beautifies the space, reduces stress, increases enthusiasm for work and purify the air, and many studies have shown that labor productivity is increased by 40% and creativity by 50%.
Throw pillows: Maybe your office chairs are comfortable and soft, but hard chairs are much more effective for the lumbar spine. The rear part of the body needs something to hold and relies on. The health of the spine is crucial for everyone. To support your back you can use anatomical pillow. By a pillow with some interesting patterns and designs and bring fun in your monotonic workspace.
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Hang framed art: Choose images with spring and cheerful motifs and place them on your desktop wallpaper, or hang pictures on the wall of your office. Decorate them with interesting pictures and funny thoughts that will raise a smile on your face.
One of the best desk decorating ideas is buying interesting new frames for old photos or insert a new picture of your loved ones, or you can even pin them on the cork board. Another idea, if you have enough space, is to put a shelf. You can place on it part of your books, your photos, important documents and free a little bit of space on your desk.
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Incorporate colorful accessories: A wonderful idea for office cubicle décor is to incorporate colorful accessories. Decorative items are an opportunity to play with bursts of color in the cubicle.
The space without liveliness can be refreshed by setting accessories in bright, contrasting colors. Change them according to season, by choosing different colors: cold colors for the warmer months and vice-versa.
Bring in a chair with personality: The chair that you use in your office should provide a maximal comfortability. Since it is the largest visual element in a small cubicle, you should surely play with its design. Choose your favorite color, or include some interesting pattern that will bring life in the small room.
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Bookends: Maybe the books are a part of your working environment, or you use them to free your mind during the break time, or are just used as cubicle decorations. No matter what’s the reason for their existence in your office, you can use some interesting colored bookends that will keep them up-right but in meantime will decorate your office.
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Contact paper: If you don’t like the color of your desk, a good solution is to use contact paper. Choose your favorite color and cover the desk, the boxes or anything else that you can and want. In this situation, you can also use a washi tape.
It comes in different colors and patterns. You can cover your keyboard with it, your bookends and even parts of your desk. You will surely create a visually appealing, one of a kind cubicle.
And last but not least of our cubicle decoration ideas, bring your favorite cup and create a homily atmosphere!
Conclusion
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Your cubicle doesn’t need to be only the place where you go and spent the hardest part of your day. Having an office that is welcoming and provides a cozy feeling, but in same time is stylish and modern is very important.
You will surely be more productive and relaxed, the hours will fly faster and you will feel like you are at home.
Use your imagination or incorporate some of the cubicle and office desk decorating ideas we provided. Remember, it’s a cubicle, not a cage!