Love your workstation!

8 steps to decorating your workspace!

Are you one of those who spend more time at work as compared to your home? Those long hours at work can easily make one feel claustrophobic but you can make your boring, dull work life a little more interesting and homey by decorating your work space. Not only it brightens your mood but it actually helps in improving your work efficiency.

Let me share some tips that will help you create the perfect cubicle decorating space.

Keep in mind that this is a business space

The first rule of decorating your workstation is to keep in mind that this space belongs to your company and not to you. Before u go ahead with the decoration preps, you need to seek your employer’s permission and get an idea of what types of decorations are permitted.

Synchronize your decor in with the type of business you work for

You should always keep the nature of your work in mind before decorating your work station. The cubicle décor should complement the type of business you work for. For example, if you work for a company concerned with environmentally friendly alternative energy sources then it is probably a good idea to leave that lava lamp at home. 

Go for a theme

Themes are the best way to start your decoration with. It gives you a sense and direction of how you can decorate your space. An easy way to decorate a cubicle is to pick a theme. Themes can be simple such as a color theme or more complicated like turning your Cubicle into a Hawaiian Style hut. While the hut theme may work exceptionally well in a cubicle in a large travel agency it may not go so well in a thousand other businesses you can name. The theme you choose should complement your business nature.

Too much is not good!

While you want your cubicle to feel a little less sterile and a little more warm and friendly, you don’t want it to end up looking all stuffed and messy.

Try to take a look at your cubicle overall and decide on just a few areas that could use some improvement and what would be the best way to add a few simple colorful touches that would create a feeling of warmth and give a small amount of insight into your own personality.

Say yes to area rugs

Consider adding a small area rug to add a bit of texture and color to the cubicle’s floor. Adding area rugs can beautify a small space while making it look spacious and neat.

You can also add an area rug over that company carpeting. If you choose to do so make sure that the rug you choose compliments that carpet that is already in place.

Hang framed pictures and quotes to give substance to a blank wall

If your cubicle has a blank wall or a notice board, you always make that wall/ board the focal point of your office by creating a warm and interesting arrangement. This arrangement can include your diplomas, certificates, pictures of your family, and interesting/funny quotes. This will make the cubicle more inviting to you and will help give a personal face to any clients visiting your cubicle.

Don’t forget the plants!

One of the easiest ways to add warmth and charm to an office cubicle is by adding a plant or two. Plants provide a sense of calm and add a little bit of life to that dull office décor. Even if your cubicle lacks a window you can choose from plants that need less sunlight or go for an artificial plant.

Find ways to liven up your workstation

While you don’t want to add anything to your workstation that is going to slow down the efficiency of your work, you also don’t want your work station to look boring or humdrum especially after adding décor to the rest of your office so find those items that will add bits of color and texture to your workstation without interfering with work.

A colorful or whimsical mouse pad, your computer wall paper, or a colorful and interesting shaped holder for your pens and pencils will all help bring your cubicle décor together without interfering with your ability to get your work done. Again the colors of these small items should equal or be echoed in other office décor so that your office looks smart and professional as well as personalized.

If you deal with clients on a regular basis, do add a nice looking name plate where they can see it easily. Not only will this help to make your cubicle more attractive but it will help nervous clients remember your name thus saving them a lot of embarrassment.