Décor Ideas for Office Organization

Your office chair is definitely an item that should favor function over style. If you don’t have a comfortable chair with good support and movement, you won’t be able to work efficiently or for extended periods if you need to. An uncomfortable chair can also cause serious back and neck pain.

Lighting is another important part of your work environment. Overhead lights can be harsh or create a glare in your area. A small lamp adds warmth while illuminating your desk with inviting light. Good lighting also prevents eyestrain, which will tire you out faster and reduce your productivity.

Consider how you’ll use your workspace and make sure you have enough storage to suit your needs. If you like to read, line a wall with bookshelves. If you have a lot of paperwork to store, invest in a large filing cabinet or a series of matching file boxes.

Even if you already have an organization system for your desk, there are ways to make it more welcoming.

• Try to keep a section of the main desk surface free and open at all times. That way, even if you have files or shelves on your desk, you’ll always have a clean, uncluttered spot to sit down and work.
• Practice cord management. Tack unsightly cords up under the desk or hide them under a small rug to prevent tripping or getting your chair caught up. If you have a file system or mailboxes on your desk you can hide cords under or behind these items.
• Add some personalization to your organization tools. Use memorable photos of your family members to decorate mailboxes and use folders, shelves and containers in colors that will energize and inspire you instead of the usual blacks, browns, and manila.
• If you need some extra help decluttering your desktop, check out our article Call Your Desk to Order for some useful cleaning tips.

Having items around your desk that make you feel happy, encouraged and motivated will make your tasks more manageable and keep you moving forward toward your goals.

• Evaluate the artwork in your home office or work area. If you don’t feel it’s supporting a positive attitude, remove it and replace it with artwork or images that inspire and make you feel good. You can even turn to ordinary items like books and trinkets for artful impact—group them together by size or color on a bookshelf or table.
• Place a small leafy green plant on your desk and keep it well maintained and healthy. This brings natural beauty and life balance into your workspace.
• You don’t want to add more clutter to your desk, but a few fun knick-knacks, like a framed postcard or award certificate, will remind you of a memorable vacation or special achievement and put a smile on your face.Tucking other personal items like photos and souvenirs add a storied, personal quality to your space. Plus, glancing over at these treasures has a positive emotional effect, fueling productivity.
• Calming elements like a scented candle, stress ball or fresh flowers can help ease mental strain.
• If you use your study or workspace for crafts or scrapbooking, try making your office organization decorative too. Use containers, bins and holders that allow you to see what’s inside so you can easily access what you need. You can also decorate your boxes and bins with items you use for your hobby. Seeing your colorful ribbons and pretty accents all organized and ready to use will help inspire you to be creative.

Being productive should always be a positive experience. With these simple office organization tips, your workspace can be a welcoming and inspiring place to be.