54 Ways To Make Your Cubicle Suck Less
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It's ergonomically easier on the neck. Get one of these handy laptop lifters, or DIY with some books or reams of paper.
quietlikehorses.comtheflairexchange.com3. Instead of a boring blotter, use a cool carpet sample.
Bonus: They're usually cheap or free! See more at House Beautiful.
4. Give your bulletin board some campaign flair by adding some L brackets.
See how here.
6. Make your desktop background a work of art.
Or a motivating message, like this one.
7. Get a plant to add some color and life.
Succulents are a great choice because they don't need much care and they don't have pollen (which can irritate your office mates with allergies). See more cubicle-appropriate foliage here.
etsy.comGet one here.
(It's that tiny one in the cute giraffe planter.) Get one here.
Get it here.
11. Add googly eyes to all your office supplies.
12. Make a large-scale "mural" by splitting an image into printable-sized parts.
Easily split images with this tutorial.
pinterest.comFluorescent lighting never helped anyone. If your cubicle doesn't get a lot of sun, try getting a full-spectrum bulb that simulates natural light.
14. Or, string up some Christmas lights for a little extra glam.
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Probably a good idea to ask first.
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17. Make some DIY rice-and-beans-filled bookends from fabric scraps.
Eucalyptus leaves are also a great "plant" addition that adds green but doesn't require work. Plus, it smells great! Get the DIY tutorial here.
18. Or, make some super-easy DIY book ends by spray painting rocks gold.
See more from the geniuses at DesignLoveFest.
19. Tack up some inspirational quotes.
Get some cool font-spiration here.
21. Put your decor in cheap matching frames for an easy upgrade.
23. Use string to hold mini-photos in a cute display.
24. Spruce up your mousepad with some paint and tape.
Directions here.
Get the most colorful gear ever here. Or more rustic equipment here.
Get some here.
27. Or make hanging clips for your cubicle walls with this paper clip hack.
Full directions here.
28. Get a sweet mug to drink your free office coffee.
etsy.comAvailable here.
29. Or, get some pretty coasters to improve those basic office mugs.
Make some DIY gold-rimmed coasters with this tutorial.
30. Take your coffee game up a notch and BYO French press and beans.
32. Use a tray to keep everything organized.
33. Or this organizer that doesn't take up a lot of space.
Get one here.
amzn.toGet this cool file holder here.
35. Spray paint some recycled berry baskets for easy storage.
(Probably a good idea to ask your boss first/make sure the ceiling can support this crazy idea.)
38. On second thought, just make your existing chair more comfortable with a cool pillow.
Add a throw that you can use as warmth when your office is FREEZING.
39. Or, just use a cool sheepskin over the chair.
40. Use this easy coat hook to keep your things off your chair.
And by chair I mean floor. Get one here. If your walls are thin enough, you can also just hang a wooden coat hook if the hook part swivels.
These types of ergonomic footrests are perfect for anyone who gets antsy sitting down for too long. Get one here.
42. Use colorful fabric or wallpaper as a backdrop on your boring walls.
See more here.
43. Or add some gold confetti to the wall for a festive touch.
Simply cut out some circles from gold paper. Or follow this tutorial.
44. Add a mirror to make your tiny desk jail feel more spacious.
Plus, you'll be able to see if anyone is lurking in your doorway. See more here.
45. Upgrade your filing cabinets with patterned or colored contact paper.
See more here.
46. Use this genius method of paper organizing to keep your files in working order.
Making an "action" pile is the best way to stay on top of urgent items. See the full method here.
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48. Use a room divider to create some semblance of privacy.
It might not lock but it's a start.
49. Use an old tree branch and a vintage belt to make this minimalist display for notes and pens.
Get the instructions here.
50. Use this guide to feng shui your desk.
See how here.
brit.coEasily removable (for when you get upgraded to the corner office). Get them here.
52. Or, make your own key covers with washi tape.
Directions here.
53. Make these easy catchall wall pockets with corkboard and leather.
See how here.
54. Use your whiteboard to write motivational (and funny) messages.
See more here.
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