Feeling like your home office could use a refresh, but you don’t have the budget for a revamp? There are smaller things you could do to liven up your ‘work from home office’ that won’t cost an arm and a leg. Before you jump into another year of productivity, you deserve a fresh space! Here are some ideas to help get you going.
Start small with stationery
Purchasing a few new stationery items is a great way to start refreshing your office space. Change up your stationery pot, pens, sticky notes, highlighters, notebooks, and grab a new calendar. These small items can add a pop of personality to your desk. Look at Typo and PNA for affordable bits and bobs to add to your stationery collection.
Grab a new desk lamp
Whether you’re a night owl who prefers to get work done in the evenings, or you’re just preparing for the darker rainy days, a new lamp is a great way to liven up your desk, and it’s functional. Decor trends for the year predict that mushroom lamps and battery-powered lamps will take the lead this year.
You don’t have to splurge on top-of-the-line lighting, retailers such as Pep Home and Mr Price Home keep abreast with design trends, stocking an array of colourful lamps for a steal!
Make it yourself
Why not tap into your creative streak and make some of your own office decor? DIY ornaments made with air dry clay are trending at the moment, and there are thousands of tutorial videos on TikTok that show you how to make ornaments such as pen pots, incense holders, picture frames and more. These handmade gems will add a touch of character to your space without the expense.
Adopt a plant baby
Indoor plants that require low maintenance and are easy to care for, such as succulents, are a great way to add more colour and liveliness into your space. Not only do some plants improve air quality, but they look stunning. Pop a pot plant on a shelf or on your desk, and remember to care for it!
Hit the thrift store
Explore thrift stores or online marketplaces for budget-friendly office furniture and accessories. You might stumble upon unique finds like a vintage desk, a stylish lamp, or ergonomic chairs at a fraction of the cost. If you’re looking for a place to start, check out Facebook Marketplace, or hit the thrift stores in your area. There are also multiple pre-loved sellers on Instagram, such as Curated Chaos Thrift that sell an array of secondhand gems.
Do a digital makeover
In a world where digital is taking over, it won’t hurt to give your devices a refresh. You could opt for free or affordable digital tools to enhance your workspace. Productivity tools such as Notion can help you digitise your workspace, providing a platform to keep and organise all of your tasks, etc.
If you’re looking for a simpler digital revamp, change up your wallpaper and reorganise your desktop – a digital declutter can help you free up space on your device and prepare you for a new year of work.
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