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Fashion for the Office  |
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Fashion isn’t limited to the clothes you wear or the handbags you carry. Your signature style is everywhere – even your iPod case. So, don’t be shy about giving your cubicle a few finishing touches. After all, if you have to spend eight hours in the same spot, it should be one that you want to be in.
While you may not have four walls, that doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of what you’ve got. Cover up open spaces with medium-sized  posters from www.art.com. Or, get creative with scrapbook kits. Use the borders and frames to decorate your walls and fill in the blanks with photos of family and friends. You could also arrange your photos in a decorated corkboard like this one from Gold Violin (www.goldviolin.com).
Now, on to the main attraction: your desk. Odds are that unless it’s buried in paper, you have enough counter space to get away with a few decorative objects. Items to consider:
If you really want to feel at home, drape a throw blanket on the back of your chair for those days when the air conditioning is too much to handle. Place a small rug underneath your desk and position a green potted plant, whether real or artificial, in an area that’s within eyesight.
Take note of the work spaces throughout the office, especially of the managerial staff, and follow their lead in terms of decorating your cubicle. In most cases, you’ll find that rather than cluttering their desks with knick knacks, they have just a few personal items displayed. That’s because too many mementoes and toys are a distraction, and rather than inspiring your productivity, they hinder it.
Obviously, if your office is more relaxed than most (i.e. casual clothes aren’t just for Fridays) you’ll have more leeway in creating the office space that suits you. Otherwise, you’ll have to take it easy on the decorative accents and avoid any humorous décor that might be considered offensive. Instead, stick to items that are G-Rated: flowers, plants, photos, calendars, ect. If you’re not sure about something, ask yourself: Would I want a client to see this? If the answer is no, then leave it out.
If you already have a few things at your cubicle, but are getting tried of them, don’t drag them home just yet. Try re-arranging the placements of your photo frames and other trinkets. Just like moving furniture, rotating your accessories can give you a new perspective on your work space.
Even if you don’t go all out in decorating your cubicle or office, surrounding yourself with the things you like can make a positive difference in your work day.
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