| Cubicle furniture is a mainstay in many offices | | | | of the person occupying the cubicle. |
| because of their affordability, attractive designs, | | | | Decorations can be motivational tools. Many cubicle |
| configurability and ease of installation. They also come | | | | wall partitions allow hanging of items such as posters |
| in a variety of finishes and materials that will fit any | | | | or prints with inspirational images and messages, as |
| office. Accessories such as trays, shelves, and file | | | | well as accessories like clocks and bulletin boards. This |
| organizers also make office cubicles more efficient | | | | kind of decor is helpful in keeping one's focus on tasks |
| workspaces for employees. | | | | that need to be done. |
| Beyond efficiency, however, employees will want a | | | | Decorations can serve as conversation pieces. One |
| comfortable environment to make their stay in the | | | | can make visitors to their cubicle more comfortable by |
| office worthwhile. After all, they spend a significant | | | | having decor and accessories that can jump start or |
| number of hours - around 40 hours a week - working | | | | invite a conversation. These can be unique, humorous |
| in a cubicle. Therefore, it makes sense for them to | | | | or thought-provoking items such as an unusual travel |
| want to personalize their workspace. Below are | | | | memento, a Magic 8 Ball, a puzzle or even a candy jar. |
| several things to remember when decorating office | | | | Decorations should not be a distraction. Anything that |
| cubicles. | | | | takes attention from tasks for an unreasonable |
| Use only appropriate decorations. Some offices are | | | | amount of time does not belong in one's cubicle. There |
| conservative, while others are more open and flexible. | | | | are many desk toys and gadgets available in the |
| The kind of traffic that one's cubicle gets should also | | | | market that, while it looks good on a desk, may be too |
| be considered. For instance, if frequented by visitors or | | | | much of a distraction and hinder one's productivity. |
| clients, it would be better to decorate conservatively to | | | | Finally, decorations for office cubicles should not be |
| present a more professional image. | | | | offensive. One should take care not use anything that |
| Decorations can be an expression of the cubicle | | | | might be considered racist, gender-insensitive, critical of |
| owner's personality. Even while exercising restraint, | | | | other religions, misogynist or profane. If one is not sure, |
| there are plenty of decorating options that can reflect | | | | it better to err on the side of caution and to leave the |
| one's personality. Themed decor, plants and | | | | item at home. |
| photographs - all are indicative of the likes and dislikes | | | | |
