No matter how much you like your job, sitting at a desk all day isn't always fun. However, it's a lot nicer when you're able to personalize your space!
Instead of spending a ton of money on fancy desk accessories, make some of these awesome DIYs! You might even find yourself looking forward to going to work.
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1. Minimal wood desk organizer (h/t Curbly)
A tidy desk means a peaceful mind, so keep your desk free of clutter with this awesome minimal wood desk organizer. If you don't like the neutral look, you could paint yours or even cover it with fabric!
A tidy desk means a peaceful mind, so keep your desk free of clutter with this awesome minimal wood desk organizer. If you don't like the neutral look, you could paint yours or even cover it with fabric!
2. Magnetic desk set (h/t Earnest Home Co.)
Are you constantly hunting around for paperclips, tacks, and other tiny metal objects on your desk? This adorable magnetic desk set is the perfect way to make sure they always stay in one place!
Are you constantly hunting around for paperclips, tacks, and other tiny metal objects on your desk? This adorable magnetic desk set is the perfect way to make sure they always stay in one place!
3. Fun file folders (h/t A Kailo Chic Life)
Almost nobody likes filing, but it's a lot more fun when you have cute, colorful file folders like these ones. Head over to the tutorial to get the template used for the folders below, or get creative and make your own!
Almost nobody likes filing, but it's a lot more fun when you have cute, colorful file folders like these ones. Head over to the tutorial to get the template used for the folders below, or get creative and make your own!
4. Desktop dry erase board (h/t Sugar and Cloth)
You'll never lose your to-do list again if you get in the habit of using this pretty desktop dry erase board! You don't need anything fancy to make this — just a photo frame and some white paper.
You'll never lose your to-do list again if you get in the habit of using this pretty desktop dry erase board! You don't need anything fancy to make this — just a photo frame and some white paper.
5. Minimalist paper holder (h/t Burkatron)
This wooden paper holder is so easy to make, and it's the perfect place to keep bills and other important papers until you get around to dealing with them! I think it would look even better with a bit of gold paint on it.
This wooden paper holder is so easy to make, and it's the perfect place to keep bills and other important papers until you get around to dealing with them! I think it would look even better with a bit of gold paint on it.
6. Geometric thumb tacks (h/t Stuff Steph Does)
Stop using ugly dollar store thumb tacks and start using these pretty geometric ones instead! Everyone in your office will want to know where you got them — they won't believe you made them yourself.
Stop using ugly dollar store thumb tacks and start using these pretty geometric ones instead! Everyone in your office will want to know where you got them — they won't believe you made them yourself.
7. Wood block calendar (h/t Little House of Four)
Believe it or not, you can make the following wood block calendar from Dollar Tree blocks. This decor item is stylish and chic. Plus, you'll never forget the date again!
Believe it or not, you can make the following wood block calendar from Dollar Tree blocks. This decor item is stylish and chic. Plus, you'll never forget the date again!
8. Floral mouse pad (h/t The Crafted Life)
How pretty is this floral mouse pad? You can use whatever fabric you like... I personally love the floral print the blogger used here, but you could make yours striped, polka-dotted, or anything else!
How pretty is this floral mouse pad? You can use whatever fabric you like... I personally love the floral print the blogger used here, but you could make yours striped, polka-dotted, or anything else!
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