20 Office Decor Ideas for Work From Simple Desk Details to Colorful Walls
Looking for office decor ideas for work that go beyond a new pen cup? Think colorful prints, trailing plants or a pretty tray for the coffee corner.
These spaces include little cubicle updates plus full-room ideas if you have more room to decorate.
You can keep things simple or go all out with pink drawers and matching accessories. Start with your desk, then decide whether the walls need a little attention too.
Just check what changes your workplace allows before getting started.
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colorful prints and a bright rug
We’re starting off strong with this super cute gallery wall. I love the mix of colorful pictures and bold lettering above the white desk.
That multicolored rug gives you even more colors to work with.
If you want to try something similar, stick with matching black frames to bring your different prints together.
a trailing plant
If you are looking for something simple to add to your cubicle, this one is for you. The trailing green leaves look so pretty against the gray divider.
Choose a pot with a saucer like this cream one. Leave a little space beside it for your pens and sticky notes.
dark walls and long shelves
I am obsessed with this dark wall behind the desk. The pale brown shelves and white drawers look gorgeous against it, especially with all those green plants.
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You don’t have to fill every shelf. Try a leaning botanical print and a couple of baskets if you want to follow this look.
a simple taupe desk mat
Don’t want to go overboard with the decor? No problem!
Try a large taupe desk mat with a white keyboard and mouse. I love the little muted green cup beside it.
navy shelves and a rust chair
This shelving wall may just be one of my favorites here. There’s so much room for books, but the empty spaces are worth keeping too.
The rust-colored chair looks so pretty against the navy. Add a lamp with a wide pleated shade if you want a similar detail on your desk.
a gold-tone desk lamp
How pretty is this lamp? The curved arm and wide bell-shaped shade give it a little more character than a plain desk light.
I’d pair this gold-tone finish with a dark green notebook or a simple white pen holder.
pink drawers and a pegboard
Calling all pink fans, this corner has so many cute details to borrow. The pink chair, drawer units and pegboard look lovely with the white desk.
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My favorite part is the little cups hanging on the board. Try those for your pencils if you want to leave more of the desktop open.
black furniture and greenery
If you’re looking for an office setup that keeps the furniture colors simple, go with this black-and-brown combination. The collage pairs a black chair and bookcase with a brown desktop over black drawers.
Pick a leafy plant to bring in some green. You don’t need every plant in the collage to try the idea.
paired prints and tall baskets
I love this little desk area with its matching frames and pale blue-green rug. The tall baskets on either side are just as pretty.
Try a leaf print beside a landscape like the pair here. Keep their frames the same size for a similar arrangement.
a leafy corner by the glass
This is a lovely way to decorate a shared office without adding anything to the desks. The big split leaves and round gray planter stand beside the glass partition.
If you’re borrowing this idea, choose a spot that leaves the walkway and chair space clear.
a wall of framed achievements
Have certificates or team photos you’d like to display? This wall gives you plenty of inspiration.
The black frames vary in size, with larger certificates above rows of smaller photographs.
Lay out your arrangement before hanging anything. You could start with one larger frame and build around it.
a blue desk and green rug
Okay, this blue desk is gorgeous. I love it with the green rug and the dark brown shelving behind it.
The little orange lamp adds another fun color.
If a new desk isn’t on your list, try bringing that same blue into a desk tray instead.
an oversized noticeboard
Want your wall decor to have a practical side too? This large brown noticeboard holds calendars, clipboards and loose pages inside one black frame.
Try grouping your own notices by project or week. A few colored clips could help you keep the sections separate.
a little coffee station
How cute is this coffee setup? The cream mugs and gold-tone spoons look so pretty together on the raised brown tray.
Keep your own coffee corner together with a packet holder and lidded jars. Label any filled pump bottles so there’s no guessing what’s inside.
one large abstract picture
Don’t want a whole gallery wall? No problem there! This seating area has one large abstract artwork with blue, cream and brown patches.
Try a similar piece above your office lounge seating if you have a blank wall to fill. I’d let those blue shades guide any extra accessories.
armchairs and glowing lights
This is such a pretty little corner for a break from your desk. The two pale gray armchairs sit around a round table, with plants beside them and a trailing one above.
I especially love the open-frame pendant lights. A small side lamp is another detail you could borrow without changing the ceiling fixtures.
dark walls and city photographs
If you love darker office decor, this one is for you. The brown desk and green guest chair look lovely against the deep-colored walls.
The four black-and-white building photographs are my favorite part. Try a two-by-two arrangement with matching pale borders to follow the same idea.
wavy walls and pale furniture
I am obsessed with these wavy wall stripes. The pale green and cream pattern looks so pretty around the black-framed arched windows.
The desktop stays fairly simple with books and rounded vases. I’d keep that same approach if you’re choosing a large wall pattern.
fall leaves on a cubicle
Who says your cubicle can’t join in on fall decorating? The scattered red, orange and yellow leaves are adorable with the coffee-cup signs.
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Try a small arrangement on your divider if seasonal decorations are allowed. The bright orange trim along the top is a fun extra touch.
a clear organizer and pink stationery
Last but definitely not least, we have this pretty pink desk setup. I love how the clear organizer shows all the little accessories inside.
Keep your sticky notes in a front compartment and stand a notebook at the back. Gold-tone scissors and clips look so cute beside the pink pens.
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