5 Desk Office Decor Accessories to Inspire Your Workspace Design

Revitalize your office

If your office is feeling lackluster, remember this: sometimes little things have a big impact. Simple accessories like cushions, organizers or a well-placed plant can breathe new life into a workspace for a surprisingly modest cost. And between the ergonomic relief and improved ambiance they provide, you may feel more productive too.

So where to start? In this office decor accessories guide, we’ll explore the latest trends for sprucing up any office environment.

Choosing your office decor accessories

1. Desk organizers

The best office decor items combine good looks with practicality. The following accessories can help you declutter and streamline the workplace while still leaving room to express your personality.

Letter trays

When you have work documents that you’ll need for a future task, the usual instinct is to place them in a desk drawer. This is a mistake—papers that no one can see are more likely to be forgotten as other pressing tasks pile up. Eventually, they lead to clutter that requires even more time to organize.

Letter trays are an excellent option for organizing important paperwork while keeping it top of mind. Large enough to remain visible but small enough to set aside, letter trays make it easier to be ready for upcoming tasks.

Stackable desk organizers

Desk organizers come in many shapes and sizes, but stackable models help you create the structure that works for you. Anyone can quickly arrange them to house a variety of documents, along with folders, letters, books and tablets. In all cases, desk organizations create opportunities to build your own storage solution within a limited desk space.

Organizers often come in a range of materials. There’s no wrong option here, but mesh and clear plastics can make it easier to check the contents at a glance.

2. Ergonomic supports

Ergonomic support doesn’t just apply to furniture—it can also include specialized office accessories that are minimal yet effective.

Cushions

While buying an entire desk chair is still the most comprehensive way to support your back, starting small with a cushion has benefits too. Additional seat cushions help redirect pressure on your pelvis that can negatively impact your entire body.

By the same token, a well-placed lumbar pillow can relieve back pain and improve posture. If you can’t get an adjustable chair right now, these may provide a quick fix.

Footrest

Ergonomics applies to your entire body, not just your hands and back. You shouldn’t overlook your feet—when they aren’t firmly pressed onto the ground as you work, pressure can build in your legs and cause pain throughout the lower body. A comfortable footrest can put a stop to that. They come in a variety of models, including foam, wood and plastic.

3. Lighting

Desk lamps have always been an easy way to improve a workspace, but several factors can play into a final decision. Summarizing all these factors could be an article in itself, but a good place to start is choosing a primary lighting types:

• Task lighting maximizes visibility within a specific work area. Desk lamps are a common example. Any model that helps alleviate eye strain is good, so choose a model that works with your decor and available space.

• Ambient lighting illuminates the entire office space and usually falls outside the scope of decor accessories. However, the current level of ambient light in the workplace can influence your choices in the other two categories.

• Accent lighting emphasizes specific objects on a desk or workstation. Accent lights typically highlight points of interest like artwork, but can also focus attention on personal or shared bulletin boards.
  

4. Plants

Plants do far more than improve how the workplace looks—they demonstrably improve attention, task performance, and even blood pressure. When positioned correctly, they’re also surprisingly effective at blocking ambient noise to limit distractions and improve focus even further. The downside is you’ll need to make time to maintain the plant’s health since brown and rotting leaves won’t have these positive effects.

• Choose between desktop and floor plants: Any plant over 2 feet is best placed in seating areas or lobbies where more people can enjoy them. Smaller plants can act as desk office decor or window dressing for your viewing pleasure.

• Consider the plant’s surroundings: Plants need space and sunlight to grow, but should also be positioned where they will be safe from foot traffic.

• Pay attention to airflow and temperature: Just like people, plants thrive when they have enough room to breathe—or more specifically, let air circulate. You should also be aware of changes in temperature, humidity and other factors that influence plant health. For example, will your office turn off heating and air conditioning systems during major holidays?
  

5. Personal items

Office decor accessories can improve any workplace if employers remember one rule: employees need a say.

The research is clear—when people can personalize their desks with items that reflect personal interests and passions, their productivity and efficiency grow by 30%. Offices where employers choose the accessories still increase, but at half the value.

It doesn’t matter whether employees have ergonomic cushions, motivational posters or even a beloved childhood toy. The ability to control their own space is what provides the greatest value.

Decorating? Walmart Business can help.

You shouldn’t have to buy your office accessories from multiple vendors—just visit Walmart Business. Whether you’re looking for desk organizers or tasteful office lighting, our accessories and decorations will keep your office fresh and vibrant. Already a Walmart Business member? Upgrade your account to Walmart Business+, and you can save over $500 per year and enjoy exclusive Rewards.¹ With features like free shipping on orders of any size² and free delivery from the store on orders of $35 or more,³ Walmart Business+ can help you create the perfect workspace.

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²Excludes most Marketplace items, freight and certain location surcharges.

³Restrictions apply. Additional fee applies for Express delivery.