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31 Super Useful DIY Desk Decor Ideas to Follow

Anton Giuroiu by Anton Giuroiu
Updated on June 12, 2024

A colorful, positive ambiance can greatly influence one`s day, it can construct that strong feeling of belonging that makes one feel comfortable, at home. The right ambiance ought to be pursued in any endeavor yet at home and work the two are of paramount importance reason for which the following article follows super cute DIY desk decor ideas meant to help one in this regard.

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At work, we sadly rarely get to envision our desks from the ground up. The layout is already there, functional, comfortable yet often mundane, and visually unappealing; you will change that shortly through little, simple, inexpensive DIY projects that will claim the space and make it prettier, more practical, and infinitely more interesting. Cast a glance below.

1. shape a playful tassel garland 

SHAPE A PLAYFUL tassel garland

The right paper and a piece of string may beautify your desk decor rapidly, these can be changed often, they`re inexpensive and they easily integrate into any setting.

via penniesforafortune.com

2. create a photo display defined by elegance

create a photo display in your desk

The simplicity of this photo display is stunning, the black and white components bring forward each image and the arrow on the bottom has the functional weight role while they discreetly point toward the work surface, they`re there to inspire and motivate you without distracting you.

via Homey Oh My!

3. epic diy mason jar tissue holder

 3. EPIC DIY MASON JAR TISSUE HOLDER

Simple mason jars can become insanely graphic tissue holders and they can be personalized to a great extent to match your desk decor.

via landeeseelandeedo.com

4. swift simple framed to-do list 

 4. SWIFT SIMPLE FRAMED TO DO LIST 

The TO DO list is insanely useful and practical and in those rare days in which it is empty, one could transform it into a desk tray. Choose a pattern that you really love but don`t forget that you can change it anytime.

via twotwentyone.net

5. tailor a splendid mouse-pad

 5. TAILOR A SPLENDID MOUSE-PAD

A corkboard and the pattern of choice will form the mouse pad will beat its competitors in retail.

via thecraftedlife.com

6. create succulent bookends

 Create succulent bookends

Swift and rather simple bookend transformation that will keep your notes and add greenery in your décor within minutes.

via ispydiy.com

7. tailor diy marble magazine holders

 7. TAILOR DIY MARBLE MAGAZINE HOLDERS

Stacking up paperwork in the vertical plane in a cool container would certainly help certain offices. You can use cereal boxes and cool wrapping paper to achieve the result rapidly and inexpensively.

via ehow.com

8. claim your office with memories

 8. CLAIM YOUR OFFICE WITH MEMORIES

Simple setups require simple interventions. Here the photo display on the cork-board is very discreet, beautiful, and the two pieces of greenery are adding a slight contrast to complement the pastel color palette. Note how simple and positive is the trash can.

via grabsomeideas.tumblr.com

9. design your diy ombre calendar

 9. DESIGN YOUR DIY OMBRE CALENDAR

A really graphic option to check your calendar, something memorable and somehow personal, intimate.

via homemadebycarmona.com

10. use accents to define your space 

 10. USE ACCENTS TO DEFINE YOUR SPACE 

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11. craft inexpensive storage with wooden crates

 CRAFT INEXPENSIVE STORAGE WITH Wooden Crates

Paint the exterior in dark hues and leave the interior bare or color it differently for additional contrast. Here delicate patterns add further depth, shaping now a colorful, joyful workplace.

via joann.com

12. inspire with art typography 

12. INSPIRE WITH ART TYPOGRAPHY 

Typography inspired for decades, they are sculptural, iconic, and motivational designs that send a message through proper wording and expression alike.

via joann.com

13. transform your jar lids 

13. TRANSFORM YOUR JAR LIDS 

A couple of old toys glued on the jar lids could receive a cool copper, silver, or gold finish that would highlight the item as iconic, and timeless.

via curbly.com

14. create desk mason jar organizers

14. CREATE DESK MASON JAR ORGANIZERS

The right-size container can receive chalkboard paint to leave the realm of the ordinary and from there on, endless customization options await you.

via bhg

15. diy hanging pinboard

15. DIY HANGING PIN BOARD

Use cardboard and a texture of choice to create a super stunning pin board with little to no costs. One could change the pin board as often as he likes an can construct any shape thus making the craft ideal for the children's playroom.

via lifeannstyle.com

16. Modular DIY triangle organizer

16. MODULAR DIY TRIANGLE ORGANIZER

Simple cardboard can shape an extraordinary module, a triangle with variable depth that can be assembled on your desk to your liking. The new organizer can be emphasized with textiles or paper to ensure it fits in your desk decor.

via buzzfeed

17. colorful organizer in your drawer 

colorful drawer organizer for you desk

A DIY desk décor can have a mainly functional component in your setup whilst it beautifies the whole. Above a crafting drawer are colorful cardboard compartments that brilliantly contain your magical craft supplies.

via landeeseelandeedo.com

18. raise your monitor and increase storage

18. RAISE YOUR MONITOR AND INCREASE STORAGE

The monitor at the right height is highly recommended, the opportunity of raising up the display could offer you additional storage space and desk décor opportunities, take advantage.

via containerstore.com

19. use wooden boxes to store and beautify

wooden boxes shelving

Use wooden boxes on your desk to obtain a warm and cozy graphic component, this would be greatly emphasized by greenery.

via apairandasparediy.com

20. colorful clothespin notes on string

20. COLORFUL CLOTHESPIN NOTES ON STRING

Simple clothespins keeping your colorful notes can look mesmerizing on a piece of string. Color codes can help one`s organization pattern and beautify the whole.

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21. identity in simplicity and string lights 

IDENTITY IN SIMPLICITY AND String Lights

A stark white space ought to look impeccable, your desk décor can be populated by simple components, here in black and copper creating great contrast. Sensible typography touches and a warm string light further enhance this sensible atmosphere.

via Pinterest

22. adorable painted rocks as faux cacti 

22. ADORABLE PAINTED ROCKS AS FAUX CACTI 

It can be as simple as painting rocks into shades of green with white dots. Small white terracotta pots can put you rock garden onto your desk beautifully.

via saltandpeppermoms.blogspot.com

23. cereal boxes and duck tape 

23. CEREAL BOXES AND DUCK TAPE 

Cardboard boxes and colored tape can shape a small graphic organizational item within minutes with little to no costs. Feel free to experiment with cardboard and tape to match the needs of your desk décor.

via lovethispic.com

24. colorful tin can organizers

24. COLORFUL TIN CAN ORGANIZERS

Tin cans are all around, the metal cylinder can be used to shape various storage options and with the right pattern, colors, and textures these mundane items become something else entirely.

via HGTV

25. posh all copper desk accessories

all copper desk accessories

Copper and marble are simply an extraordinary match; in the composition above a delicate concrete tray also greatly contributes.

via instagram

26. decorate your desk with memories and contrast

26. DECORATE YOUR DESK WITH MEMORIES AND CONTRAST

Use positive joyful elements. A black-and-white contrast can be brought forward with golden accents and items of memory.

via homeyohmy.com

27. flowers and simplicity

27. FLOWERS AND SIMPLICITY

An impeccable stark white setting flooded by light may be redefined through a floral presence. It may be everything one needs.

via instagram

28. $80 inexpensive DIY farmhouse desk

28. $80 INEXPENSIVE DIY FARMHOUSE DESK

Wood, power tools and patience and the farmhouse desk diy project will be swift, rapid, and easy to realize.

via Chad Dickenson

29. complete your desk with an awesome planner

29. COMPLETE YOUR DESK WITH AN AWESOME PLANNER

An immense planner can make your job easier as it keeps the tasks in front of you graphically and functionally. Use this to your advantage.

via pbteen.com

30. boost color and texture 

30. BOOST COLOR AND TEXTURE 

Any container can receive color and texture rapidly, choose to emphasize your own desk décor and create a better work environment for your well-being.

via chasingfoxes.com

31. pin the little things, pin inspiration

31. PIN THE LITTLE THINGS, PIN INSPIRATION

A desk decor that you love will be yours thanks to the little things, the items that have meaning to you and are powerful enough to inspire, regardless of their nature.

via fengshuidana.com

Are you taking action towards personalizing your space, your desk décor? How does it look at the moment? We would love to hear from you in the comment section below.

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