5 ways to refresh your home office

When we spend much of our lives in an unchanging workplace, it can be easy to fall into a rut. If you happen to work with customers, you get plenty of change and stimulation from the foot traffic alone, but what if you work in an office, or even work at home? Even if your workspace isn’t boring, it’s still possible to become bored by the same environment every day. There are plenty of ways to switch up your home office that will spark creativity and bring a change of pace to your routine – here are some of our favorite products for switching things up in your space.

XL Green Chalkboard Vinyl Adhes Paper Poster

Sometimes when you make a change to your space, you want to keep your options open. Mounting a full chalkboard is work, and requires that you commit to the placement. This adhesive vinyl chalkboard finish poster is lightweight, and pleasantly portable, so if you find that it gets too little light in the afternoons, or would look better nearer the door, you can easily move it.

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Chalktastic Liquid Chalk Markers 18-Pack

Dry erase boards are nice, but nothing quite beats the style and nostalgia of a chalkboard in your workspace, and naturally, you need chalk to write on them. These chalk markers are much more user-friendly and with a more opaque finish than regular chalk, and they come in a variety of colors to boot. So whether you want to color code your to-do list or doodle while you brainstorm, you’ll have plenty of vibrant colors to pick from.

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Avocado & Spice Faux Leather A5 Journal

You can never have too many notebooks: they come in so many sizes and finishes that it’s truly possible to own one for every occasion. But this faux leather journal will put you in a professional mindset while offering space for all of your thoughts, lists, and sketches. Nothing says ‘refresh’ like a blank page – and you’ll find many in this notebook just calling your name.

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TechOrbits Standing Desk Converter - 37-inch Height Adjustable, MDF Wood, Sit-to-Stand Desk Risers for Dual Monitor Workstation - Home Office Accessories - Black

We’re all trying to get our steps in these days, and it can’t be debated that it’s easier to do that if you happen to be already standing. This standing desk converter allows you options when it comes to how you work, and is much more affordable than a regular standing desk while performing the same task.

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Xtreme Comforts Desk Chair Cushions

Of course, you can’t stand while you work all the time – once you’re all danced or jogged out from our previous suggestion, you’ll want to settle into your chair with a cup of afternoon tea. However, no office chair is perfect and after a couple hours of seated work, you may start to notice aches and pains. These cushions provide a helpful barrier between you and the chair, ensuring you remain comfortable and productive.

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And there we have it – five ingredients for a total home office refresh. When your home is also your home office, it’s very important to check in with yourself and make sure everything is working for you exactly how you want it to – and to realize it’s time for a change when it isn’t. Whether you breathe new life into a desk that just wasn’t working for you, jot down ideas in a fresh notebook, or find the perfect place to hang a chalkboard decal, adding a few new elements to your workspace is a surefire way to jumpstart creativity and find new ways to appreciate your space.