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Spice up the office breakroom with these items

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An office breakroom is more than a place for employees to grab a cup of coffee. The best breakrooms offer a little bit of an oasis from the office stress, so that employees can take some time for themselves, enjoy food or drink, and then go back to work in a more productive and energized way. If a business sets up the breakroom right, it can lead to better employee satisfaction and productivity.

To truly give employees a break, consider making your breakroom more cozy and like home. These products can easily up the decor a touch to bring that homey feel, and at the same time they have the functionality to protect the floors and tables from spills. A couple of storage containers can help too, so we added some of those to the list as well. With these items, the breakroom can be a better place to eat a snack and then feel invigorated to get back to work.

This bread box not only brightens up the break room, but it can keep the office pastries tasting extra perfect. This bread box features a unique design to allow enough airflow to keep bread fresh longer. It’s small and durable, which is optimal for any break room at a work place.
$24 from Amazon

For business that want to reinforce good nutrition to employees, this portion control container kit can help people store away their leftovers with an eye to a balanced meal. The containers are color coded and labeled to help people remember that fruits and vegetables are the most important part of their lunch.
$14 from Amazon $38 from Walmart

A little bit of decoration will make a breakroom more beautiful and help employees feel more like they are at home. This set of comfy and beautiful kitchen mats can also protect the floor and protect the area from spills that cause slips. And of course the spice design is perfect for lunch breaks.
$28 from Amazon

A little table decoration can go a long way toward making an office breakroom feel more comfortable for employees. This seasonal choice is perfect because it gives a nod to spring. This durable runner can be purchased in a variety of sizes to match the tables that are found in the breakroom.
$16 from Amazon

This beverage cart is a great addition to a breakroom because it adds functionality and style. This cart can be used for a variety of storage needs. Plus, it can travel, allowing you to set up a coffee cart to deliver a few goodies to employees at their work stations.
$146 from Amazon

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In some business places, there aren’t many opportunities for employees to feel appreciated by their employers. But the breakroom is a place that is dedicated to the people who work hard for you every day. Giving it a little bit of attention can dramatically change the mood of the room and uplift the morale throughout the building.

These items are low-cost but high reward. Just a few decorations — that also serve a purpose in creating a clean and safe environment — can help transform the breakroom into a place where everyone will want to eat their lunches. It will allow workers to feel more supported and appreciated, and they will in turn be more ready to face the rest of their work day.

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