# Help pimping out my office. **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [September 10, 2008, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-pimping-out-my-office/462954 "2008-09-10T15:56:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Atomicflea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/58956e/32.png) [@Atomicflea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomicflea)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2008, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-pimping-out-my-office/462954/1 "2008-09-10T15:56:56Z")
I have an office in what once was the nursery kitchen of an old hospital. The walls are cream-colored and tiled, and I have one window with blinds. Big black metal desk with pressboard top, old black Dell GX260 and lots of wall space. I don’t want to paint because it would be a pain to move my giant filing cabinets, but I really want to jazz it up around here with some accessories. Any advice? I am fashion-forward so I don’t want the classic red stapler stuff. I used to have a stapler that looked like T-Rex, and I cried when I lost it. I want a new gel mousepad and wrist rest, but sick of black and blue. I’m looking for original office supplies. Anyone know where to go? I don’t mind spending but not too much. ---
**Author:** ![TroubleAgain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e480ec/32.png) [@TroubleAgain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroubleAgain)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2008, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-pimping-out-my-office/462954/2 "2008-09-10T16:17:46Z")
> [@Atomicflea](#): > > I have an office in what once was the nursery kitchen of an old hospital. The walls are cream-colored and tiled, and I have one window with blinds. Big black metal desk with pressboard top, old black Dell GX260 and lots of wall space. I don’t want to paint because it would be a pain to move my giant filing cabinets, but I really want to jazz it up around here with some accessories. Any advice? > > I am fashion-forward so I don’t want the classic red stapler stuff. I used to have a stapler that looked like T-Rex, and I cried when I lost it. I want a new gel mousepad and wrist rest, but sick of black and blue. I’m looking for original office supplies. Anyone know where to go? I don’t mind spending but not too much. Well, my office is on the girly side, but here are some pics: [Seven pictures start here.](http://www.flickr.com/photos/troubleagain/2796088331/in/set-72157605849341826/) It’s not the office supplies that give an office character, IMHO. I used wire-mesh desk accessories, fabric covered bins from Target, pictures that I took, other artwork, plants, etc., to give my office a cozy, personal look. ---
**Author:** ![Atomicflea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/58956e/32.png) [@Atomicflea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomicflea)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2008, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-pimping-out-my-office/462954/3 "2008-09-10T18:00:04Z")
> [@TroubleAgain](#): > > It’s not the office supplies that give an office character, IMHO. I used wire-mesh desk accessories, fabric covered bins from Target, pictures that I took, other artwork, plants, etc., to give my office a cozy, personal look. I kill plants, so that’s out. I do have a silk floral arrangement in a crystal vase. I think I may benefit from shelves and bins and such because I have a LOT of paperwork that I need to sort. Maybe I won’t paint but I’ll put a wall border up? Do they make those removeable? ---
**Author:** ![TroubleAgain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e480ec/32.png) [@TroubleAgain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroubleAgain)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2008, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-pimping-out-my-office/462954/4 "2008-09-10T19:04:30Z")
> [@Atomicflea](#): > > I kill plants, so that’s out. I do have a silk floral arrangement in a crystal vase. I think I may benefit from shelves and bins and such because I have a LOT of paperwork that I need to sort. Maybe I won’t paint but I’ll put a wall border up? Do they make those removeable? Yes! 🙂 [http://www.borderstore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store\_Code=BSO&Category\_Code=SCWB](http://www.borderstore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=BSO&Category_Code=SCWB) [http://www.shop4wallpaper.com/shop/shoppeelandstick.php](http://www.shop4wallpaper.com/shop/shoppeelandstick.php) Or decals. > **[Wall Graphics](https://www.whatisblik.com/collections/wall-graphics)** > > Wall graphics from Blik come in many colors, styles, and themes from countless designers. Order fun graphic wall decals for any room in your home. Shop now! > **[Store is coming soon!](http://www.modernwallgraphics.com/)** Or murals. [http://www.artisticsensations.com/categories/Room\_Decor/Wall\_Murals/](http://www.artisticsensations.com/categories/Room_Decor/Wall_Murals/) ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2008, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-pimping-out-my-office/462954/5 "2008-09-10T22:28:20Z")
there is a wonderfull book called “cube chic”. it shows how to remodel your cube to fit into a bit of a theme. for example, if you were to think tropical, you could go to the dollar store kind of place (or oriental traders) and get some grass mats to tack to a wall or 2. a palm tree (inflatable or fake). tack grass skirting to your desk. tiki or wood desk accesories, depending on your ceiling you could have a tropical bird or two. drape some fake leis around. there are some really cool low cost ideas in the book mentioned above.