Desktop Décor: Interior Design for Your Workspace
Craig Friesencraig.friesen@interiordesignschoolreview.com
Interior Design School Review Columnist
Working adults in the US spend an average of 7.5 hours at work every day. That’s approximately 2100 hours per year. When you spend that much time in one place, why not make it appealing as possible? Use some cool gadgets and handy interior design tips to enhance your desktop décor.
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There is nothing worse than clutter to add to your stress and frustrate you at every turn. Even the principles of feng shui attest that clutter jams up energy flow. Clear up the clutter by making use of some colorful and useful stacking paper trays. A good interior design principle, be it desktop décor or for a whole estate, is to have a place for everything. Dump the candy assortment out of that nice cup-looking device and get your pens back in there! Also, check stationery supply or computer supply stores for some wonderful picture frames for your monitor.Some Interior Design Tips to Optimize Energy Flow
As a little added fun when planning your desktop décor, some feng shui principles can give you a real boost. If you are able to maneuver the placement of your desk, never place it so your back is toward the door. If your work space has more than one entry, arrange furnishings so you can see both entries from your seat. Also, according to the feng shui pa kwa energy map, if you place your desk facing south, south-east you will attract fame and fortune.Most importantly, remember to make this space your own with a little creative desktop décor and you will enjoy your time there more for your effort.
Sources
"American Time Use Survey Summary," Bureau of Labor Statistics
"Feng Shui for Desks," Paralumun
"What is Energy," Crystallotus
About the Autho
Craig Friesen is a freelance writer and self-employed entrepreneur living in Abbotsford, British Columbia.
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