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6 workspace décor ideas to boost productivity and creativity on a budget

Is your study zone feeling a bit dull? Follow these budget-friendly, easy steps and create a more inspiring, organised, and welcoming space for being creative and productive – one that gives you energy and makes your moments of focus more fulfilling.

An organised workspace with a desk with work lamps and black-brown KALLAX shelving units and SKÅDIS pegboards on the wall.
An organised workspace with a desk with work lamps and black-brown KALLAX shelving units and SKÅDIS pegboards on the wall.

Change the view and get a new perspective

Free up your workspace – and view – by placing your desk in a new way. Is the room too small? Place it sideways, and organise books and papers in a bookcase or on shelves. Easy fixes that can change the flow and feel of the room and help you think more clearly.

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A white KALLAX desk with DRÖNJÖNS and KUGGIS magazine files, a lit, beige desk lamp and a white swivel chair.
A living room with oak veneer BILLY bookcases, a beige swivel chair and two TONSTAD desks next to each other behind a sofa.
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Sync your five senses with décor on a budget

Turn your workspace into a place where you love to be! From scented candles to tactile textures, sensory décor that stimulates your smell, vision, hearing, taste, and touch can tie the look and feel of your workspace together, making working and studying feel less like a chore.

A small home workspace with a white LOBERGET/MALSKÄR swivel chair covered with an ULLERSLEV sheepskin by a white KALLAX desk.
A lit Scandinavian Woods/white ADLAD scented candle in glass and a stoneware mug on a white KALLAX desk.
A black FÖRNUFTIG air purifier stands in-between two brass/grey clear glass SOLKLINT table lamps on a white wall shelf.
Crystals in different colours on a SMÖRLING serving tray made from solid beech wood next to a glass vase with feathers.
Two white SKÅDIS pegboards with accessories attached under a shelf with books and an UPPÅTVIND air purifier.

Lamps that brighten up your desk – and your day

Insufficient light levels in your workspace strain your eyes and make you feel tired, even if you’re not. A mix of general, accent, and mood lighting goes a long way, but task lighting is the most important. Check out our wide range of desk lamps – why not energise yourself with a bold colour or fun shape?

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A dark blue FLOTTILJ desk lamp in front of a white SKÅDIS pegboard and next to a mug, notebooks and pens on a white desk.
A light pink/dark grey-green, battery operated NÖDMAST LED portable lamp placed on colourful placemats next to a blue glass.
An adjustable LÅNESPELARE ring light with phone holder on a white desk. Office knick-knacks in the background.
A lit white and dark grey SVALLET work lamp on a desk and a pegboard with a container with lid on the wall behind.
A dimmable, turquoise BRUNBÅGE LED work lamp with storage on a white desk. It holds three white pens and a smartphone.
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Unwind your mind and let the ideas come to you

Did you ever notice that the best ideas pop up when you’re not trying? Gather your thoughts, jot them down and stop thinking about it. Recharge with a nap, a walk, a comfy coffee moment, or a chat with friends. When you take a peek at your notes again, there’s a good chance you’ll see things from a new angle.

A group of people hanging out in a living room. One is holding a plant while sitting on a dark grey ÄLVDALEN 3-seat sofa-bed.
A white NYMÅNE floor/reading lamp and a black POÄNG armchair in birch veneer next to IVAR cabinets and a Bluetooth speaker.

Make your 5-minute breaks count!

Take your mental time-outs to the next level with some yoga, coffee sprinkled with chocolate shavings, or a brain-boosting snack. Still waiting for that idea? Let your imagination roam free with some doodling while waiting for it to happen.

Grow your creativity with a little help from plants

Invite some green friends into your personal think tank and they will bring about a pleasant, homey, and refreshing atmosphere all day long. The joy of seeing your plants thrive will help you stay in a good mood, creating the perfect mindset for new ideas to flourish.

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Lush, bright green plants in a white MITTZON frame with containers in the sunlight from a window.
A white NYMÅNE work lamp with wireless charging on a desk, next to a window sill with plants and an UPPÅTVIND air purifier.
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Use decoration to maximise your productivity

Wish you were more focused? Turn your workspace into a daily motivation station with a personalised visual board. Adorn it with quotes that speak to you, objects that inspire, and images of your dream future that help you see your goals more clearly. A simple and efficient way to feel more intentional and energised.

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Photos and quotes on a black SÖSDALA memo board with clips above a desk with a SVALLET work lamp, a mug, and a tablet stand.
Two cushions, a plant and two white SKÅDIS pegboards with different SKÅDIS accessories and decorative objects attached.
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