Office Decor Buying Guide

You're decorating a new office from scratch, and you've taken care of the main elements; you found the perfect comfortable chair  to go with your new computer  desk,  and the best lighting  to go on top of the filing cabinets  and bookshelves.  Now how do you add class or flare to a room in which you'll spend forty hours a week? Here are some decorative basics and little touches that will make your office comfortable and interesting.

Area Rugs

Aside from these three popular types of rugs,  you can add a funkier flare to the office with a shag rug  or a more traditional look with a braided rug.  For more, see the Oriental Rug Buying Guide as well as two seasonal guides: Winter and Spring Decorating.

Contemporary Rugs	Oriental Rugs	Persian Rugs

Picture Frames

If you're looking for other ways to organize your photos, check out the Photo Organization guide. Or, with some simple wall  or desk  frames,  a digital camera,  printer,  and glossy photo paper,  you can decorate your office with your homemade photographic art!

Digital Picture Frames	Wall Frames	Desk Frames

Paintings and Replicas

Spice up the office a little bit with some artwork.  Hanging a painting on your wall can really add some dimension to your space and will allow your personality to come through to your visitors!

Painting Prints	Acrylic Paintings	Oil Paintings

Safes

Of course you will want the office to be as secure as possible, so investing in a safe will get the job done.  With many different models to choose from, you are sure to find one that's right for your needs. 

Wall Safes	Sentry Safes	Floor Safes

Decorative Maps

If you are well-traveled, or just hope to one day be, try displaying a map on your wall for that extra edge of sophistication.

Contemporary USA Wall Map	World Wall Map With Flags	Asia and Western Pacific Wall Map	Antique Wall Map of America	Executive World Wall Map

Executive Toys

We all know how boring an office can get.  Liven up your desk space with a few fun things to keep your mind busy! 

Classic Antique Globe	Executive Desk Toys and Games	Global Puzzle

Related Guides

• Office Furniture
• Home Furnishings and Decor
• Home Decorating Style Guide
• Home Accessories
• Oriental Rugs
• Digital Picture Frames
• Home Office

External Links

• Maps.com: From antique maps to floor globers, the products from the site will offer sophistication to any office. 
• Overstock.com: A buying guide about area rugs through the reasonably-priced website.
• Frameartdecor.com: Framed art prints to help create any ambiance for the office.