Get motivated and productive with these 20 DIY desk decor ideas! From calendars to pencil holders, there's something to inspire you to get to work!
Ready to freshen up your workspace without breaking the bank? With a sprinkle of imagination and a touch of DIY spirit, you can transform your desk into a stylish, functional, and vibrant personal space.
Whether you're working from a home office, sitting in a corporate cubicle, or spending long hours studying at your dorm desk, we've got you covered with a curated list of 20 DIY desk decor ideas.
Let's transform your desk into a place you'll always look forward to working at. Get ready to bring in some stylish organization, pops of color, and personal flair—all with your own hands and a hearty dose of creativity. Are you ready? Let's get crafting!
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I love how much you can fit into this DIY desktop organizer! The two sides can be adjusted to fit your space, and can even be turned 90 degrees for a corner configuration. You can get the free woodworking plans for this easy project.
You can also buy a similar version on Amazon here if building isn't your thing!
Build this simple DIY laptop stand for your desk to add storage and raise the screen up to eye level! You can customize the dimensions and the color to fit your space and decor.
Check out these other DIY laptop stand ideas for more inspiration!
Air plants are super easy to care for, and bring a little greenery to your desk. This colorful air plant holder was made from layers of recycled skateboards to give a fun pop of color, but you could make the same thing with any chunk of wood!
This pencil holder combines warm wood tones with clear acrylic to make it easy to see what you're grabbing!
Customize your cork board to any letter or shape with this tutorial. Add a pop of color by painting it to match your decor.
I love air plants and these simple planters are a great way to display them! Now I know what to do with that set of ramekins we got as a wedding gift all those years ago.
I love the simplicity of this modern flip block calendar. This tutorial use premade blocks, but it would be a great scrap wood project too!
How fun are these little geometric planters? I love how you can switch them up for office supplies too.
Zen gardens are so soothing, and having one on my desk is a MUST! Although I might get too distracted raking little lines in the sand to get any work done . . .
Perk up a boring clipboard with gorgeous wrapping paper! I might make one with the leftover granite contact paper from my kitchen countertops and use it to hold recipes.
Chalkboard paint is a great way to label just about anything! If you switch up what's in your storage bins a lot, this is the perfect way to keep them organized. Use bright chalkboard markers to bring some color to the flat black paint.
Spruce up your drawer fronts without a drop of paint by using colorful contact paper or vinyl instead! This would make it easy to switch up your desk colors as your tastes change, too.
Turn an average acrylic pencil cup into a more colorful version with different colors of vinyl, cut into fun shapes! I think I need a hexagon pencil holder to go on my hexagon side table.
While you're out on a walk, collect some beautiful leaves and encase them in resin for a beautiful paperweight!
Hold your most important notes at eye level with this fun, eclectic paper holder!
The clear sides of this acrylic desk organizer make it the perfect way to observe your plants growing!
Keep track of the date in style with this flip calendar!
I'm a total Post-it hoarder, and the little squares are all over my desk! I need to make one of these Post-it note holders to keep them all in one spot!
How could you not love to work at your desk when there's a colorful rainbow mousepad to greet you every day?
It's always a party with this super fun confetti clock! I love how it looks like a doughnut with sprinkles....yum!
Which one of these DIY desk decor ideas was your favorite? I'd love to hear from you down in the comments below!
