7 DIY Desk Accessories To Refresh Your Workspace

Whether you're headed back to school, moving into your new dorm room, or looking to bring your old home office back to life, instantly refresh your workspace by dressing it up with fun and functional decor.
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By: Mady Dahlstrom, Content Editor for Porch.com

Whether you're headed back to school, moving into your new dorm room, or looking to bring your old home office back to life, instantly refresh your workspace by dressing it up with fun and functional decor. From color blocked pencils and pineapple pushpins to memo boards and posters, DIY these darling accessories to dress up your desk.

Give your workspace a makeover with these seven DIY ideas, brought to you by the Blogger Community at Porch.com.

1. Eyelet Bound Notebooks

Skip the typical spiral notebook this year and DIY your own notebooks with your favorite patterns and colors! See how you can make these cute eyelet bound notebooks by following these simple steps.

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Image Credit: Damask Love

2. Cut Out Typography Posters

Sometimes we all need a bit of extra inspiration to get our work done for the day. Bring some motivation to your workspace with these DIY cut out typography posters that are perfect to hang above your desk!

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Image Credit: Squirrelly Minds

3. Gilded Concrete Pineapple Pushpins

Mix cement and gold with a pineapple ice tray and you get these chic pineapple pushpins that make the perfect desk accessory! Find out how to create your own in only a couple hours by following this tutorial.

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Image Credit: The Proper Pinwheel via The Proper Blog

4. Embossed Memo Board

Add a bit of sophisticated glamour to your desk this year by DIY-ing an embossed memo board. Follow this step-by-step guide to create your own place for showcasing daily inspiration.

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Image Credit: Maison de Pax

5. Mason Jar Succulents

Bring your work area to life by incorporating plants in your desk décor! Succulents and mason jars are a flawless pair for your own mini garden on your desk.

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Image Credit: The Blissful Bee

6. Tree Stump Chalkboard

For those of you who are looking to add a rustic touch to your desk, all you need for this DIY project is a wood slice, chalkboard paint, and a gold leaf pen! Follow this quick tutorial to get the look of this trendy tree stump chalkboard.

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7. Color Blocked Pencils

Even your pencils can add a stylish touch to your desk! DIY these color blocked pencils in 40 minutes with washi tape, paint, and a paint brush.

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Image Credit: The Crafted Life

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