Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Spin Cycle: Office Decor

The other day I was talking with my co-workers about different offices they had and how they liked or disliked the way their desk was set up— and it reminded me of one desk set up that was the worst for me. Since this week's spin cycle is on decorating, I felt that our attempt to make the space more tolerable makes a good spin.

I had a job where my desk was directly below the skylight. When I first moved in during the winter it was nice to have the light, but by the time summer rolled around it became unbearable…


Here is what the sky-light looked like in the afternoon.

In order to be able to work in such conditions, I bought a golf umbrella and some PVC piping to rig up a shade for myself…


Here is the umbrella shoved up into the skylight.

Our department got new cubicles to replace our desks. During the time that the old section of the room was unoccupied, we decided to take advantage of the skylight…


Here is an example of how much sun came in through the skylight
(Enough to get a tan, eh…)

So with a little ingenuity and some office plants, we made a great tropical paradise…


This is our Tropical Paradise


small cycle

10 comments:

Liz Mays said...

That is just so silly!!!! Thanks for the giggles.

Claudya Martinez said...

Funny, funny.

Sprite's Keeper said...

I love it! With a book and a lemonade, I'd be in high heaven right there! You're linked!

Michele said...

Now, that's what I consider great office decor!

VandyJ said...

That's one way to take advantage of an unfortunate placement of a skylight.

Ellie Belen Ambrose said...

Awesome. All you need now is a sandbox, sounds of waves, and a drink with an umbrella in it.

Stacy Uncorked said...

That's hilarious - and genius! :)

Spinning Up Recycled Renovations...Literally

Anonymous said...

I agree with the drink with the umbrella comment... it would match the gold umbrella. Hilarious post. Loved it.

Great Spin!

SuziCate said...

Ha, a little creativity goes a LONG way!

RedWriter said...

Who is that enjoying the paradise? I hope you didn't pull some poor soul in off the street ha ha. Though... They look happy enough. :) x

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