When it comes to articles, the BBC’s h2g2 site is like a comic strip version of about.com – with a definite British twist of lime in the humour. This article about door decoration goes a little beyond the pure comedy value of some of the articles (like the one about how to knock on doors!), and you can actually get a bit of insight and use out of the author’s writing…

Door decorations, according to the article, range from the simple nameplate, to simple decorations like quotes or photos, to cartoons depicting bitter office workers (rings so true!), to family-oriented door decoration. I’d love to be able to talk about decorating your office door with antique knockers, beautiful cut-glass knobs and a matching paint job… but I don’t know of any office (other than my home one!) where you can decorate your door with anything that needs something more drastic than Blu-tack to affix. I could put up a nice, professional Doctor’s knocker at home, or maybe something unique, like the Medusa head knocker … but in the end, the knocker only gets used if somebody outside cares if the person inside is busy!

You could try satisfying an antique fetish at work by putting up photos of gorgeous knockers and knobs … or better, you could decorate the inside of your office instead, with things that are removable and therefore management-approved. Paperweights are really individual and help personalise your office, as do lamps, or bookends. Experimenting with different lighting setups can also help your efficiency… eye strain isn’t good for anyone. Do you think that would make your office decorating efforts tax deductible, or even a reimbursable expense?!! Worth a shot…

Photo credits: My Favorite Professors (or, The Perfect Office) by Matthew McVickar

          

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