Maintaining organization and focus in your home workspace is crucial for successful remote work. However, this can be difficult, particularly without the appropriate resources. If you’re neurodivergent and seeking methods to improve,
organize your home when you’re dealing with ADHD
or are simply wondering
How to set up a home office
That solution suits you; this cost-effective corkboard will instantly enhance your workspace and offer visual organization to help you stay on target. You can cover foam board with cork and then fit it into a frame.
For this project, gather a big picture frame, a cork sheet, a piece of foam board, adhesive glue, an X-acto knife (or scissors), and a staple gun. As another option, you could bypass both the foam board and the cork sheet altogether and use just a single piece of corkboard instead. However, remember that using a thicker corkboard may complicate fitting it snugly inside the frame. To add personal touches, consider painting either the cork section—using a mini roller—or decorating the frame itself to match your home office decor; spray paint works well for the latter.
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It’s now time for assembly. Start by measuring the internal dimensions of your frame and marking these measurements onto both the cork and foam board. Next, use an Exacto knife or scissors to trim the cork and foam to match those sizes precisely, ensuring they’ll fit perfectly within the frame. Keep in mind that you should position them so their edges sit just inside the inner perimeter of the frame; this way, you’ll be able to secure everything later with staples.
Next, affix your cork to the foam with glue—using a quality spray adhesive would be beneficial here. Should you choose to paint either your cork sheet or picture frame, this is also when you should proceed with painting them both. Once everything has dried completely, utilize your staple gun to mount the homemade corkboard onto the frame. Keep in mind though; this method will work effectively solely if you’ve found an old wooden frame. In contrast, for contemporary frames, consider employing adjustable metal tabs to hold your board within the frame instead.
And just like that, this easy DIY project is finished. All you have to do now is mount the framed board onto an empty wall space or above your workspace and begin filling it with task lists, motivational sayings, and useful notes. Should you desire to personalize this bulletin board DIY further, consider transforming it into either a personalized vision board or a goals-oriented board instead. For those interested in making a bigger version sans the frame, take a look at
a corkboard wall concept that will enhance your home workspace
.
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