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Hey Dapper dude… Looking for best men’s perfumes for workplace to sort out your work style? You have come to the right place! 🙂

Wearing a pleasant fragrance before leaving home for the workplace is an everyday habit of many.  Smelling clean and fresh not only boosts your confidence but also makes your personality appear elegant to others. Taking care of your self-hygiene and avoiding body odor is one of the fundamentals of self-care etiquette. For this reason, having a signature fragrance is beneficial for both men and women. (You can read about the BEST WOMEN’S PERFUMES FOR WORKPLACE here.)

But when it comes to choosing the right kind of fragrance for workplace, many men seem to struggle. There are many scents available in the market but not all of them are suitable for office/work hours. Hence, selecting the best fragrance that is workplace appropriate needs careful consideration.

LIST OF BEST MEN’S PERFUMES FOR WORKPLACE

1. Ralph Lauren Polo Blue for Men

This woody and citrusy scent is perfect for day time wear. It’s an old favorite of many and has retained its popularity over the years.

• Top notes: melon de cavaillon, lush accord, lush watery melon
• Middle notes: cucumber, tangerine & clary sage absolute
• Base notes: amber wood, patchouli Coeur & sheer musk

2. L’eau D’issey By Issey Miyake for Men

This cool and refreshing fragrance is perfect to alleviate your daily work style. A little goes a long way, its a great value for money fragrance.

Top notes are of grapefruit and fresh cardamon, Middle notes are of sage and lavender and Base notes are of white patchouli and clear wood intermingle with pure vetiver.

3. Davidoff Cool Water Eau de Toilette Spray for Men

This is the best budget friendly men’s fragrance suitable for day time. It has been a used and loved by young and the old alike.

Top notes are Coriander, Mint; Heart note is Lavender and Base notes contain Amber.

4. Viktor and Rolf Spicebomb Eau de Toilette Spray for Men

This male equivalent of the Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf for Women is no wonder a bomb! This spicy and oriental scent is perfect for day time wear. The notes of this scent include a wonderful combination of chilli, saffron, leather, tobacco, vetiver, bergamot, grapefruit, elemi and pink pepper.

5. Nautica Voyage By Nautica For Men

This is another great budget friendly daytime men’s perfume on our list. This fruity fragrance is a nice change to the typical male fragrances.

Top notes include Green leaves, Apple, Lotus; Bottom notes have Water lotus; and Base notes have Cedarwood, Marine notes, Amber.

6. Ferrari Scuderia Red for Men Eau De Toilette Spray

Continuing with our picks of fresh citrusy scents which are easy on the men’s pocket, this Ferrari Scuderia Red for Men is another cool option. It is a pretty recent entry in the fragrance market, yet it has created its spot among the best fragrances.

• Top notes are bergamot, mint, orange, lemon verbena, petitgrain and galbanum
• Middle notes are jasmine, geranium, orris and nutmeg
• Base notes are cedar, sandalwood, moss and vanilla

7. Polo Sport by Ralph Lauren for Men

This masculine scent produced by the house of Ralph Lauren is great for day time as well as night time. This sporty scent is claimed to be very long lasting by its users.

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Top notes are aldehydes, artemisia, lavender, mandarin orange, mint, neroli, bergamot and lemon; middle notes are cyclamen, ginger, seagrass, jasmine, rose, brazilian rosewood and geranium; base notes are sandalwood, amber, musk, guaiac wood and cedar.

8. Kouros by Yves Saint Laurent for Men

This uber masculine fragrance is perfect for the male boss figure as it exudes power and authority. It is very long lasting and a bit in the stronger smells category.

Top notes are aldehydes, artemisia, coriander, clary sage and bergamot; middle notes are carnation, patchouli, cinnamon, orris root, jasmine, vetiver and geranium; base notes are honey, leather, tonka bean, amber, musk, civet, oakmoss and vanilla.

9. Prada Luna Rossa Eau De Toilette Spray For Men

This clean, crisp and aromatic fragrance is perfect for any man to start their day right. This one is loved by men and women, interestingly enough…which makes it a great gift option for men! 🙂

• Top notes are of lavender absolute & bitter orange
• Heart notes are of clary sage & spearmint
• Base notes are of ambrette absolute & ambroxan molecule

Having discussed some of the best men’s perfumes for workplace, let’s have a look at a few common queries by buyers regarding fragrances.

IS IT APPROPRIATE TO WEAR PERFUME AT WORK?

Although many offices are now having protocols for wearing fragrances to work due to medical conditions of employees. So, if your office has a clear cut policy of no-perfume-at-work, then you have to make the best use of your body lotions and body mists.

A safe bet is to avoid overpowering, strong and pungent scents during office hours. Not only for the sake of people around you with any medical conditions, but also to keep yourself looking professional. Moreover, it is pretty understandable that a mysterious, flirty scent with strong notes is more suitable for after-work hours.

WHAT KIND OF FRAGRANCES INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AT WORK?

Normally, juicy and citrusy fragrances are said to be uplifting your mood and boost productivity at work. Fragrances with notes of Lemon, Peppermint, Ginger, Jasmine are said to elevate your mood and mind alertness.

Indeed, a clean and fresh scent will work as energy booster, while being pleasant to your co-workers (or people around you) as well.

WHAT ARE EAU DE PARFUM (EDP) AND EAU DE TOILETTE (EDT) ?

Eau de Parfum (EDP) is more concentrated than Eau de toilette (EDT), hence lasts longer than that. It is generally considered to be used for ‘night wear’. However, there is no hard and fast rule. You can easily use the EDP for day time, keeping in mind that the scent is not too prominent that it makes it feel ‘out of the place’. I usually use my favorite EDPs in day time because of the benefit of not having to re-apply them often. You can easily get a 4-5 hours of wear time with an EDP.

Eau de toilette (EDT), which is literally translated as toilet water, is lightly scented and used as a skin freshener. It is usually applied directly to the skin. It contains a lower percentage of fragrant essential oils than eau de parfum, hence is generally considered to be used for ‘day wear’. EDTs usually last for a good 3 hours. The price point of EDTs is usually lower than EDPs.

FINAL THOUGHTS

So this was a detailed guide on How to choose the Best Men’s Perfumes for Workplace. I hope now you will easily select one of the best work appropriate fragrances for yourself or for the favorite man in your life!

Keep checking this website here for more style guides related to work fashion!

Are you a Girl Boss who is struggling to find the Best Women’s Perfumes for Workplace? Let’s solve this problem!

Wearing a pleasant fragrance before leaving home for the workplace is an everyday habit of many.  Smelling clean and fresh not only boosts your confidence but also makes your personality appear elegant to others. Taking care of your self-hygiene and avoiding body odor is one of the fundamentals of self-care etiquette. For this reason, having a signature fragrance is beneficial for both men and women. (You can read about the BEST MEN’S PERFUMES FOR WORKPLACE here)

But when it comes to choosing the right kind of fragrance for workplace, many women seem to struggle. There are many scents available in the market but not all of them are suitable for office/work hours. Hence, selecting the best fragrance that is workplace appropriate needs careful consideration.

LIST OF BEST WOMEN’S PERFUMES FOR OFFICE WEAR

1. Dolce & Gabbana Eau de Toilettes Spray, Light Blue

• One of the best clean and fresh scents I have ever come across!
• SCENT NOTES:
• Top: Sicilian cedar melds with the crisp vibrancy of apple and the guileless charm of the bluebell
• Heart: Bamboo nestles amid a glorious feminine bouquet of decadent jasmine and delicate white rose.
• Base: Redolent citron wood is entwined with voluptuous amber and a suggestive caress of musk.

2. Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf for Women

Hands down the best perfume known as ‘signature scent’ of many women!

Scent Notes: Tea, Bergamot, Sambac Jasmine, Orchid, Freesia, Rose, Patchouli

3. Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl

Ever since I was a student, this was my most favorite budget friendly fresh fragrance!

SCENT NOTES:

Top notes are black currant, mandarin orange and apple tree blossom; middle notes include honeysuckle, lily, violet, mint, grapefruit, lemon and rose; base notes are magnolia, leather, sandalwood, jasmine and cedar.

4. Ariana Grande Ari Eau de Parfum Spray for Women

A yummy fragrance with fruity and sweet notes. Don’t spray it too much as it’s kinda strong so a small amount goes a long way!

SCENT NOTES:

Top: Crispy Pear, Pink Grapefruit and Juicy Raspberry.

Heart: Soft Muguet and Rose Buds, creamy Vanilla Orchid.

Drydown: Creamy Musk and Blonde Woods and touch of Marshmallow.

5. Twilly d’Hermes by Hermes 

A bit on the higher end price point but worth every penny due to its sophisticated spicy and oriental aroma combination.

SCENT NOTES:

Top Notes: Ginger

Heart Notes: Tuberose

Base notes: Sandalwood

6. Gucci Bamboo by Gucci for Women

This one has a soft powdery scent which is suitable to be worn all year round.

Top Notes: Casablanca lily

Heart Notes: Orange blossom, Ylang ylang

Base notes: Sandalwood, Tahitian vanilla, Ambergris

7. Moschino Stars Eau De Parfum Spray

Got this as a gift a few years back and been hooked to it ever since! Its a perfect women’s perfume for workplace as well as for night time.

SCENT NOTES:

Top notes are of peony, may rose and citron. Heart notes are succulent Jasmine Orange Blossom and precious Lily of the Valley. Base notes are amber, ambroxan, vetiver and driftwood.

8. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea

The best budget friendly one on this list of Best Women’s Perfumes for Workplace.

This is my personal favorite, refreshing fragrance that I wear to work every day. I have been using it for years. It is pretty mild and won’t be noticed by people around you unless they take a sniff. This alone makes it very work appropriate fragrance as it is not overpowering at all. The staying power of this EDT is a reasonable 4-5 hours on me (but it varies on different people of course). The slim bottle design makes it perfect to carry it with you in your bag.

SCENT NOTES:

Top Notes: Lemon, Orange, Rhubarb, Bergamort, Peppermint

Heart Notes: Green Tea, Jasmine, Celery Seed, Carnation

Base notes: Oakmoss, Musk, White Amber, Caraway, Fennel

9. Vera Wang Princess Eau de Toilette Spray for Women

10. Lacoste Touch of Pink Eau de Toilette for Women

A beautiful day time fragrance with notes of Coriander Leaves, Blood Orange, Cardamom, Jasmine, Violet Leaves, Carrot Seed Oil, Sandalwood, Musk, Vanilla; makes it the best perfume to gift a woman.

Having discussed all the best perfumes suitable for workplace, let’s have a look at some of the common questions regarding fragrances.

IS IT APPROPRIATE TO WEAR PERFUME AT WORK?

Although many offices are now having protocols for wearing fragrances to work due to medical conditions of employees. So, if your office has a clear cut policy of no-perfume-at-work, then you have to make the best use of your body lotions and body mists.

A safe bet is to avoid overpowering, strong and pungent scents during office hours. Not only for the sake of people around you with any medical conditions, but also to keep yourself looking professional. Moreover, it is pretty understandable that a mysterious, flirty scent with strong notes is more suitable for after-work hours.

WHAT KIND OF FRAGRANCES INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AT WORK?

Normally, juicy and citrusy fragrances are said to be uplifting your mood and boost productivity at work. Fragrances with notes of Lemon, Peppermint, Ginger, Jasmine are said to elevate your mood and mind alertness.

Indeed, a clean and fresh scent will work as energy booster, while being pleasant to your co-workers as well.

WHAT ARE EAU DE PARFUM (EDP) AND EAU DE TOILETTE (EDT) ?

Eau de Parfum (EDP) is more concentrated than Eau de toilette (EDT), hence lasts longer than that. It is generally considered to be used for ‘night wear’. However, there is no hard and fast rule. You can easily use the EDP for day time, keeping in mind that the scent is not too prominent that it makes it feel ‘out of the place’. I usually use my favorite EDPs in day time because of the benefit of not having to re-apply them often. You can easily get a 4-5 hours of wear time with an EDP.

Eau de toilette (EDT), which is literally translated as toilet water, is lightly scented and used as a skin freshener. It is usually applied directly to the skin. It contains a lower percentage of fragrant essential oils than eau de parfum, hence is generally considered to be used for ‘day wear’. EDTs usually last for a good 3 hours. The price point of EDTs is usually lower than EDPs.

FINAL THOUGHTS

So this was a detailed guide on How to choose the Best Women’s Perfumes for Workplace. I hope now you will easily select one of the best work appropriate fragrances for yourself or for your favorite Girl Boss!

Keep checking this website here for more style guides related to work fashion!

If productivity and organisation are the skills you want to master, then getting a good planner is a must! With the help of a planner, you can keep track of your goals, upcoming important events, or even note down your important thoughts. A good planner is supposed to provide optimum functionality with minimal design and layout. Minimalist planners are all the rage these days and for a good reason!

You might have wondered why would you need a planner in the first place? Well, the answer is simple. A good planner helps you stay productive and organised. While you can use it for goal setting, checking up on your constant progress and meet important deadline, you can even utilise it to plan productive work breaks during the day.

Even when everything is digitalised around us and we have numerous options of online planners, the importance of physical planners can not be overshadowed. The joy you get after striking out or putting a check in front of a “task to be done”, is incomparable! Physical planners also let your eyes rest from the screen glare. Thus, focusing on your thoughts and writing them down is not strenuous for eyes. Also, they are a great gift option for performance and productivity freaks in your circle!

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MINIMALIST PLANNERS?

While planners come in different shapes and sizes, picking a minimalist planner will serve you for a long time. A minimalist planner makes your planning strategy easier for you. It does not overwhelm with its design, yet it provides optimum functionality. Especially if you are a beginner in using productivity planners, it is recommended that you choose the ones with minimalist design and layout for premium experience.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST PLANNER TO MAXIMISE PRODUCTIVITY

There are many planners available in the market, but choosing the one that fits your needs can be a daunting task. Whether you want a minimalist daily planner, a journal perfect for BuJo (Bullet journaling), or an eco-friendly reusable planner, we have you covered. Check out the curated list below that will help you choose the best minimalist planner to meet your requirements.

LIST OF BEST MINIMALIST PLANNERS FOR PRODUCTIVITY

1. Ifocus – A5 Work Planner

This A5 sized planner is specifically designed while keeping the entrepreneurial and Business planning in focus. It is an undated, 90-day planner rather than a full year one, because the designers believe that once you set goals which can be achieved in a short and practical deadline, that’s when you get successful. It is created by an entrepreneurial couple with a set target to deliver a professional product to its customers. For such attention to detail and dedication in their business, many customers vouch for excellent customer support.

The Ifocus – A5 Work Planner planner has monthly, weekly and daily planner pages in sequence and the pages are ink proof. Another good feature is that it lays flat when opened, which adds great ease for writing. The cover of this minimalist planner is made of a beautiful luxurious to touch, and the navy color adds a premium business look to it. It comes with a quick start guide which is pretty interesting and useful as well.

Most people use it for single project lasting 90 days but sometimes people could accommodate multiple projects as well. However, it is recommended by the creators to use it for one focused project. The planner promises to help you stay on track, stay organized and focused. The only downside to this product is that it is a very specific and detailed, so it may not cater to a wider audience who are looking for a general planner.

2. Bliss Collections Daily Planner

If you are looking to buy a minimalist planner that is made with environment safe materials in USA, then look no further! This Bliss Collections Daily Planner comes with 50 undated, 8.5×11-inch notepad style tear-off sheets. The paper is thick and good quality which prevents ink bleeding.

This elegant and minimalist planner has multiple sections catering to different planning needs of the customer. It has a gratitude reminder on the top of the sheet, which will encourage you to start your writing by first focusing on the positives in your life. It has an appointment tracker, to-do list and ‘must be done today’ sections. This helps you to prioritize your tasks and stay focused and productive.

The water intake section is my personal favorite as it helps you keep hydrated throughout the day. (You can read about some of the best water bottles to keep with you during the day for achieving optimum water intake.) The ‘health and fitness section’ is very useful for tracking your daily movement, exercise, yoga or any other fitness activities that you perform. This way it helps you stay motivated and in a way answerable to yourself also! The ‘achievement tracker’ is a great tool for acknowledging the progress you are making on the way to achieve your final goal. This helps you stay positive and committed to your plans.

The Bliss Collections Daily Planner is a pretty affordable daily planner which will not make a dent in your pocket. Though many users praise the overall quality of this product, however, many would prefer if it comes with a hard covering or a binder of some sort.

3. Action Publishing UNDATED Minimalist Day Planner

This UNDATED Minimalist daily planner by Action Publishing comes in different sizes, i.e. Medium (7×8.5 inch) and Large (8.5×11 inch). The product is true to its name and very simple yet efficient in its design. If you are someone who likes to design your own journaling/planning layout, then this minimalist planner is perfect for you.

The planner comes with double loop wire binding that lays the pages when opened. Days of the week are laid out on two consecutive pages with vertical spreads, which makes it great for bullet journaling as well. It is great for daily planning as well as doodling.

Majority of the users find it a great product for its price point with flexible design and sturdy make. The planner is pretty easy to carry as it is not very heavy for its size. However, some users find the pages to be a bit thin if written on with sharpies or dark markers/pointers.

4. LUX PRO Productivity Planner

This Productivity Planner is great for managing your time, projects and goals. The planner has a PU lather binder in dark brown color cover which gives it a very executive touch. It has 6-ring ‘clip-in, clip-out’ system that adds great flexibility and versatility to this planner. Separate inserts are also available for this planner. This also helps you to be a mindful shopper by refilling rather than tossing away the used product.

The package with a gift pack, an organizer and a refill of 6-month page pack with UNDATED A5 size papers. It includes pages for calendars (dated), long term goals, daily planners (undated), weekly reflections. There are pages for notes, finance tracker, savings tracker and project planner. It has a zipped pocket for small stuff, Various document pockets; card slots and an Elasticated Pen Holder.

It is a well-made and sturdy product which makes it a great gift option for ambitious, goal driven people in your life. One complaint by the buyers regarding the page quantity of the refills is that it should have 365 daily planner pages rather than 180.

5. Rocketbook Fusion Smart Reusable Notebook

The Rocketbook Fusion Smart Reusable Notebook provides an innovative solution to the way notebooks/planners are used. This eco-friendly notebook provides you with the love for writing notes by hand, yet it reduces paper wastage. This notebook comes in 2 sizes i.e. the Executive and the Letter size. The executive style is 6×8.8 in, whereas the Letter size comes in 8.5×11 in. It has 42 pages comprising of calendar, to-do lists and note templates. The overall design is sleek and minimal with 8 colors to choose from. The package also includes a Pilot Frixion Pen and 1 microfiber cloth.

This smart notebook comes with the innovation which reduces the paper wastage. It does so by the help of Rocket application which is freely available for Android and Ios. Once you have written down on the pages of this notebook, you can scan and upload them on any of cloud service(s) you use. Once you finish uploading your data, you can wipe clean the pages with the damp microfiber cloth.

Customers love the wide variety of page types such as monthly, weekly planning pages, OKR (Objectives and Key Results), grid and lined pages. It is a sturdy and light weight planner hence it is easy to carry. Some of the users found the provided Pen to be a bit leaky, so the 0.5mm Frixion Pen is quoted to be a better choice.

FINAL THOUGHTS ON MINIMALIST PLANNERS

The best minimalist planners are discussed above, all having specific premium features. To achieve your goals, you need to plan and be consistent with your efforts. A planner is a useful too to will help you prioritise your tasks and finish them in given timeline. Hence, you can choose from the above options the best planner as per your needs.

Taking a productive break during work hours is a great way to refresh and refocus your mind. But what exactly constitutes as a productive break? The answers might vary, but such an activity could include various tasks which will enhance mental and physical productivity. And certainly those tasks would not include aimless scrolling through your social media! 😉

When you have been working for long hours at a stretch, you are not only mentally drained but it is stressful to the eyes as well. Since most of our jobs require constant staring at the computer screens, it gets really tiresome.

Sometimes, people get engrossed in their work and don’t leave their desks until lunch breaks. In that case, the 1 or 1.5 hour lunch break is all they have to relax and rejuvenate their mind. This is not a good practice as your mind and body need pauses from a continuous rigorous activity.  Hence, it is recommended that you take short breaks from continuously working in a same posture every hour or so. I personally work for about 1.5 hours at a stretch and then take a 10-15 minute break.

Below are discussed 11 productive ideas for taking breaks during your work hours, to help you gain energy for your mind and body when you resume your work. You can easily perform any of these activities on your short breaks. You can schedule as many of these as possible in your longer lunch break as well.

1. EXERCISE/STRETCH/WALK

Either you take just a single break during your whole work day or you take multiple short breaks during the day, don’t forget the importance of stretching. It is great for your mind and body and helps you keep active throughout the day.

You can incorporate physical activity by taking a walk to grab your lunch from nearby café, or if you don’t have to buy food then just a simple walk outdoors is good enough. If you keep a yoga mat handy at your work place, then you can take it outdoors and make full use of it. This however depends on the weather and your work location. So if going outdoors is not possible, use the yoga/exercise mat in your work place and have a good 15-20 min stretch. If you feel overwhelmed by the idea of exercise mat (and any other exercise equipments) then there are innumerable easy exercises/stretch techniques available online that you can perform from the comfort of your office chair.

While stretching your body, don’t forget that you can utilize this time to do facial exercises as well. They hardly take 5 minutes and are super easy to perform.

2. MEDITATE

Another productive idea for work break is meditation. Meditation is a great way to give your mind and body a much needed pause. It helps in increasing mental focus, reduction in anxiety and stress, and enhancing your memory. The stillness of the moment is sometimes the key to clear up the cutter accumulated in your brain.

There are many different form of meditation that you can practice. It can either be a guided or unguided practice. Mindfulness, spirituality and mantra meditation are among the most popular ones. This is such a diverse topic that one can’t recommend a fit for all solution. Meditate indoors on your yoga mat, do any spiritual practice that aligns with your beliefs or just sit in silence and focus on your breaths. The idea is to give your brain a moment to pause and focus on your thoughts to achieve concentration and awareness.

Don’t stress yourself about being perfect at it from day one. It’s usually pretty hard to focus on your thoughts in the beginning (speaking from personal experience). The trick is to be consistent every day for whatever amount of time is feasible for you. Just start with 5 minutes a day (or some people even do it for 2 minutes in the beginning), then gradually increase the duration once you start getting in the flow, and reap the benefits along the way.

3. READ A BOOK

If you like to read books but also struggle to find time for it and don’t feel like reading before bed because you feel exhausted, it’s better to accommodate your reading time during your work breaks. This way you can not only read multiple books simultaneously (yes that’s possible!) but also don’t feel guilty when you miss your bedtime reading due to tiredness.

You can designate single or multiple slots for reading throughout the day. For example, on an ideal day right before the start of my work routine, I try to read a chapter of my holy book. Then during the day, I keep a minimum 30-minute slot during work breaks for reading any self-development or productivity related book to keep me motivated. (These days I’m reading Start with Why by Simon Sinek ). If I get lucky then I end up reading something light right after I finish off my work for about 15-20 minutes. On most days if the before and after slots can’t be managed, at least the slot of during work hours is enough to tick on the box of my daily habit of reading.

It would be an added bonus if you have a physical book to read from, rather than staring on the screen. This way you will utilize your work break to the maximum by giving your eyes a rest from the screen glare as well.

4. LISTEN TO A PODCAST

Podcasts have been such a trend lately, and I must confess, I have been late to jump on the bandwagon! There are many informative, productive and educational podcasts available that you can listen to in your work breaks. Of course you can also choose the ones from entertainment category. I personally gravitate towards the current affairs or personal development ones to keep me updated and inspired during my work hours. (The entertainment stuff I usually keep for after office hours).

Listening to podcasts is such an interesting activity for productive work break because you can perform other tasks while performing it. For example, you can enjoy your meal by savouring every bite while listening to your favorite podcast. Though I personally prefer to practice mindfulness in whatever I’m doing as much as possible, hence I suggest to enjoy one thing at a time to relax your mind and feel calm after your work break.

5. PREPARE A CALMING DRINK

Another productive break idea for work is to replenish your water intake. (Have a look at some of the best bottles that motivate you to drink more water). Aside from plain water, having a cup of calming drink during the work break is divine! Preparing your drink during work break is a great activity to move your body from a stagnant position. If you work from home, then you have the added advantage of access to your pantry where you would keep your teas and drinks. You can try a new recipe or prepare a drink any time your heart desires.

For folks working in a traditional office setup, having a mini pantry stocked with your favorite teas is a life changer! Any tea lovers here would agree that preparing exotic teas and enjoying them in beautiful tumblers (like this pretty little thing) works as a conversation starter among your colleagues.

6. SOLVE A PUZZLE

To keep your mind active and attentive, solving puzzles would contribute as a productive work break activity. It increases your mental attentiveness and helps your brain focus and concentrate on the tasks more effectively. A quick and fun way to give your brain power some much needed boost. Crossword puzzles for adults like this one is a good option to try!

7. LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE

If you have a zest for learning new languages, or learning commonly used phrases in different languages, you can use your work break for this productive activity. You can allocate as little as 15 minutes to practice a new language. Depending on your learning level, you can utilize this time to enhance your knowledge. For example, for an upper-beginner level, you can learn a new word and try to make at least 5 sentences with it. For an absolute beginner, one can learn a bunch of new words like different forms of vocabulary sets, etc.

8. SPEND TIME WITH PLANTS

Keeping plants in your work area is beneficial to your overall health as they purify the air around. They also add a pleasant look to the overall ambience of your work space. Whether it’s your work from home setup or workstation at office, you can keep a plant (or plants) that fits your available space.

Spending time with plants and maintaining them is a therapeutic hobby that you can practice daily in your productive work breaks. You can water them as per their requirement and take care of the damaged leaves, if any. Manage your activity as per your break slot and you will surely feel fresh and relaxed afterwards.

9. ORGANISE YOUR WORK SPACE (PHYSICAL AND VIRTUAL)

This goes without saying that a tidy, mess free workspace is excellent for your mental focus and productivity. During your work breaks, you can allocate some time to organize physical items on your desk to keep it clean and clear from unnecessary junk. Similarly, it’s a good habit to keep your monitor and phone screens clear of unused folders/icons/apps, etc. A frequent cleaning and organizing ritual for your workspace will reduce the visual as well as mental clutter. (Want to know how to set up and maintain a clutter free work space, read more here).

10. SPEND TIME AT YOUR VISION BOARD

Another productive idea for work break is to spend time at your vision board. Vision boards are a great way to keep you inspired and motivated. You can set up a vision board by placing pictures of objects and situations that you want to achieve and experience in your life. You can even keep a separate board for professional and personal life. These boards can be easily created at your home office or conventional office setup alike. For optimum results, keep your vision board neat and organized.

Spending time at your vision board daily helps you keep focused on your end goals and makes you work consistently with determination and motivation. It is one of the best ways to practice law of attraction (if you haven’t read about it, I highly recommend you to read this life-transforming book).

11. TRY A NEW HOBBY

It’s never too late in life to pick up a new hobby. Learning guitar, starting a new blog, colouring mandalas, making crochets, learning Origami….the list goes on. The amazing thing about these pastime activities is that you can fit them into your limited time slot of work breaks easily. Most of the above mentioned hobbies can be practised whether you work from home or a conventional office. However, if carrying your hobby equipment (like guitar) to your office seems tedious, then you can store it in a designated place if you have suitable space available. They are a fun way to help you learn some new skills as well as refreshing your mind for better focus on your work related tasks.

If you are a fellow or inspiring minimalist who works from home, setting up your home office that showcases your aesthetics and taste is an important task that needs proper attention. A work desk is one of the main items on your shopping list when buying furniture for your home office. To keep a modern and clean outlook of your work space, an office desk with a minimalist design is an excellent purchase. It will not only add to the overall sleek look of your home office, but it will also help you organise your stuff with ease.

Many a times, minimalist design work desks come with exorbitant price tags. However, this does not have to be the case always. After thorough research, a list of budget friendly minimalist desks for home office with best features and elegant designs is compiled for your ease of selection.

BENEFITS OF MINIMALIST OFFICE DESKS

Well, if you are a minimalist, then you would know how aesthetically pleasing is the minimalist furniture for your eyes. Not only for its visual appeal, its a great investment for its technical features as well. Firstly, a minimalist office desk gives a very clean and clutter-free look to the work space. Secondly, it is designed in a compact style which makes it suitable for small spaces. Thirdly, it is easy to clean and organise a minimalist work desk. Last but not the least, if you pick a piece in solid colors, it gives off a luxe vibe to the product (without actually having to cost a fortune!)

Below is the curated list of best affordable minimalist work desks that will be a great addition to your home office.

LIST OF BEST AFFORDABLE MINIMALIST DESKS FOR HOME OFFICE

1. Sauder Beginnings Computer Desk
2. Flash Furniture Clifton Black Computer Desk
3. OneSpace Stanton Computer Desk with Pullout Keyboard Tray
4. Walker Edison Furniture Company Modern Corner L Shaped Workstation
5. CubiCubi Computer Office Desk 63″

5 BEST MINIMALIST DESKS FOR HOME OFFICE

1. Sauder Beginnings Computer Desk

If you are short on space, then this compact design computer desk is a stylish and minimal option to try. The desk is constructed in such a way that it provides ample space for storage/organisation of items as well as placing equipments like Printer, speakers, in their defined spaces. It is suitable for placing laptops as well as CPU and monitor. The cinnamon cherry color adds to the contemporary look of the product. This desk looks quite expensive for its very affordable price tag. It is a rugged product with comfy and easy installation features. Overall a great choice for an affordable office desk under $100.

2. Flash Furniture Clifton Black Computer Desk

This chic minimalist computer table is a fine choice for any home office. The desk comes with sturdy shelves and steel frames. The top two shelves are great for storing monitors, laptops, speakers, etc. You can choose to not install the lower shelf if you are concerned about the leg space. If you do choose to install it, then it adds as an extra storage shelf but its not much spacious to hold the CPU and printer together. The desk has Self-levelling floor glides that prevent the desk from wobbling on uneven floor surfaces and allow the desk to move smoothly. It is very compact and well-built which makes it suitable for small spaces, however, it is not designed to fit a large number of items.

3. OneSpace Stanton Computer Desk with Pullout Keyboard Tray

This affordable and super space-saving desk is equally great for those who work on laptop or the CPU-monitor setup. It has a Pull-out Keyboard shelf and a Bottom Storage shelf which makes it perfect for everyday use. You can easily use the bottom shelf for CPU and printer storage purpose. If you are using a laptop, you can utilise the bottom area for storing your files, folders or any other storage items. This desk is pretty lightweight but is strong in construction and provides overall support up to 150 pounds. It has a sleek and modern design but it can be a difficult to assemble, as some of the users noted. However, after assembly, this sturdy piece provides great utility and usage for its pocket friendly price.

4. Walker Edison Furniture Company Modern Corner L Shaped Workstation

This L-shaped workstation is perfect for people who use more than one monitor, or who have to keep a lot of items on their work desk. This workstation is very sleek and minimalist in terms of design. However, the stylish look does not overshadow its practical features like its weight holding capacity of upto 50 lbs easily, and its suitable length for supporting multiple monitors/other equipments. The overall length is 51 inches from either side of the desk to the middle end of the desk. It is 20 inches from the back to the front of the desk. The only drawback of this desk is the keyboard tray as some users find it place the keyboard and mouse together on the tray. Overall its a very well made and long lasting piece of furniture for this price tag.

5. CubiCubi Computer Office Desk 63″

If space is not an issue, then this CubiCubi Computer Office Desk 63″, Study Writing Table/Simple Style PC Desk with Splice Board is a great choice for your home office. The large table area of 63″(L) x 23.6″(W) x 29.5″(H) provides ample space for computer, monitor, printer, writing, study, and other home office activities. This minimalist office desk has a solid construction with elegant appearance in Black and Espresso color. The load capacity of this sturdy and spacious desk is up to 220lbs. Its easy to assemble and comes with a matching monitor stand and iron hook. The iron hook is a convenient add-on since it can be used to hang a bag or headphone. 

Having explored the best options for affordable minimalist desks for your home office, don’t forget to choose an equally comfortable and stylish office chair to complete the pair! 🙂

BEFORE YOU BUY

If you consider these 3 factors before you select any product to purchase, then it will help you make an intelligent decision as a buyer.

Quality : Are the materials used to manufacture the item up to industry standards? Are they also environmentally friendly?

Design : What are your requirements of size, sturdiness, portability and aesthetics of the product?

Cost : Are you looking for a premium quality product which will last longer or you want to buy a low cost product with average quality?

CONCLUSION

The above list presents some great options to look for when buying a minimalist work desk for your home office. These products are equally suitable for small spaces as well as bigger home offices. While selecting a product for purchasing, be sure to read the product details and check if they fulfil your requirements. Many a times, an overly hyped product is not the one which is suitable to serve your specific needs. Always look for quality-vs-cost balance, while keeping in mind the other factors described above to have a satisfactory shopping experience. Hopefully this curated list will help you choose from the affordable and high quality minimalist office desks available in the market.