The Budget-Friendly DIY Your Office Is Missing

Staying organized and on task in your home office is essential to your work from home success. That said, it can be challenging, especially when you don't have the right tools. Whether you're neurodivergent and looking for ways to get your home organized when you have ADHD or are simply wondering how to create a home office that works for you, this budget-friendly cork board will upgrade your office in an instant and provide some visual organization to keep you on track. You'll cover foam board with cork and place it in a frame.

For this project, you will need a large picture frame, some cork sheet, a piece of foam board, adhesive, an exacto knife (or scissors), and a staple gun. Alternatively, you can skip the foam board and cork sheet and go straight for a piece of cork board instead. Just keep in mind, however, that cork board might be harder to fit into the frame depending on how thick it is. If you're looking to customize this project, you can also opt to paint the cork and/or paint the frame to better fit your home office's aesthetic. You can paint the cork with a small roller brush and the frame with spray paint.

Now, it's time to assemble. First, measure the inside dimensions of your frame and mark it on the cork and foam board. Then, using an exacto knife or scissors, cut your cork and foam to size so they will fit. Remember, you will want the edge of your cork and foam to rest slightly on the frame's interior edge so you can later staple the pieces together.

Next, adhere your cork to your foam using glue – a good spray adhesive is helpful here. If you're opting to paint your cork sheet or picture frame, now is the time to do that as well. Finally, once dry, use your staple gun to attach the DIY cork board to the frame. Note, however, that this only works if you've sourced a vintage frame that's made of wood. For modern frames, you can use the flexible points to secure your board into the frame instead.

And just like that, this simple DIY is complete. Now all that's left to do is hang the frame on a blank wall or over your desk and start covering it in to-do lists, inspiring quotes, and helpful reminders. If you're looking for ways to customize this bulletin board DIY, try turning it into a personal vision board or goals board instead. If you want to create a larger version without the frame, check out a cork board wall idea that will upgrade your home office.