13 Cheap Office Christmas Decorations for Your Desk
Decorate your office for Christmas without spending much. These 13 affordable ideas use simple, inexpensive decor for desks, cubicles and workspaces. Find the 20+ best places to buy Christmas decorations for your home here.
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Decorating for Christmas at work doesn’t need to mean buying another tote full of holiday decorations.
Whether you’re decorating a desk, cubicle or home office, a few inexpensive Christmas touches can make your workspace feel a lot more festive without spending much money.
And before you buy anything, shop your Christmas decorations at home first. An extra strand of lights, Christmas mug, small picture frame or decoration that no longer has a spot in your house might be exactly what you need at work.
These are some of my favorite cheap office Christmas decorations because most cost very little, and several won’t cost you anything at all.
Easy Ways to Make Your Workspace Feel Festive
13 Cheap Office Christmas Decorations for Work
Who says you need to spend much on your office Christmas decorations? I sure don’t! You can be thrifty and add in one or two items from your next Target run. Build your Christmas stash each year!
Free Christmas Printables — These printables are in the pretty printables library! Feel free to download them and use them throughout your office for free Christmas decor! You could hang them with Washi tape or print them to size for a picture frame. Don’t have access to the Printables Library? Let’s fix that! Click here to gain access.
Garland — Keep it simple with some retro pom-pom garland to drape over your cubicle walls or shelves. You can keep traditional Christmas colors or go a little fun with different shades of red & green. Love sparkle? Decorate with the super inexpensive garland in any color! Celebrating Hanukkah? This garland is perfect for you!
Mini Trees — Who says the tree needs to stay at home? This little tabletop Christmas tree is perfect for a minimalist tree or filling up with mini ornaments! Extra bonus? It’s a great office Secret Santa gift. Love the look of Bottlebrush trees? They are perfect for desks since they are so small and truly affordable. I’ve seen them everywhere from Target to World Market.
Full Sized Office Christmas Tree — Have lots of space in your area? Bring in a 6′ artificial tree! One time, co-workers raved about the days when they brought in a full, life-sized tree and how many compliments they received. They enjoyed sharing the tree with anyone who stopped by their office for help.
Where to buy a 6′ Artificial Christmas Tree for Cheap
- Facebook Marketplace (be safe!)
- Goodwill/Local Thrift Store
- Ask around any local B/S/T Facebook Groups!
Stockings — Do you share an office mate? Use Command Hooks and hang up a couple of stockings on your walls! I’ve been carrying around the same red and green ones for years. For less than $3 it’s a fun little way to incorporate the holidays!
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USB Powered Novelty Items– The engineer in me loves all things powered by USB ports. I’ve always used a mini, 6″ tall tree, but these days, you can find just about any light-up holiday item powered via USB.
Candy Dish — Do you keep mints or small candy on your desk? Swap out your usual bowl for a Winter or Holiday themed bowl. Before you buy a new bowl, double-check that you don’t already have one. Over the years I’ve received so many bowls/small plates for gifts or as a promo item. I always forget to use them at home!
Picture Frame — We all have those holiday picture frames that we forget about! This year, print off on your printer a Christmas photo from last year and pop that photo in one of those photos and use them on your desk!
Old Family Christmas Cards— Do you keep a copy of each of your Christmas Cards? If you’re like me, they usually end up in a Christmas tote somewhere. Take them out this year and hang them inside your office. They are an instant small talk conversation starter.
Coffee Mug— Are you always drinking a hot cup of coffee during the day? Swap out your usual mug for one you already have at home! I’m guilty of having way too many Christmas mugs and never using them enough. How funny is this one for your work BFF?
Christmas Lights— Does your office allow lights? If so, add in some mini lights to keep your desk extra merry! If you have extra lights at home, bring them into your office to light up your desk or office.
Fake Snow for Shelves — Do you have a bookshelf or open shelf in your area? The next time you are at the Dollar Tree or Target, pick up a blanket of fake snow to add some texture to your office! The fake snow should roll out in one section. You can cut it to size and slightly pull it away to give it a more natural look. Clean up is a breeze!
How to Decorate Your Office for Christmas on a Budget
My biggest money-saving tip is simple: shop your own Christmas storage first.
Before buying new office decorations, look through the things you already own. I always seem to have a Christmas mug, small decoration, extra strand of lights or holiday picture frame that I like but don’t necessarily have room for at home anymore.
Bring one or two of those pieces to work, then fill in only what you’re missing. Dollar stores, thrift stores and inexpensive seasonal sections are perfect for small items like garland, stockings and mini trees.
You don’t need to decorate the entire office. Two or three festive touches are usually enough to make your desk or workspace feel completely different.
The Best Places to Find Affordable Holiday Decor
My biggest advice would be to shop your holiday storage totes first, then add one or two new things each year! You’ll likely find great deals at any of these local stores or online. #PrimeForTheWin
- Dollar Tree
- Target Dollar Spot
- Walmart
- Michaels
- Thrift Stores
- Facebook Marketplace – especially for larger trees
- Amazon – when convenience matters
Christmas Decorating Ideas for Different Workspaces
- For a Desk: Mini tree + Christmas mug + framed printable
- For a Cubicle: Garland + stockings + battery-operated lights
- For a Home Office: Small tree + lights + a few decorations borrowed from the rest of the house
- For a Shared Office: A small tree or garland in a common area that everyone can enjoy!
My Favorite Office Christmas Decor Things
I couldn’t help but share some of my favorite items for helping you decorate your office/desk/cubicle this Christmas! I hope that you find some inspiration here.
Make yourself a little more joyful this holiday season by making your desk welcoming. Adding 2 or 3 items that celebrate the holiday season will allow you to feel cheerful without creating stress with more to do. Enjoy your hot cup of coffee, Christmas music in your headphones, and the garland!
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Thanks for sharing this wonderful idea. It really helps me a lot. i would love to try this in christmas keep posting such amazing ideas
Thanks for sharing this. It really looks beautiful & will not burn a hole in my pocket.
I love this idea for affordable office Christmas decorations! I would definitely try some of these out!
I love the blanket of snow idea! My office is really making an effort to create a cozy and fun environment this holiday season, they’re encouraging us to bring in our own decor, getting hot cocoa machines, getting the carpets cleaned, the whole nine yards! I was at a loss of how to decorate my desk though, so thanks for the inspo!
Love these ideas! As a small business owner on a tight budget, it’s great to have affordable options for decorating the office for Christmas. Thanks for sharing!
Loved these budget-friendly decoration ideas! The DIY ornaments are especially cute and really personalize the office space. Can’t wait to try them out this holiday season! Thanks for the inspiration!
I loved your ideas for affordable office Christmas decorations! The DIY ornaments are such a fun touch, and I can’t wait to try making them with my team. Thanks for the inspiration!
I love these ideas! It’s so refreshing to see affordable decoration suggestions that can instantly brighten up the office without breaking the bank. Can’t wait to try some of these DIY projects!
Loved these creative and inexpensive decoration ideas! The DIY approach makes it so much more personal. Can’t wait to try some of these with my team this holiday season! Thank you for the inspiration!