need to decorate my office

mikeith · 12-21-2011, 01:09 PM

ok so i've had an office for a while and its still plain as crap. cars and racing is the way i would like to do it but i want it to look classy, most motorsport oriented stuff i find online is classless and trashy looking.

anyone know of any good places to get good office decor that will not look too lame.

NYCGP · 12-21-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeith

ok so i've had an office for a while and its still plain as crap. cars and racing is the way i would like to do it but i want it to look classy, most motorsport oriented stuff i find online is classless and trashy looking.

anyone know of any good places to get good office decor that will not look too lame.

Have you thought of bringing in a professional? You don't seem like the type of person that knows what you want. Decorating spaces is about self awareness and the need to personalize things. People who don't decorate their spaces tend to be more interested in meat and potatoes as opposed to the icing on the cake, if you know what I mean.

In other words, if you want it done, you might save yourself a lot of time energy and money by having someone help you.

Tondtar · 12-21-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by NYCGP

Have you thought of bringing in a professional? You don't seem like the type of person that knows what you want. Decorating spaces is about self awareness and the need to personalize things. People who don't decorate their spaces tend to be more interested in meat and potatoes as opposed to the icing on the cake, if you know what I mean.

In other words, if you want it done, you might save yourself a lot of time energy and money by having someone help you.

Amen to that ....Give the suffering architects some jobs these days, dammit!!!

BTM · 12-21-2011, 01:28 PM

Lots of vintage style motor racing posters/prints here http://www.art.com/gallery/id--b6263...EEFC5BC8C3819B I believe they will frame things for you as well

CollinsE90 · 12-21-2011, 01:35 PM

Do many customers frequent?

mikeith · 12-21-2011, 01:57 PM

customers dont come to my office, i'm usually at thiers. its more for me. its not even an "office" per say. but a glorifed cubicle. i'm an account manager and when i'm not out checking on my customers i'm in here placing orders, fixing problems etc etc.

dont really want to hire a pro since its not MY office and just needs a few touches

mikeith · 12-21-2011, 02:11 PM

took a few quick pics to show you guys what little space i'm workin with

chinoxs203 · 12-22-2011, 09:27 AM

little space. lol.. thats bigger then some offices

not sure of your theme

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2008/03..._part_three-2/

Comet · 12-22-2011, 09:34 AM

die cast models?
some high quality ones do exist

Bimmer84 · 12-22-2011, 09:37 AM

Go to your local movie rental store and see if they have old posters. If you are into posters at all, because I don't think framed art will look good in a bricked walled cubicle... check Amazon.. I see posters/art on there all the time for 1 penny plus shipping... just bought some Red Sox ones the other day for the man cave.

Comet · 12-22-2011, 09:43 AM

also you can get mounted car parts
like a piston and stuff

they can look good

mikeith · 12-22-2011, 09:58 AM

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die cast models?
some high quality ones do exist

thought about that when i innitially assembled the shelves (yeah i had to assemble this area from scratch)

i thought about doing one shelf with various redbull diecast race cars and a rebull sign behind it like t these

mikeith · 12-22-2011, 10:00 AM

i like the idea of the "quality ones" but they run like $200+ so a shelf of 3 will be over $600

NYCGP · 12-22-2011, 10:16 AM

Damn mike that shit is depressing...

mikeith · 12-22-2011, 10:27 AM

Tell me about it

Sara · 12-22-2011, 10:49 AM

I decorated mine with tons of photos. A rug would dress up the floor. Just get a clear mat so your chair can roll.

Comet · 12-22-2011, 10:54 AM

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i like the idea of the "quality ones" but they run like $200+ so a shelf of 3 will be over $600

deco isn't cheap
but you do get to keep it "forever"
it is yours and you move from office to office

choicez · 12-22-2011, 11:30 AM

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I decorated mine with tons of photos. A rug would dress up the floor. Just get a clear mat so your chair can roll.

Thought I remember reading you work at VS. I love their office decorations.

Sara · 12-22-2011, 11:33 AM

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Thought I remember reading you work at VS. I love their office decorations.

I left the company earlier this year. I work for a law firm now.

infinitekidM2C · 12-22-2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeith

Tell me about it

Don't go all American Psycho on us...decide on a theme and go from there.

choicez · 12-22-2011, 11:40 AM

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I left the company earlier this year. I work for a law firm now.

Congrats! Guess no more VS discounts and law firm doesn't have that sexy factor either.

Sara · 12-22-2011, 11:44 AM

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Congrats! Guess no more VS discounts and law firm doesn't have that sexy factor either.

I loved the company but managing retail for 4 years you really dont have a life. Im much more happier where I am now and it shows lol. First thing I did was buy a 2011 335

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mikeith Lieutenant 35 Rep 450 Posts Drives: 07 E90 335i. TiAG Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: lubbock, tx iTrader: (0)	i like the idea of the "quality ones" but they run like $200+ so a shelf of 3 will be over $600
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