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Lifehacker's Workplace Spring Cleaning

032409_tf_cleanup_m.jpgThe world must be super concerned about identity security, because the folks at Lifehacker.com are bribing their readers with a paper shredder to take before and after pictures as they clean up their office spaces. They've seen cubicles, home offices and even a lab go from a cluttered and thoughtless mess to a space worthy of—toot, toot—Apartment Therapy and Unplggd's approving glance. A few great spaces after the jump...

 
 

Motivated by different needs; like trying to sell a house, wanting less stress throughout the day or just going after a better looking office; Lifehacker's readers got to town and worked their butts off in 2 days to transform these spaces.

Also note that while some desks and cubicles got the full makeover and were replaced and painted, a few of these images will show you that just a quick sweep of all the clutter—not just papers but toys, too—will keep you in a serene workspace.

Which is your favorite?

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Look!, transform, declutter, desk, home office, makeover, contest, cubicle, Lifehacker

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hmmm lost on how the top one, the after shot is better? Looks boring, sterile and plain. At least the before had a bit of character.

posted by jmorey on March 24th 2009 at 11:46am
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interesting idea to lay wood flooring on the carpet in a cubicle area (last pics)

posted by suzannejb on March 25th 2009 at 7:21am
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Does anybody knows how the lights in the desk are done (first pic)

posted by Martien on March 25th 2009 at 8:02am
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