Organizing Your Home Office
A well-organized office encourages you to be more productive, allowing you to truly enjoy your work space. Whether this is your primary office space or you just want a quiet spot to check email and pay bills, a home office needs personalized organization that meets your specific needs.
When you’re designing a workspace for your home, these six key features will help you create optimal storage — and allow you to show off your design style.
An appropriately sized workspace: An open and clutter-free desk provides an ideal place to spread out and complete tasks with ease. Consider a long rectangular or L-shaped desk, depending on your needs and the shape of the room. If you plan to share this space with another person, you may want to consider creating separate workspaces.
A mix of shelving options: Having both open and closed shelving gives you maximum storage flexibility. Store frequently used items in attractive baskets or display books and collectibles on the open shelves. For items you’d rather not see, like computer manuals and office supplies, closed shelves allow you to store these items out of sight.
Easy-access drawers: Drawers are an excellent way to store and organize small items like pens, paperclips, and notepads. Adding a lock helps secure sensitive material like files and cheques.
Technology tamers: Keep cords hidden to create a clean look that allows you to stay connected without having to battle tangled cables. A sliding shelf for your printer provides quick accessibility when you need it and hides the bulky piece of technology when you don’t.
Decorative touches: Personalize your workspace by incorporating decorative elements, such as photos, books, or art pieces that express your personality. These special items customize the space to your taste and lifestyle, making your home office so much more than just a workspace.
Walls of storage: Add utility to the walls above your desk with cork or fabric boards, or slat walls. Cork and fabric boards allow you to easily hang inspirational photos, mementos or reminders. With slat walls you can easily store items off of your desk, giving you more desk space and less clutter.