Office Storage Solutions

Now that you've started decorating your workspace with a few of those tips you got from my previous post, you've probably discovered that you're in need of some storage solutions to help provide a bit of disguise.  Here are a few extra tips for workspace storage:


Magazine Files
These bad boys are great for use on bookshelves, inside cabinets or even directly on top of your desk.  They conceal a multitude of materials from loose paper to spiral bound notebooks and of course, they are great for organizing magazines.  When displaying magazine files have the tall spine showing outward so as to streamline the look.  TIP: don't stack all the magazine files in one location, spread them around.

Baskets/Boxes
Another great way to conceal office materials is to enclose them inside boxes or baskets.  Think about using them all over your office, on your bookcase, shelves or even as your wastebasket.  Depending on the material you select they can have a softening effect on your space and transform the look into a cozy atmosphere.  Boxes with lids are great for concealing anything from extra power cords/cables, paper, CDs, DVDs, etc.  Baskets without lids are great for displaying magazines, books, large rolls of paper that can't be stored anywhere else (i.e. blueprints), umbrellas, etc.  TIP: when housing boxes/baskets below eye level make sure that what you and your clients can see is tidy.

Closed Storage
An office storage essential is to have closed storage available in your space.  Closed storage is great for hiding office sins such as supplies, envelopes, paper, etc.  Closed storage is great for filing invoices and bills and this way everything is kept orderly and out of the line of sight. Keeping loose objects hidden from view creates a calming atmosphere in your office and is very inviting.  You don't have to use the standard office furniture in your space (unless you work in a typical office environment), try selecting furniture that would be used elsewhere in your home i.e. a buffet.  TIP: if you're not so handy with organizing try labeling the shelves or use low boxes with labels to keep everything in it's place.

Behind the Door Storage
A quick and easy solution for small space office storage is to have storage behind the door. Shoe organizers that hang over the back of your door create great opportunity for storage solutions such as excess cords/cables, office supplies, etc.  You can get them in different materials and levels of opacity.  Clear shoe organizers allow you to see what's being stored while canvas organizers hide the contents.  TIP: label the pockets so you know exactly what's inside.

Those are just a few office storage solutions to keep in mind, there are many objects that can be used in your space so get creative and think outside the box, unless the box has a lid and then you could totally use that in your space (wink).


Happy Shopping!


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IKEA