8 Ways to Organize Your Home Office
If you're working from home, even part of the time, you know that it's hard to keep everything organized. And many of us don't have space dedicated in our homes for an office. Don't despair. Here are some great ideas to help you carve out a working area (even if it seems like you don't have any). Plus, brilliant ideas for keeping that working space organized!
1. Add Some Colored Organization Bins
Some people paint walls. Some add bright rugs. But a great way to brighten up a monochrome color palette is with a collection of bright bins!
2. Hold Office Supplies in Spice Racks
I love the idea of using organization tools in unexpected ways ... like using spice racks to store your office doodads!
Related: 13 space-saving ways to organize your garage
3. Corral Office Supplies with a Peg Board
Here's another great example of using an organization tool from a different room - in this case, the garage or work room - in the office.
4. Turn Part of Your Living Room into an Office
Turn one end of your living room into a home office by making a space that fits the style and blends seamlessly into your decor!
Related: 15 clever ways to organize your kitchen
5. Install Crates on the Walls
You don't have to install regular, boring horizonal shelves ... try these cool crates instead.
6. Cover Magnetic Boards with Pretty Fabrics
Use a magnet board to organize bits and pieces in your office - and cover it with a cool fabric. It's easy to swap fabrics around, too! (Just don't store your electronics on the magnet board ...)
Related: Clever tricks to get your laundry room organized
7. Turn a Nook into an Office
Turn a little nook into an office. And if you don't have much space, go up to the ceiling with storage.
8. Make a Rustic Cork Board with Old shutters
Pin your inspirations, parking tickets, reminders, and mementos on a cute cork board, framed with vintage shutters.
- By Jennifer Hadfield
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