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    8 Ways to Organize Your Home Office

    By | At Home – Tue, Jan 17, 2012 3:01 PM EST

    Add Some Colored Organization BinsAdd Some Colored Organization BinsIf 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!




    Hold Office Supplies in Spice Racks Hold Office Supplies in Spice Racks
    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


    Corral Office Supplies with a Peg Board Corral Office Supplies with a Peg Board
    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.


    Turn Part of Your Living Room into an Office Turn Part of Your Living Room into an 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


    Install Crates on the Walls Install Crates on the Walls
    5. Install Crates on the Walls
    You don't have to install regular, boring horizonal shelves ... try these cool crates instead.


    Cover Magnetic Boards with Pretty Fabrics Cover Magnetic Boards with Pretty Fabrics
    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


    Turn a Nook into an Office Turn a Nook into an Office
    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.


    Make a Rustic Cork Board with Old shutters Make a Rustic Cork Board with Old shutters
    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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