The Complete Guide to Home Office Storage

Working from home can give you a great work-life balance. But to remain productive and keep your home tidy, you must give some thought to home office storage. Keeping your papers, files and office supplies stored away gives you more room to think and focus — which is crucial for your productivity levels.

Of course, there’s a lot more to home office storage than buying a few filing cabinets — although that is important. Here are a few tips and office storage ideas that will help you make the best possible use of the available space in your home.

How to Avoid Clutter in Your Office

If you’ve ever worked from home, you probably already know how easy it is to accumulate clutter. A seriously cluttered home office can make it hard to concentrate and leave your home looking unkempt. Fortunately, the right approach to home office storage can prevent these issues from occurring.

Get a Desk with Drawers

Your home office desk isn’t just where you work — it’s also where you keep your most-used items. You simply can’t afford to waste the potential storage space that’s under your desk, so buy a quality office desk that contains at least two spacious drawers. Just make sure you set the ideal desk height; otherwise, you’ll have to stretch to reach items.

Our Tips for Optimizing Your Space

Most home offices are small and cramped, so looking for innovative home office storage ideas is crucial. Thankfully, there are a few quick wins when it comes to creating office storage solutions from virtually nothing.

Utilize Under Desk Storage

Take a look under your home office desk right now. If there’s dead space down there, you’re missing out on possibly the simplest home office storage solution. A small filing cabinet, storage box or set of drawers could utilise the space with minimal effort.

Desk Pedestals

Perhaps the most attractive and functional of all under-desk office storage solutions is a desk pedestal. Lightweight, compact and functional, this simple item of office furniture can be used for storing documents and office items you use regularly. Choose a product with wheels for easy access.

Use Your Wall Space

How much wall space are you wasting in your home office? A blank wall has huge potential for home office storage — if you use it correctly. Could a kitchen-style cabinet give you somewhere to store your tea and coffee facilities? Could a set of shelves be the perfect location for your box files? Don’t waste precious wall space on art and calendars if you’re struggling for storage space.

Tidy Up Your Desk

Research has shown that a clear desk policy can help office workers to remain focused for longer — and therefore more productive. By keeping your desk tidy, you can designate certain areas for stationery and other office supplies. Invest in some desk organisers, and always make sure the only things on your desk are the things you’re actually using.

Cable Management

Desk cable management is an often overlooked aspect of home office storage planning. By clearing away cables, you can make more space for the things you’ll actually use during a working day. Whether you use cable ties, conduit solutions or trunking, getting those dreaded cables away from your desk will help you to concentrate on the work at hand.

Mount Your Monitors

Make more space for on-desk storage by mounting your monitor on a stand or wall. There are some very effective dedicated monitor mounts that make this job very easy. Use the space you create to store important, everyday items you’ll use regularly.

Use Movable Storage

For flexible home office storage, keep as many things on wheels as possible. That way, you can wheel them in and out when you need them — or when you need to create space. Filing cabinets, pedestal drawers, trolleys and wheeled desks can all give you options when you need to make space in a hurry.

Storage Ideas from Office Supermarket

Office Supermarket is home to a range of quality home office storage solutions at great prices. Manufactured to an incredibly high standard, these items should help you to make the best possible use of space in your home office.

Lockers

Remove clutter, personal possessions, clothing and valuable and place them in an office locker for safekeeping. This is a very simple and quick way to tidy a home office in a hurry.

The Bisley 1-Door Wardrobe Locker is a simple solution that comes with a storage shelf and a coat hook. There’s also a nametag holder and ventilation holes to prevent mould growth. The right office lockers can give you lots of home office storage while adding an attractive decorative element to the space.

Bookshelves

A quick, no-nonsense home office storage solution is a bookcase. Office Supermarket is home to a range of functional and attractive office bookcases that can add an element of style to the space. Take the 1800mm High Book Case, for instance. Available in a choice of six colour and finish options, this premium product features four shelves, a one-piece MDF back panel and adjustable feet. There’s a 1200mm option if you’re looking for something a little smaller.

Cubby Storage

Cubby storage gives you quick access to essential office items while adding a decorative element to the space. Comprised of a series of shelves and square storage compartments, cubby storage allows you to slide storage boxes in and out with ease. For something similar, take a close look at the Systems Combination Unit with Tambour Doors and Open Top. Featuring three storage compartments and a lockable unit at the bottom, this premium item of office furniture is both a shelving unit and a storage box.

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FAQs

How do I maximize space in a small home office?

Treat every inch of your home office as a potential storage solution. You can use walls to hang shelves, under-desk areas to place pedestal drawers and your desk for storing everyday files and office supplies. And if you keep as many storage solutions on wheels, you can move them to create space at a moment’s notice.

How do I create storage in a small office?

The best way to create home office storage in confined areas is to utilise dead space. In your office, this may be the area under your desk. It may involve using bookcases and cabinets on your blank walls.

How do I make my office desk look professional?

The best way to make a home office look professional is to furnish it with premium office furniture. You’ll find a range of office desks, home office storage solutions and ergonomically designed office chairs at Office Supermarket.

How do I add storage to my desk?

Adding storage to your desk is probably easier than you realise. The simplest way is to buy a pedestal drawer and slide it under your desk. You can also mount your computer monitor on a stand to clear space. Keep your desk clear of unnecessary items, and you’ll always have room for everyday items such as stationery.