Storage Solutions for Small Workspaces

One of the best ways to increase your work efficiency is to declutter your workspace. There’s only so much “stuff” a small office can contain, though, which can sometimes make things more difficult when you want to keep your workspace organized and tidy.

The good news, though, is that there are plenty of ways that you can optimize your work area, even if it is on the smaller side. Take a look below for some of our top tips for maximizing storage in small places.

Wall Mount Storage Options

When your floor and desk are overflowing, it might be a sign that you’ve overlooked one of the best storage spaces…your walls! People have been installing shelves for years. However, there are several crafty and practical wall mounts that have also recently become popular.

• Pegboard systems are a great way to save space in your drawers and on your desktop. They can be used to hold office supplies such as scissors, headphones, and short cords.
• Corkboards are great for posting or clipping notes, papers, and appointment cards. Even in a digitized world, many people prefer a physical reminder of upcoming tasks and goals.
• Wall boxes are perfect for collecting office mail and for storing folders (especially for files that need to be shared with others!).

By using storage solutions that can mount on your walls, you’ll leave your desk open to be used for focused tasks, instead of piles of clutter.

Cord Organizers

The digital age has made the typical office look like a sound engineer’s booth, filled with cords and cables strewn everywhere. It’s not uncommon for an office (or a desk) to contain a laptop, a phone, a printer or copier, a tablet, and other electronic devices.

Cable organizers and boxes are an excellent way to collect and restrict cords by securing them to parts of a desk or a wall out of view — and more importantly, out of your way!

You can even get power modules to ensure that your office has suitable outlets to power all of those gadgets!

Baskets

There are plenty of attractive shelving options for people who want to save space in their office, but sometimes a better use of those spaces becomes necessary.

Containing smaller items that don’t normally belong on a shelf is an excellent way to eliminate clutter. You can open up a significant amount of space in the office by using baskets and containers of various sizes to store materials that you want easy access to. Because baskets and bins come in a variety of sizes and styles, you can even use them to make your space brighter and more personalized to your individual tastes.

When you’re simply stuck and want to optimize your tiny office, you can also consider enlisting the help of a professional space planner. It can go a long way towards designing that organized and unhampered office you’ve been dreaming of!