Office Storage Ideas to Boost Productivity

 

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It can be hard to stay focused on your work when there are so many things that are creating clutter. If you want to stay organized, you need to think about adding storage space to your office and making it more functional. In addition to that, you’ll create better time management and become more patient because you’ll learn how to organize your papers and your work essentials. There are some simple rules that you need to follow in order to achieve the perfect arrangement and be able to work without worrying about your working area being too crowded.

Multifunctional furniture

When you think about your office, you’ll realize that the majority of space is used by large pieces of furniture. That’s space that you can’t replace with storage because you need desks and chairs, but you can use furniture pieces that will provide you with both seating arrangement and storage. Use desks with drawers and place your favorite office supplies there in order to avoid clutter all over your desks. In addition to that, create storage space wherever you can - from benches to lounge area - and use them for items that you don’t use too often or additional supplies that you need in bulk.

Floating shelves

Sometimes, it is important not to break the aesthetic of your office space so if you want to pay attention to the interior design and create storage space, you can play with different types of floating shelves. You can place different supplies, plants, or books that your employees could use. Also, these shelves are a good way to display your finished projects, your best products, or advertising materials. Ask your employees to help you pick items for this space in order to give it another purpose - in addition to being great storage space, this will turn into a wall piece and a focal point everyone is going to notice.

Place necessary items

There are some items that you use often and they need to be stored close to you. If you’re dealing with a great amount of printing, you need to have all the necessary items available at all times. Create a storage space that will have everything organized, from different materials for printing to quality thermal label rolls so you can work without stopping. These items should be handled with care and stored properly in order to avoid chipping or getting damaged, so don’t be afraid to add a new storage cabinet right next to your desk. 

Neat office cabinets

Cabinets take the biggest portion of office storage and you need to make sure that you have the right ones by your side. Anyone can buy office cabinets, but you need to think about the practical side of them and whether you’re actually going to use them to the fullest. This essential piece of office furniture is something all the employees will use so you need to create enough space for everyone’s files and other work-related items. Cabinets will not only serve as your main storage solution, but they will also allow you to become more organized and avoid clutter.

Interesting bookshelves

If you think about small offices, there isn’t too much space where you can place large pieces of storage without narrowing the space even more or making it look unappealing. However, bookshelves are always good to use because they don’t take up too much space, they’re visually appealing, and they can be used for storing everything you need. In addition to that, you can always have things close to your reach, and if you don’t want something to be out on display, you can always use stylish bins and baskets to store all of your essentials. You can play with dimensions and create a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf and add a small ladder. That way you can have more storage space and an interesting piece that will add style to your office.

When it comes to creating office storage, you need to find a balance between style and the amount of space you’ll have for storing all of your essentials. Keep in mind that you need to have plenty of space for all of the things you’ll need for being productive, inspired, and able to get things done.