Sooo...to solve this problem I've taken to searching the 'net on the subject of office organization. Following are some of the tips and projects I've found.
Source: marthastewart.com
For me, desk space is always an issue, so the key to finding more space is looking up. You can use the walls to hang clip boards with notes, schedules and other important papers and to do lists you need to keep up with. Utilize the hooks above the clip boards for small, less often used objects. A roll of tape, scissors, rubber bands...whatever your mind can conjure up. Bring an inexpensive, plastic pegboard into the home office to hang over your desk or on the wall beside your desk. You can add hooks and containers to the pegboard and bring everything you need on a daily basis right in front of you, just above your computer.
If your short on desk space then you don't want bins stacking up for incoming and outgoing mail. Instead, you can create a diy mail sorter with this simple tutorial from bright and blithe blog. It's made from unbleached cotton, this mail sorter can be hung on a neighbouring door or wall. The tutorial includes printable labels for "action required," "to be paid," "to be filed," and "to be sorted."
I LOVE this idea-- if you're looking to create more desk space, look up, and organize with a wine rack. Attaching under the shelf wine or stemware racks to a wall bookshelf, gives you more room for those everyday supplies. Simply insert glass cylinders in the racks then fill with pens, pencils, markers, and even paint brushes. And hey, you can always have a bottle of wine in your office...some days momma NEEDS it! Right?!? hehe ;)
I Heart Organizing offers more insight into ways to create more room for more concise organization. Attach baskets to walls for folders, reference guides or craft papers. Attach a towel bar or rail above your desk space with hooks for hanging scissors, tape, and Asker Cups from Ikea that can hold pens, pencils and more. (I think this looks SOO pretty)
You can always hide your filing cabinet inside a chest when not in use by creating a Mini Office in a Chest. Oh Martha you're so wise--- Not only does this allow you to hide important papers out of view in a room that you might not want to look like an office, it can also double as extra seating by throwing a few throw pillows on top. This chest is large enough to hold a mountain of files, plus it allows for extra storage on TOP of your files with a removable tray that stacks neatly over files for extra paper clips, staples, etc. The inside of the chest drawer doubles as a cork board for pinning important notices. *Just be careful not to stub your toes....knowing me I'd have to wear steel toed boots in my home office if I had a big ol'chest in it!
Oooh...and don't forget to use the side of your desk for more storage room and places to tack notes. Install a magnetic knife wall mount to the side of your desk or a shelving unit and attach magnetic hooks. Use it to hang your keys, purse, or even binder clips with notes.
Do you have ideas to share? I'd love to hear them. Just leave your favorite tips in the comments!
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