In today’s post, I invite you to explore these home office organization ideas and see how my office has evolved after almost two years of waiting. Discover the elements of an organized home office, so you too can enhance your working space.
I have been working more and more from home since last summer, when I decided to make some “power” changes to fit my family’s needs better.
This has been a welcomed change of pace for myself and my family, and I are truly enjoying it.
However, our office was less than efficient, and let me tell you, it was NOT inviting. Did I say it was not pretty either?
My husband and I had separate home offices in our previous homes, and in this house, we decided to use a large room and combine our offices.
As the kids grew and their list of homework and projects expanded, we also needed to make room for them to sit and work close to us.
The new office has been in the works for almost two years, and it’s finally in place. I had tons of fun selecting, assembling, and, of course, organizing it.
Try these home office organization ideas:
Consider Logistics
If you work from home, make a list of not only what you’d like to have in this space, but also how you want to feel while in it.
How many hours a day are you spending in the office? Is it a shared space? Will it serve another purpose, like being a guest room?
Also, consider how you work best when selecting your workspace. Is it in a quiet corner without interruptions, or do you not mind the kids coming and going?
Where do you want your office to be? In the house but with a separate entrance?
In our case, I can still see the kids, but in case I decide to hire help, I don’t need to have them come through the house.
Make it Comfortable
Take your seat – Ensure you select seating and furniture with excellent ergonomics. Good-looking, upholstered chairs often lack adequate back support or height adjustment. Keep that in mind when choosing your seating.
Find your sweet spot – Think of your desk as the spot you’ll spend most of your time when in the office. Do you work best when looking at a wall? Having a window with a view? Try to sit in a “commanding position”, one in which you see who is coming in.
Have great lighting – You don’t want to be in a dark room trying to read, right? I love having a window to the outdoors, and sunlight has a profoundly positive effect on my mood.
Plan for plenty of working space – In our case, having space for ourselves and the kids was important to us.
Create Storage For All You Need
Schedule a purging session before proceeding to the next step. It’s essential to plan for what you have/can keep. Skipping this step results in higher costs (you purchase more storage than needed) and frustration. Take the time to go through your books and learning materials. Can you let go of anything here?
School Station – the boys find their papers, and I store what will go in their year box
Plan for plenty of storage
My husband is an avid reader and a bookkeeper, so not only books but also school papers, office, and school supplies needed a home.
Use small containers to keep each item separate and organized inside your drawers and cabinets.
Use magazine files to keep reference material organized by topic and easy to find.
Desktop file holders are a great way to keep your files organized and handy.
Plan space for incoming mail and reference papers
Use small containers to keep each item separate and organized inside your drawers and cabinets.
Create a mailing station – Keep your address labels, envelopes, stamps in here. The benefit of having it in a box is that it becomes easily portable.
Papers, Papers Everywhere!
Review your files before proceeding to the next step. Make them up-to-date and shred what isn’t needed. I love this paper management system.
Filing cabinets – Buy good-quality cabinets with drawers that lock when open and extend all the way out.
Have a Desktop File for your business and a separate one for your family and personal papers.
Keep the ones you use the most closer to you: Clients, Receipts, Utilities, etc.
Kick overwhelm to the curb with all the checklists and forms you need to organize your home, family, and time. Create routines that are unique to your family’s needs and schedules.
I'm a homebody at heart who loves all things home — always with simplicity and beauty in mind. I’ve lived across cultures and life stages. I spent over a decade as a professional organizer and educator, and today I share simple, purposeful ways to create a home you love.
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