Up on the blog this week, it's all about the organized desk. Sure, working remotely, learning online, and socializing virtually made 2020 the year of Zoom, but let us not forget how much our home “office” desks and tables-turned-work-surfaces have made adjusting to life-on-a-screen possible. They’re the real MVPs, but they can quickly turn into clutter bombs, making your world feel disorganized bordering on overwhelming at times. That’s where these easy desk organization ideas come into play. They help you get your space in order and your interior looking fresh.
Whether you’re thinking of buying a new desk to improve your work from home office game in 2021 or you’re in desperate need of organizing the space you already have, we’ve got all the design inspo you need to make remote life more productive in the new year.
OPTIMIZE THE WALL SPACE ABOVE YOUR DESK WITH FLOATING SHELVES
Expand your work space with just a few taps of a hammer, making room to store extra tech items or books. It's also a clever way to display artwork; you can easily swap in new frames or layer pieces that you love.
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CREATE STORAGE UNDERNEATH AND AROUND THE DESK
If your desk doesn’t have much built-in storage (and frankly, most of the chicer styles out there these days don’t), add some yourself. Stowing a pair of utility carts, rolling cabinets, a small bookshelf, or a set of drawers just to the right or left of where you sit makes it easy to file away those masses of papers that accumulate over the course of the day. For things that can’t easily be filed, take a cue from the office space below and stow them in a tray atop the filing cabinet. It still tucks under the table, so the items are out of immediate sight, yet not buried at the bottom of a drawer.
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USE DRAWER DIVIDERS AND ORGANIZERS FOR OPTIMAL TIDINESS
Drawers are a dream until they progressively become an unintended location for miscellaneous junk. So what’s the best way to make sure only the items that belong in the drawer actually end up there? Insert an adjustable organizer, like this Wayfair find, which has dividers you can reposition to fit exactly what you need.
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CREATE A COMMAND CENTER
Floating shelves are a great starting point, but to truly make the most of your space, work in a command center of sorts. What do we mean by that? A gallery wall that lets you easily keep track of to-do’s, appointments and whatnot, laying things out visually so you’re not totally reliant on your iCal. Consider snagging a multipurpose storage system like this one or DIYing one by collecting the pieces separately. Think white board, calendar, magazine holders, hooks and whatever else you may need to keep you organized.
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ELEVATE YOUR COMPUTER WITH DESK RISERS
Add surface area to your workspace by giving your tech a little lift. Desk risers are a relatively inexpensive means of keeping your laptop, computer monitor and printer out of the way so you always have a clear area to work. Plus, if your desk is on the shorter side, an elevated screen is better for your neck and back. Talk about a win-win.
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HANG A CORK BOARD TO MANAGE YOUR TO-DO LIST
If the full-blown command center is just too much for you, keep things simple and streamlined with a classic corkboard. Pin any active to-do’s there, removing them as you finish each one (which, trust us, is every bit as satisfying as crossing them off a list). Aim for a 60/20/20 mix: 60 percent work, 20 percent inspo images that spark joy and 20 percent empty space, so it doesn’t turn into a messy source of dread.
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FILE LOOSE PAPERS FOR CURRENT TASKS IN LETTER AND FILE HOLDERS
Any paperwork you’re currently working on that needs attention now or in the near future (like, within the next two weeks) can be neatly stored in letter and file holders. It still keeps things easily accessible and top-of-mind, only minus the covered countertop. Bonus: They’re easy to DIY to fit your interior design.
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HIDE YOUR WIRES AND CABLES
While you’re at it, hide those wires so they’re always out of the way. An under-desk cord organizer keeps those cables tidy—and totally out of sight.
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SWAP YOUR TABLE LAMP FOR A FLOOR LAMP
A lamp near your desk is a must, but when you’re trying to keep your space clear, a table lamp is just, well, annoying. But! There’s no need to sacrifice quality lighting in order to save space either. Instead, consider a pair of adjustable-arm wall sconces, a pendant lamp or standing lamp to light up the room while freeing up your counter space.
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I hope you enjoyed this blog post. May it inspire you to get your home office organized and refreshed, no matter what your interior design style is.
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In addition to being a Philadelphia Multifamily Interior Designer, I also design boutique hotels, fitness centers, office spaces, residential development projects, other commercial spaces such as office and retail spaces, and the senior living community throughout the tri state area. We work here in Philadelphia, the main line, and even Nationally!
About the Interior Designer
Tina Delia, a native of Ocean County, NJ, current resident of Philadelphia, is the Founder and Principal Interior Designer of Delia Designs. For the past eleven years, Tina has been steadfast in her vision and continues to develop herself personally and professionally. She is dedicated to excellence and insistence on forward thinking design. At the forefront of her designs is the idea that our spaces have the ability to transform our lives. She is looking to move us, inspire us to see, think and create freely. After all, it's not only about creating beautiful spaces.
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