6 STEPS TO ORGANIZE
YOUR HOME OFFICE
Remote working has become popular in recent years,
but the “working-from-home” economy bloomed
exponentially as the world was forced to confront the
COVID-19 pandemic.
The need for home
offi ce spaces has increased
as more people
work from home.
Many people have
retrofi tted various
spaces around their
homes into areas to
get work done. More
organized home
work spaces can increase productivity. Individuals can follow
these guidelines to create effective, organized home offi ces.
Begin with the desk
The desk is the primary spot where work will take place. The
right desk accessories can provide visual appeal and also serve
practical purposes. Have cups for holding pens and pencils,
baskets and bins for larger items, and store whatever you can
elsewhere so it does not lead to clutter on the desk. Store wireless
printers in a cabinet or even on a bookshelf so it doesn’t
take up real estate on the desk.
Create a printing station
While you’re moving that wireless printer elsewhere, designate
a space to serve as the central printing hub. This way children
who need to print assignments for school will know where to
go as well. Printer supplies like extra ink cartridges and printer
paper can be kept in decorative storage boxes nearby.
Increase your shelving
Shelving can help keep items organized and off the desk in
home offi ces without closets or drawers. Look for shelves that
blend in with decor but are sturdy enough to be functional.
Organize paperwork
Figure out a system that works for you to help tidy up papers
you choose to save. While some papers can be scanned
and stored as digital fi les, color-coded fi le folders can organize
statements and other important documents. This makes
it easy to fi nd the folder you need when looking for certain
documents.
Establish a charging station
Repurpose certain items, such as a desk organizer, into an easily
accessible electronics charging station where phones and
tablets can charge at one time.
Make essential binders
HGTV suggests making binders that can store the most important
papers for easy access — even in an emergency. Set up
a binder for automotive paperwork, including repair receipts,
a medical binder where key medical records are kept, a binder
for manuals for devices in the home, and one to store fi nancial
planning documents.
These organizational tips can help remedy common problems
around a home offi ce.
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