Setting the Foundation

Straightaway, we’re getting into the decluttering stuff first, which is undeniably the most important step to creating a surely elevated work from home experience. 

Unquestionably your home office is only as good as its foundation. Therefore when assessing your space, consider factors like how you use your items, ergonomic design, lighting and comfort. Our rule of thumb is that regardless the size of your space, it needs to function first and look beautiful second (though it is a very close second!) To start we’ll guide you through creating an environment that encourages efficiency and following that, well-being to help keep you organized.

Decluttering Bliss

Bid farewell to the chaos with effective decluttering strategies tailored to your home office wherever you see clutter. This is where a lot of people stop before they even start. First you’ll start with small areas, one drawer or cabinet at a time. Next you will create your four piles, toss, (and maybe in this case shred) relocate, donate and keep. Having a container for each category will help your project stay organized and ease the visual overwhelm. After you’ve gone through that space you will address the piles before moving on. Basically, this way you are seeing your progress while concurrently creating a system of organization.

Smart Storage Solutions

Next we will see the amount of space you are working with and what has to fit in that space. You will maximize your home office by using a combination of organizational products. Additionally, we love using these slim file boxes for small spaces as well as these sleek filing cabinets with a lock. Another great idea if you have sensitive documents, a cabinet with a lock is certainly a great idea.

Systems + Habits

Not surprisingly, a huge factor in keeping a space like a home office, no matter the size you’re working with, organized is creating systems and habits to maintain your order. By creating systems inside those drawers you will alleviate piles on top of your desk. Keep the system simple and clear. Overcomplicating a filing system is the surest way to backslide to disarray. Using a file sorter undoubtedly, helps to keep papers separated and grouped by topic thus creating an easy way to ensure you can find the paper you want, when you want it. Additionally, if you’re drawers aren’t set up to store hanging files, we love using acrylic file boxes. When placed inside a drawer, these containers really keep papers altogether. For office supplies, we recommend using drawer organizers to equally define the space and create boundaries therefore keeping all those small items contained instead of roaming around your drawers.

Digital Harmony

These days most of us are less paper people and more digital people. Since we live in a digital world, mostly, we have significantly less paper to manage but it opens us a whole other can of worms – computer organization. Similarly organizing your computer files is surprisingly not that different from organizing  physical files. First, pay attention to how you use and access these files. Following that,  create a naming convention for your computer folders and drag the related documents into those folders.

First thing to remember for best results, name files clearly and consistently. Don’t be afraid to add more detail on the folders so it becomes very obvious what’s inside those folders. For example, naming a folder “Important Documents – Jane Doe” instead of just “important documents” or “Jane Doe” will help you know exactly what files are inside that folder. It may sound obvious but we find so many people don’t name folders at all or don’t fully commit to a consistent system and are left otherwise scrambling every time they need to find something. 

Personalizing Your Home Office Oasis

Lastly, here comes the fun part!! Your home office can further be an extension of your personality. Obviously you already have the function part handled, so once that is done, we lean into the creativity of it all. Take the opportunity to infuse your space with personal touches. Select a comfy chair, a pretty desk, great lighting – task and ambient, and for the finishing touches, some beautiful or fun artwork or photos that make you smile.

When you have to take your on the go we love, love, love this cute padded laptop case because it comes in multiple pleasing colors while simultaneously provides protection and the cushiness is so satisfying! 

So adding beauty to your workspace can surely help you stay motivated to keep it organized and functioning at peak performance. 

We’ve Come to the End

We’re here for you as you embark on your journey to transform your home office into a haven of productivity and balance. By implementing these home office organization strategies, you’re not just creating an efficient workspace; you’re crafting a sanctuary where work and life seamlessly coexist. Here’s to a more organized, harmonious, and fulfilling work-from-home experience!