13 office storage ideas to help productivity

Storage boxes are the perfect way to corral a multitude of practical office supplies, like paper, envelopes and extra cords and equipment, out of view. Labels can help you find anything quickly and using boxes to organise the clutter will keep your office work- and study-ready.

Two of the most challenging items for a household to keep organised are mail and bills. Store both in a countertop mail organiser and never wonder where the phone bill is again.

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Easy to build and endlessly customisable, open shelving is a perfect way to store office supplies off your desk and easy to find.

Break up books, magazine holders and other items by adding a few special objects like picture frames or vases to increase the attractiveness of your shelf and avoid the appearance of clutter.

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A practical decor favourite, old glass canning and food jars, in various sizes, make the perfect location for pencils, paper clips, business cards and a myriad of other small items in your home office. Choose a few clear glass jars of various heights and place on an open shelf for the best effect.

Cubes are a perfect shape for many baskets and boxes and they create a small enough space for mini collections of books and papers. With these easy-to-construct box shelves, you can create a custom space that is the perfect match for your office decor.

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The granddaddy of home office storage ideas is a built-in unit to store everything out of sight. Check out this gorgeous built-in bookcase to see how integrated shelves can add elegance and function to your home.

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Part storage, but all genius, this craft storage hack using store-bought cabinets can easily be used as a rolling office for homes that are short on space, but long on style.

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When it comes to home office storage ideas, why not think big, and make your entire office one storage space? By turning an extra closet into a home office, you’ll have all the storage you could ever need, with the added ability to close the doors when you want it out of sight.

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Why stack items on a shelf, when you can hang them? With this ingenious rod and clip system, using everyday items such as wire baskets and curtain clips, you can create the perfect place for storing tablets, photos and important notes where you will be sure to see them.

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You will be hard-pressed to find a home that doesn’t have an extra mug or two lying around. Make a statement by using your most outlandish mug as a pen holder on your desk, to bring a smile to an otherwise long work day. Better yet, mugs are easy to change if and when you decide you need a little decor shift in your home office.