Work-from-home setups come in all shapes and sizes depending on the space you have available. Whether you have a desk in a small closet or an entire room as your home office, it's important to stay organized. No matter the size of your space, these home office storage ideas can help you keep it organized.
Keeping your office supplies organized means you can easily access them on busy days, and keeping your work materials out of sight makes it easier to unwind on the weekends. After all, maintaining a work-life balance is especially important when your home is also your office.
Get inspired by the home office storage ideas below and create a fully functional workspace for yourself.
Custom Supply Storage
Laura Moss
A small home office can hold all your essentials with just a few well-designed open shelves. Separate slots for folders, binders, and envelopes, a wide shelf for storage boxes, and a pull-out tray with a printer near an outlet make for a streamlined system. Fit a desk with drawers for small supplies with a built-in bookshelf, and you're ready to tackle the day's work.
Dual Office Space
John Merkle
Realistically, if you and your partner will both be working from home for the time being, you'll need to share the space with them from time to time. Make sure you have enough space by setting up a long, narrow table with some file cabinets underneath to double up on your paperwork. On the wall above, there's an equally long floating shelf where you can store baskets full of books and supplies.
Stackable Office Storage
John Grannen
Although we live in a paperless world, some professions still require a lot of paperwork. If so, consider ditching the standard filing cabinet for something a bit more stylish. A stackable drawer system in a solid white color that matches your office walls will help organize your piles of paperwork and reduce visual clutter.
Desktop Accessories
John Grannen
Regardless of the amount of storage space available in your desk, it's helpful to keep a few commonly used supplies close at hand. Sort items like pencils and paper clips into individual trays, and keep at least some in a caddy. This not only improves the appearance, but also makes the desk surface easier to clean.
Floating Surface
Krisada Panichgul
Turn an underused closet into a simple yet fun space for work or after-school homework. A patterned wallpapered interior wall provides the perfect backdrop for a floating desk or overhead shelves. On the shelves, you can store supplies and notes in colorful boxes and bins, and use a mix of mason jars and carousels to separate pens and markers.
Privacy Partition
Paul Costello
If you have to share your workspace with your kids or spouse, using bookshelves to create a little divider isn't a bad idea. Place an open unit between two desks and line the shelves with books, plants, family photos, and more for you two to look at whenever you both need a brain break.
Alcove Office Space
John Merkle
An arched nook at home is perfect for setting up a workspace. Tuck in a small desk with drawers for basic office supplies and files. Place matching baskets or stackable boxes on two floating shelves to hide clutter. Use magazine files and horizontal organizers to minimize desktop clutter.
Storage space
Brian McQueen
Cube units are often used as a toy storage system, but they're also great for the office. Once your kids outgrow your playroom cube unit, repurpose it in your home office to neatly store books and boxed supplies. Add the occasional decorative item to create a chic, yet functional look.
Floor to ceiling shelves
Dane Tashima
If your work requires significant supplies, you may need to designate an entire room as your home office, but instead of cluttering it with cabinets and furniture, use built-in bookshelves where you have wall space to keep your floors (and your mind) clear. Use a color-coding scheme to organize your books, and store the rest of your supplies by category in minimal, matching containers.
Maximized Clawfis
David A. Rand
Turning your closet into an office has become a growing trend in recent years. By doing so, you can create a dedicated workspace in an area where no other room is available. To solve the problem of limited space, try to maximize storage space during your design. Incorporate a desk with plenty of drawers and mount shelves as high as possible to store fixtures and decorative items that reflect your style.
Minimalist design
Marty Baldwin
Another small space desk idea is to add a narrow console table behind the couch. Place stackable organizers, pencil holders, and headphone stands on the surface to keep only what you need close by. Instead of a standard office chair, opt for an accent chair that blends in with the rest of your living room.
Closed Storage Cabinet
Blaine Moats
To bring sleek office style to any area of your home, consider placing cabinets on either side of a small desk. Organize your work items by type in baskets and place them on shelves with the cabinet doors closed. That way, everything is easily accessible and can be stashed away for days off.
Hidden Kitchen Workstation
Nicole Lamott
Kitchens are often overlooked as home offices, usually because there's not enough space for a desk. But the truth is, with just a little space, it can be done. A pocket door opens to reveal a small desk with drawers and a shelf for supplies, giving you plenty of room to focus on your phone or let the kids study while you prepare dinner.
Cute and practical
Adam Albright
A cozy home office can also help you be more productive. When designing your workspace, look for organizational tools that will help you stay organized and smile. Gold-accented fixtures like porcelain trinket boxes, magnetic note strips, and mail sorters will make even the most mundane tasks feel luxurious.
Vertical Supply Storage
Edmund Burr
If space is limited, always look for extra storage space on the walls. Hang a set of floating shelves next to your desk for supplies and a calendar, and place a wall-mounted file organizer or two for important documents. This will keep your desk clutter-free and keep what you need within reach.
Stylish office storage
Adam Albright
No matter how you decide to design your home office, choosing organizational accessories is the finishing touch. Make sure they match the overall look of your workspace and blend in seamlessly. For example, an office filled with live plants will also need accessories in earthy tones. Look for file cabinets and trays in natural wood tones, and desks and pen holders in shades of green.
Choose multipurpose furniture
Jessica Klewicki Glynn
Minimalist and versatile, this table doubles as a desk and is packed with energetic style. This stylish piece of furniture will blend effortlessly into your home and easily transform into an after-school games station for your kids or a buffet station for your next party.
office wall decor
David Tsai
Acrylic wall calendars are functional, stylish, easy to update each month, and easy to use. Plus, they match almost any design style.
Customize your supplies
Jason Donnelly
A desk area equipped with organizational tools can meet a variety of filing needs. Here, open envelopes hold important bills and notices, while magazine files below are used to archive previous work. For a uniform look, find containers that are the same color but offer different types of storage solutions for different tasks. Stick paper organizers on the wall in easily accessible locations, and use closed containers to hide unsightly charger cords and the like.
Maximize your wall space
Helen Norman
A work board or a work of art? The decision is yours. Perfect for jotting down notes or doing some creative doodling, this chalk wall will delight the whole family. Once you have your office space, paint one or a portion of the wall with chalkboard-style paint.
Corner desk storage
Kim Cornelison
This corner workspace for two has some serious storage space. The open shelving unit is perfect for your everyday needs. With your office supplies within reach, you'll never forget to put things away. Next to the desk is a cabinet unit where you can store bulky and unsightly items out of sight. If your job involves handling confidential files, consider adding a desk drawer with a lock to keep curious minds away from your stuff.