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If you work at the office (or work at home) you know that if you have a desk, it often is a catch all for, well, all. Bills, coupons, paper work, photos, art work from little people, it’s hard to keep your desk clutter free. So how do you keep all your essentials and still have a clean working space? Easy, take your storage to the wall, shelves or any other creative way you can think of.
Bob Vila has a few ideas to help you start:
Clip Art: If you’re a visual type, you can still get a bird’s-eye view of your stuff without cluttering your work space. Symmetrical rows of clipboards will prove both pleasing and practical. Bonus: They can be updated easily and often.
Hanging Storage: A wall-mounted towel bar adorned with S-hooks will help clear your desk by letting you hang pens, pencils, and other small tools. You can get creative with the holders and style to make it your own.
Moving Storage: If you have the room a modular approach to storage keeps assets at hand, deskside or anywhere you like. Consider rolling carts, cabinets, and desks that can be pulled into service when needed and can also provide an additional work surface.
Everything Has A Place: They say beauty starts from within, and desks are no exception. Keeping your drawers neat and tidy helps keep the situation up top under control. Makeshift or store-bought organizing solutions abound.
Bulletin Basics: Let a basic bulletin board carry some of the load, so you can put notes, reminders, and even family photos behind the scenes. Not only will your display keep things organized, it will also inspire you.
To The Wall: Take your planning to the next level—literally. By using wall space for just about everything, your desk will be clear for the essentials. This array of wall storage (pictured above) serves up an abundance of smart solutions.
Think Thin: A tower of narrow shelving right next to your desk area keeps books and notebooks handy and organized. It’s a great solution for any compact, linear space.
You’ve Got It Pegged: No longer reserved for industrial-looking displays, a panel of pegboard will give you a new perspective on organization. Color it to suit your room’s palette, or consider making the board a focal point by choosing a bold accent color.
Tech Support: Juggling a desktop computer, tablet, and a smartphone? Then a modular solution like 2040 Design Studio’s Modo was made for you, with pins that adjust to fit today’s wide variety of devices as well as many other desk items that tend to go astray. Make your own version with a piece of wood, dowels, and a drill.
Keep Your Desk Open: Open shelving units double as both storage and support for your desktop, leaving you more room to spread out up above. If you’re in the market for a new desk, consider one with multiple shelves on all sides.
Take A Turn: Reinvent the lazy Susan concept for your desk! Small containers hold your necessities; a gentle spin will keep them within easy reach—and always accessible.
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