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How To Achieve Better Home Office Organization

George Chowanec • Jan 20, 2016

With today’s modern technology and flexible work roles, more and more people are opting to work from home. With the extra time saved from not having to commute to work every day, there is more time to manage your day to day life providing you with a huge advantage.

Another great advantage of having a home officeis that it’s your own space. Being able to personalize your space just the way you like can be highly beneficial to getting more accomplished, and you don't have to ask the boss' permission. However, with no boss likely to show up and being able to go to work in your sweatpants means your workspace could easily become unproductive and disorganized very fast.

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Keeping your home office organized may not always be easy, particularly if you have a lot of distractions, but it's important to establish good habits in organizing your workspace if you want stay productive.

Here are the top 6 things to consider when re-organizing your home office to be a more comfortable, functional and productive place to work in.

1. Declare Your Territory

Start by making a list of what you would like to have in your home office that would make it more organized and comfortable.

  • Do you need better storage solutions?
  • How do you want it to feel while you are in there?
  • Is large desk space needed?
  • Could you use a plant or two?
  • Is your home office a shared space?
  • Does it serve any other purpose, like being a lounge room or guest room?
  • Is it isolated from other distractions going on in the home?

Your office space needs to have some separation from other areas so you are not easily distracted, thereby reducing your productivity. So if you don’t have a designated office perhaps there is another area in the home you can move your desk to or consider using dividers to give your office space more privacy?

2. Make It Comfortable

Make sure you choose comfortable seating with good ergonomics. Choose something that offers good back support as well as height control. This is very important, especially if you spend several hours a day sitting at your desk, you need to preserve your posture for posterity’s sake. Or go for a standing desk!

3. Location Location Location!

If you will be spending most of your time at the desk, think about how you need to place it. Are you more productive with your desk looking at a wall or having a view through a window? Good desk placement can make a big difference on your productivity and the inspiration to get work done.

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4. Let The Light Shine In

Studies have shown that having adequate light in your home office is essential for your well-being. Windows that allow a good amount of sunlight to come in is ideal as it enhances mood and productivity. However, if your office is dark or lacks adequate windows then put in some good lamps that emulate natural sunlight. There are a variety available on the market to suit. It will also help you to feel good while you work.

5. Decluttering The Mind

It goes without saying that a clean and organized office is far, far more productive to work in than a cluttered one. So schedule a decluttering session. It is important to work out what you have, what can go and what you need to keep before arranging any storage solutions; having categorized boxes can help. Take the time to go through everything, papers, folders, books, shelves and desk drawers. Is there anything you can let go of or that could use a better storage solution?

6. Good Storage Systems Are Essential

Your home office is not going to function properly unless you have good storage systems in place. Rearrange your workspace to maximize your productivity and efficiency. The space on your desk is valuable real estate and so it should be reserved for work not clutter. Keep your desk and work area as clear as possible. This means you may need to create some additional storage solutions in order to do this.

Consider hanging family pictures on the wall instead of having them on the desk. Utilize drawer dividers and small containers to keep smaller items organized inside of your drawers and cabinets. Magazine and shelf filing systems are an excellent way to keep your reference material accessible and organized. Use cord tidies (easily found at Home Depot) to secure messy cords and cables from dangling around the bottom of your desk. Have a separate place for incoming mail and packages. Cabinets, good shelving and other home office storage systems will also help you keep everything else needed in your office organized.

Getting Expert Help Makes All The Difference

If your Home Office is lacking adequate storage for all your items then consider enlisting the help of a qualified consultant to solve this problems for you.

Residents around the New Jersey area have a unique opportunity to obtain a No Obligation FREE In-Home Design Consultation from an expert in Home Office Storage Solutions from All About Closets.

Simply call (732) 391-4411 and mention this offer to claim your FREE consultation today. With the right storage solutions in place your home office will become a space of functionality, inspiration and great productivity.

George Chowanec - Owner, All About Closets LLC
Owner

George obtained a Master of Science Engineering Degree from New Jersey Institute of Technology. After graduation, he worked at AT&T Bell Labs and Lucent Technologies after the company split. With an extensive background in construction management and ergonomic space design, spanning residential and commercial, designing and installing closets in New Jersey is second nature for him.

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