21 Ideas for an Organized Home Office

Mark Lund

1 of 21 Marc Royce

Convert an awkward little nook into a home office by installing sturdy shelves.

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You can create a home office with minimal fuss; all you need is enough work space to get your job done.

3 of 21 Paul Whicheloe

Stow work materials in a basket below a hallway console to transform it into a desk when needed.

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A drop-down leaf lets you instantly access―or hide away―your office.

5 of 21 James Baigrie

The home office that's there but not: A clear plastic desk and chair are unobtrusive in a bedroom.

6 of 21 Paul Whicheloe

An armoire neatly contains what you need to work at home―including corkboard to post important reminders.

7 of 21 Mark Lund

When you can’t devote an entire room to a home office, save space by saying good-bye to clunky desks. Opt for sturdy shelves to house your computer and keyboard.

8 of 21 Jeff McNamara

Integrate your work area into another room―like this double-duty nursery/home office―by keeping to a consistent color scheme, pulling it together with a bold patterned piece.

9 of 21 James Baigrie

Reclaim an unused corner by tucking in a simple desk-and-cabinet setup.

10 of 21 James Baigrie

When space is tight, look for multifunctional pieces: The desk has a pop-up mirror, so it can serve as a vanity; the ottomans' tops lift to provide extra storage.

11 of 21 Monica Buck

A folding screen separates you from the world, and acts as a combination gallery and inspiration board.

12 of 21 David Prince

The most important factor in a desk chair: ample lumbar support. If your chair doesn't offer it, use a pillow.

13 of 21 Paul Whicheloe

But a desk chair doesn't necessarily have to look as if it means business.

14 of 21 James Baigrie

Small details―matching storage boxes, neutral tones―bring a calm sense of order to a home work area.

15 of 21 Formula Z/S

Make supplies easy to grab with a pegboard that displays high-use items front and center.

16 of 21 Antonis Achilleos

Old jam jars get new life as practical (and inexpensive) desk organizers.

17 of 21 David Prince

Customize a drawer to your liking with movable organizers in various sizes.

18 of 21 Paul Whicheloe

A desktop tray lets you transport your work from kitchen counter to dining room table to outdoor patio.

19 of 21 Ditte Isager

A great new use for both empty cans and leftover wallpaper: pencil holders. Wash the can thoroughly, peel off the label, cut paper to fit, and secure with double-sided tape along the seam.

20 of 21 Alexandra Rowley

Even if you don’t have a home office per se, having a designated workspace for filing away important papers and bills can help keep you organized.

21 of 21 Tosca Radigonda

21 Ideas for Organizing Your Home Office

Convert an awkward little nook into a home office by installing sturdy shelves.

You can create a home office with minimal fuss; all you need is enough work space to get your job done.

Stow work materials in a basket below a hallway console to transform it into a desk when needed.

A drop-down leaf lets you instantly access―or hide away―your office.

The home office that's there but not: A clear plastic desk and chair are unobtrusive in a bedroom.

An armoire neatly contains what you need to work at home―including corkboard to post important reminders.

When you can’t devote an entire room to a home office, save space by saying good-bye to clunky desks. Opt for sturdy shelves to house your computer and keyboard.

Integrate your work area into another room―like this double-duty nursery/home office―by keeping to a consistent color scheme, pulling it together with a bold patterned piece.

Reclaim an unused corner by tucking in a simple desk-and-cabinet setup.

When space is tight, look for multifunctional pieces: The desk has a pop-up mirror, so it can serve as a vanity; the ottomans' tops lift to provide extra storage.

A folding screen separates you from the world, and acts as a combination gallery and inspiration board.

The most important factor in a desk chair: ample lumbar support. If your chair doesn't offer it, use a pillow.

But a desk chair doesn't necessarily have to look as if it means business.

Small details―matching storage boxes, neutral tones―bring a calm sense of order to a home work area.

Make supplies easy to grab with a pegboard that displays high-use items front and center.

Old jam jars get new life as practical (and inexpensive) desk organizers.

Customize a drawer to your liking with movable organizers in various sizes.

A desktop tray lets you transport your work from kitchen counter to dining room table to outdoor patio.

A great new use for both empty cans and leftover wallpaper: pencil holders. Wash the can thoroughly, peel off the label, cut paper to fit, and secure with double-sided tape along the seam.

Even if you don’t have a home office per se, having a designated workspace for filing away important papers and bills can help keep you organized.

Your office can't spread out? Then go up: Make smart use of vertical wall space.

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21 Ideas for Organizing Your Home Office

Convert an awkward little nook into a home office by installing sturdy shelves.

You can create a home office with minimal fuss; all you need is enough work space to get your job done.

Stow work materials in a basket below a hallway console to transform it into a desk when needed.

A drop-down leaf lets you instantly access―or hide away―your office.

The home office that's there but not: A clear plastic desk and chair are unobtrusive in a bedroom.

An armoire neatly contains what you need to work at home―including corkboard to post important reminders.

When you can’t devote an entire room to a home office, save space by saying good-bye to clunky desks. Opt for sturdy shelves to house your computer and keyboard.

Integrate your work area into another room―like this double-duty nursery/home office―by keeping to a consistent color scheme, pulling it together with a bold patterned piece.

Reclaim an unused corner by tucking in a simple desk-and-cabinet setup.

When space is tight, look for multifunctional pieces: The desk has a pop-up mirror, so it can serve as a vanity; the ottomans' tops lift to provide extra storage.

A folding screen separates you from the world, and acts as a combination gallery and inspiration board.

The most important factor in a desk chair: ample lumbar support. If your chair doesn't offer it, use a pillow.

But a desk chair doesn't necessarily have to look as if it means business.

Small details―matching storage boxes, neutral tones―bring a calm sense of order to a home work area.

Make supplies easy to grab with a pegboard that displays high-use items front and center.

Old jam jars get new life as practical (and inexpensive) desk organizers.

Customize a drawer to your liking with movable organizers in various sizes.

A desktop tray lets you transport your work from kitchen counter to dining room table to outdoor patio.

A great new use for both empty cans and leftover wallpaper: pencil holders. Wash the can thoroughly, peel off the label, cut paper to fit, and secure with double-sided tape along the seam.

Even if you don’t have a home office per se, having a designated workspace for filing away important papers and bills can help keep you organized.

Your office can't spread out? Then go up: Make smart use of vertical wall space.

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