Strategic Storage for the Home OfficeWhen it comes to maintaining a beautiful home office, there’s no denying that storage is key. Wouldn’t you love an office like the one below, free from paperwork and any sign of clutter? Concealed storage in cabinets and drawers may be the answer. However, make sure you stay realistic. If you use your home office for heavy duty business, a highly decorative space may not be in the cards. It’s OK if a filing cabinet or a few stacks of paper make an appearance. At the same time, keep reading for some ways to use storage to your visual advantage… [photography by Shae Rocco, from Jennifer Gustafson Interior Design] If you’re one of those lucky renters or homeowners with built-in storage, make the most of it! Nothing beats an above-desk bookshelf or cabinets that can hold office supplies. In the home office below, we see a room with plenty of shelf and cabinet storage space. [fromHighmark Builders] However, if you don’t have a room filled with built-in storage options, don’t hesitate to add some under-desk file cabinetry, as shown in the home office below. You can even throw in a colorful touch, such as the radiant yellow piece below. [from ASAP House] Concealed storage is ideal, especially if it’s behind cabinet doors or frosted glass panes. However, if you have open shelving, don’t fret. A range of baskets and classy boxes are available for purchase! There’s no need to let piles of paper rule your space. Tuck clutter inside of an opaque container, as shown in the next featured space (with its woven baskets and white boxes). [from Angela Ruple Interior Design] Below we see another assortment of pretty boxes that reinforce the color palette of the room.To keep the look clean and contemporary, stick with boxes of the same color. This strategy unifies your space, giving it an extra tidy appearance. [from 3 tok design group] Another option for those without built-in storage is to purchase furniture with built-in storage capabilities. Like the desk below, which has a lower shelf that’s perfect for holding paper trays, printers, and more.[from Love, Thomas] Maximize Desk and Wall Space Let’s face it–the whole purpose of maximizing storage is to make the most of your desk space. One way to do this? By using wall space to your advantage! But before we get into the details, check out the home office below, which features a wraparound desk that makes this room ideal for the whole family! Note the shelving above the desk space at the left. [from Oak Hill Architects] Another way to maximize desk space? Only display the essentials. For example, below we see computers, lamps, phones, a printer and other necessities on the desks below. It may be tempting to put out a slew of decorative smalls, but if you’re truly using the space to work, you may want to think twice before decking it out in designer items. [from Tracy Murdock Design & Management] If your space has a long desk, you may have more leeway when it comes to displaying decor. For example, check out the desk below, which spans the length of the home office’s window-filled wall. The result: There’s plenty of space for bold accents like a vase of tropical flowers! [from Cathy Schwabe Architecture]
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