Top Tips for Decluttering Your Home Office

For the past couple of years, the home has turned into much more than what it used to be, in terms of multi-purpose spaces, functionality and more. Although the home office has been a part of many homes for decades, it has steadily been making a comeback into more homes since the pandemic. Going from a dedicated workspace at an office to trying to manage at home has really taken its toll on the home office, leaving many of these spaces cluttered and completely disorganized. There’s something to be said about decluttering, especially when it comes to alleviating stress, and the home office sure could use a less stressful vibe. When you’re looking to declutter your home this year, pay attention to areas that could really benefit from a clutter-free look.

Here are our top tips for decluttering your home office.

Make It a Dedicated Office Space

If your home office is littered with kid’s toys, extra sets of linens, and other non-office items, it may be time to find new places for things that don’t belong in this space. After all, when you used to report to an office every day for work, chances are you weren’t sitting amongst exercise equipment, extra clothes, and boxes of collectibles you’ve been meaning to go through. The same should apply to your home office. Eliminate, or at least securely stow away, items that aren’t part of the office, so that you’re able to focus more on your work and less on what’s situated around you.

Implement Organizational Tools

Every office has a desk, chair, maybe some filing cabinets, plus electronics, like a computer and printer, phone and anything else you need for day-to-day operation. These items are staples of a home office and typically have a prominent location within the room. Additional items, on the other hand, tend to get tossed about, making them difficult to find when you need them. Pens, staples, paper clips, calculators and other office items tend to become lost rather easily when not stored properly. We recommend utilizing storage solutions to maximize organization in this space, such as:

·         Desk trays

·         Filing cabinets

·         Cord organizers

·         Bins & baskets

·         Wall organizers

It’s also advised to have a dedicated location for important documents, so that you’re able to quickly locate them when you need them.

Go Paperless

In today’s modern age, digital filing systems and paperless options are the way to go. Not only does this help our environment, it allows us to limit clutter in the home. By opting for cloud-based storage, as well as paperless billing, you’re able to reduce the amount of physical documents you have to keep track of and keep your office in pristine condition.

Color Coding & Labeling

Never underestimate the importance of a label maker! Staying organized in your office, especially one with kids and pets running through and constant distractions, means having a place for everything and labeling it accordingly. This is where label makers and a color-coded filing system come in to simplify this task and keep you organized throughout the workday.

The Clutter-Free Home Office

Maintaining order in your home office can absolutely be accomplished with a couple of easy tweaks and consistent vigilance when it comes to organization. For many, the home office is the source of income for the family, which means that distractions need to be kept to a minimum and organization needs to be a priority. In limiting clutter from this area of the home, you’ll be able to enjoy a more productive workday.