Be the envy of the office (even if its at home) with these smart desk organization ideas.

Implement the following desk organization ideas to stay on top of clutter and create a healthier work-life balance.

Not only does your entire bedroom look tidier, but making the bed sets a tone of productivity.

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Give your desk the same treatment by tidying it at the end of every workday.

Clear all unnecessary clutter or trash and put supplies and notes away in their respective places before logging off.

That way, youll start each day with a clean slate.

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Rather than fighting it, embrace tech with clever ways to organize things better.

Employ under-desk storage for bulky items like printers and modems.

Many risers are also equipped with storage.

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Tuck your keyboard and mouse underneath it when not in use.

Use small cubbies or drawers to stow away supplies or stack notepads.

Keep your workspace tidy by hanging all your supplies using customizable hooks.

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For larger items, such as notebooks and pads, attach a small shelf and store items between bookends.

For writing supplies, hang a couple of buckets along the bottom within arms reach.

Tailor Office Storage

Addbuilt-in shelvingabove or move a bookcase near your desk to maximize space.

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Then, add upper cabinets with a mix of closed cabinets and open shelves for your most-used supplies.

Tuck bins into underused corners; theyll be easy to reach but removed from your primary work surface.

Binders can be stored in one and office supplies in another.

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A desk with open shelves is the perfect place for containers.

Set up athree-tier rolling cart with your office suppliesand bring it to the table while you are working.

When youre off the clock, slide it out of sight so youre organized for the next day.

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This keeps small, loose items contained in one corner of your desktop ordesk drawer.

Refinish it to give the piece new life, and paint it in your favorite color.

If you love it, you might want to keep the desk more organized.

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Opt for Furniture with Storage

Choose desks or coordinating furniture pieces that offer generous storage.

Keep Things Clear

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Clear organizers are a popular desk storage choice for a reason.

The transparent sides take the guesswork out of whats in them.

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Theres no reason to complicate your desk area if youre a minimalist by nature.

Limit Your Files

Paperless filing systems are the norm and for good reason.

Choose a vertical style to make labels easy to read.

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That way, you might relax in your off hours without visual clutter lingering in plain sight.

Closable cabinets with cubbies offer places to store things you rarely use but still want within reach.

This can includeimportant paperworkor a printer that you only take out and use a few times per year.

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The beauty of this method is that it is fully customizable.

Use spring-loaded dividers if the drawers are deep enough or shallow organizing inserts to separate staples from scissors.

Stow paper clips and postal stamps in tiny drawers, and put sticky notes front and center.

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Give reading glasses a temporary home while keeping day planners and journals in sight.

This will ensure you have adequate space for stowing your stuff (preferably with some room to grow).

Add style and purpose by hanging a rustic board above it with attached baskets.

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Use the baskets to store supplies and stationery and keep your desk space tidier.

Compartmentalize Drawers and Cabinets

Add cubbies and containers to cabinets and drawers to make organization easy.

Consider an expandable organizing tray if you have an exceptionally wide drawer.

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Then, use the separate compartments and cubbies to sort your supplies by bang out.

If everything has a designated home, you’re free to prevent pileups on top of your desk.

Instead, look for a wall-mounted fold-down desk that serves two purposes.

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It gives you a desktop surface only when needed and can conceal clutter by storing your supplies 24/7.

When it comes to desk organization ideas, preparation is the name of the game.

Above all, confirm you could work comfortably and easily reset the space when your workday is complete.

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