Work smarter, not harder, with these organization tips to keep desk drawers tidy.
Sure,an organized desk setuplooks nice and can help you stay on task.
But a tidy desktop isn’t helpful if your desk drawers are a jumbled mess.
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A solid drawer organization system also lets you know when its time to replenish those highlighters or binder clips.
Employ the following desk drawer organization tips to keep your workspace in top condition.
Declutter Office Supplies
Prior to organizing your desk drawer, decide exactly what you want to store in it.
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Do you rarely use your three-hole punch?
Perhaps it doesn’t need to be taking up prime real estate in your desk drawer.
Sort by Category
Now that youre left with the items you regularly use, sort them by key in.
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This process can be as specific or as broad as you want it to be.
For example, all of your pencils should be grouped together.
Similarly, if you have more than one key in of scissors, group them together.
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Scotch tape and Washi tape?
Use bundlers or wraps with the option to label each cord to make identifying them a breeze.
In a pinch, a twist tie or small piece of Velcro will do the trick.
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Organize with Desk Drawer Containers
Now, heres the fun part.
To prevent containers from sliding around inside desk drawers, employ a hack used byprofessional organizers.
Roll up a dab of putty or museum gel and place some on the corners of each organizer.
This keeps them in place but wont ruin the bottom of the drawer.
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Similar to long, narrow containers, adjustable dividers work best for larger items like scissors and staplers.
Bamboo spring-loaded versions are popular or, if youre the crafting kind, create your ownDIY drawer dividers.
Attach them to the inside lip of the drawer or the part of a container that faces you.
