No one wants to work with heaps of paperwork and clutter on their desk! Clutter is more than just an eyesore – it can harm your productivity and leave you feeling stressed and demotivated. Whereas, a clean desk has been shown to improve productivity and wellbeing.
You don’t need to spend lots of money on office storage to keep your desk tidy. Here are some DIY desk organisation hacks to spruce up your office desk and boost your productivity…
Transform an old cereal box into an office folder holder by cutting away parts of the box and then decorating it with paint, wallpaper, or wrapping paper. Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to make a DIY office folder holder.
You can easily create pretty pen holders out of old mason jars. Simply clean out empty jars and then decorate using paint, materials, or ribbon. Your new pen holder will make a stylish addition to your office desk and it can be used to store pens, pencils, highlighters and other stationery.
You can attach shoe boxes together using glue or clips and then use them to store paperwork, light books, and other work or personal items. Make your office storage more attractive by decorating the shoeboxes with wrapping paper or colourful materials.
Cereal boxes can also be cut up and covered in wrapping paper or shelf liner to great stylish draw dividers in your office desk drawer. Divided storage will make it easier to keep your stationery and other small items organised.
Make sure you have sufficient storage space for all of your work equipment and personal belongings. Tell your manager if you require extra office storage.
Spend five minutes tidying your standing desk before you go home at the end of the day.
Remove clutter from your desk by keeping items stored away e.g. within office desk drawers or storage boxes.
Store documents digitally rather than printing to reduce the volume of paperwork on your office desk.
Why is it important to keep your office desk tidy?
An organised desk will look more inviting and it will motivate you to get your work done and focus on your tasks for the day. Keeping your office desk tidy will also lift your mood and boost your productivity in the workplace.
These tips will help you keep your office desk clutter-free using affordable DIY office storage solutions.
