21 Desk Organization Ideas to Help You Pull Yourself Together at Work ...

21 Desk Organization Ideas to Help You Pull Yourself Together at Work ...
By Eliza • Jan 2, 2021 MD

If your desk is anything like mine, it's overflowing with stuff. It's frustrating to need something and have to hunt through pile after pile of other junk. It's time to get organized! The ideas I've gathered should be all the inspiration you need to create a calm and organized work space, whether it's at the office or at home.

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1. Make a Universal Desk for Everyone to Use

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2. DIY Idea to Decorate Your Desk

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3. Carve out a Nook in an Unused Closet

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4. Use Pretty Boxes or Store Papers

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5. Make It Pretty

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6. Hang Clipboards above Your Desk

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Clipboards aren't just for holding papers; they can be a stylish and functional part of your desk decor. Opt for clipboards in different sizes or in shades that match your office color scheme for an added touch of personality. Easily interchange documents or inspirational quotes that keep you motivated throughout the day. Moreover, this system serves as an accessible display for your to-do lists or important reminders, keeping them at eye level and within easy reach. This method not only helps in decluttering your workspace but also keeps you organized and focused on your daily tasks.

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7. Don't Underestimate the Power of Color Coding

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8. Use Lots of Color

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9. Use Trays to Hold up Books and Store Papers

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11. Use a Tray to Corral Pens and Pencils

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12. Jars Are Great for Small Items

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13. Put a Rolling Cart Next to Your Desk so You Have More Room

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14. A Vase of Flowers is Really Fun

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15. Command Center on the Counter

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16. Install Shelving underneath

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17. Create a a Tray for Every Day

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18. Get an Organizer That Doesn't Take up a Lot of Space

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19. White and Gold Work Space

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20. Use the Wall for Sttorage & Organization when the Work Space Itself is Small

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21. Use Clear Containers so You Can See What You Have

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  • Kris

    2015-10-04T18:37:42.992Z

    This article could use some explaining and PROOFREADING.
  • animallover55

    2017-12-21T22:20:36.498Z

    It's always great to have desk ideas
  • Boncheri1

    2016-12-07T12:13:09.595Z

    These rock
  • amby

    2017-12-20T11:03:34.352Z

    Please tell me what happened to all women's talk android app... At first when I would open the app on my android phone the app would close. So I uninstall, hoping a reinstall would fix issues. Well, now it's gone from google play store! Please bring my app back I hate using the website version because you can't see the whole article at once like the app can. I don't understand why app is gone when my iPad still has it and the app works fine. PLEASE bring back the app to google play store so I can use on my phone again!!
  • Brittany

    2015-10-27T08:40:35.064Z

    This is an article that is creative and helpful! Thanks!
  • Danyele

    2016-12-06T23:01:29.656Z

    @Kris I noticed that as well.
  • Seda

    2015-10-04T21:13:12.070Z

    As a diy lover, all of them are great
  • peony

    2015-10-04T20:16:44.472Z

    Three looks good
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