5 GAME-CHANGING BUYS
The kit you need to get set up at home for an organised workspace where order reigns and everything has its place
1 THE ‘ON-THE-GO’ UNIT
If your desk set-up changes by the day – depending on who’s at home and who’s nabbed the best spot – then invest in a mobile storage unit so you can keep all your essentials organised and in one place. This self-contained unit on castors will slide neatly under a desk or dining table. Shadow storage, £149, Bisley
2 THE CHIC FILING CABINET
Set a ‘clear-desk’ policy at home so that office clutter doesn’t encroach on your living space. A compact filing cabinet will give plenty of storage, but forget standard-issue office furniture and opt for a stylish painted piece or neat wooden cabinet to blend in to your décor.
Chalford Inky Blue filing cabinet, £249, The Cotswold Company
3 THE ‘ADD-ON’ HUTCH
Up your desktop storage with a mini hutch that can be hung on the wall. Open shelves will give easy access for essentials, or choose one with mini drawers for a neater look. Klimpen add-on unit, £35, Ikea
4 THE ‘INCOGNITO’ FILER
Double-up with seating and storage combined in this neat filing ottoman. Great for a living room or bedroom, it has a mini memo board and hanging files hidden inside and can be covered in a range of fabrics.
Small Portland filing ottoman, from £295, The Dormy House
5 THE TECH HIDEAWAY
Store office tech, such as printers and hubs, alongside other home media so that electricals don’t take over your living space. This piece has mesh doors that blur tech from view, but still let signals through and it’s open at the back for easy cable management. Fjallbo TV bench, £115, Ikea