Home Office Makeover SO LONG, CLUTTER!
File under: Wow! This streamlined desk setup practically does all the work for you
CURTAIN OFF DISTRACTIONS
Gauzy panels hung on swivel curtain rods foster a sense of privacy when you need to focus. They stylishly section off your desk area, creating a visual cue that tells others “Do not disturb!”
OUR PICK: Versailles Swing Arm with Ball Finial, $26 per pair, houzz.com
1. SORT DESK MESSES
Paying bills and the like is a breeze when you don’t have to spend 20 minutes clearing off your work space. These ingenious bins (mounted to the wall with screws) lift folders and notebooks out of the way. OUR PICK: Martha Stewart Wall Sorter, $12, staples.com
2. FILE IN STYLE
Who says file storage has to look more functional than fabulous? These roomy baskets provide a clever yet chic place for hanging folders so your important documents are close at hand. OUR PICK: Letter Size Hanging File Box Organizers with Lid, $30, amazon.com
3. STOW ODD & ENDS
Small supplies have a tendency to wander, showing up everywhere from the floor to the bottom of your pencil cup. But with a wooden turntable, you can end the paper-clip scavenger hunt once and for all.
OUR PICK: Bamboo Turntable, $16, officedepot.com
4. DOUBLE DESKTOP SPACE
To maximize surface area, use a repurposed sweater shelf. Dressed up with lowprofile baskets, it becomes a convenient parking spot for awkward-to-store items like your trusty laptop.
OUR PICK: Room Essentials 31-inch Stackable Shelf, $14, target.com