6 Home Office Organization Tips to Maximize Productivity

By Toll Brothers 2 minute read

Last updated on February 9th, 2021

Keeping your office organized can be challenging. When you have a busy schedule and an active life, it’s easy to misplace items and put important paperwork wherever it fits on your desk. However, a clean office allows you to be productive and get your work done efficiently. Whether you’re a filer or piler, here are six home office organization tips to help get you back on track.

 

1. First Step to Success

As you begin organizing your office, it’s important to purge your items. Try the three-pile method: keep, trash, and donate. Go through all of the items in your office and place them into one of these three piles. This will minimize the number of items you have and allow you to focus on organizing what’s important. 

 

2. Create Work Zones

Designate work zones in your office. For example, a specific space for you to write, file your papers, and even a space to place your personal items such as picture frames or a tissue box. Giving yourself a specific area to do your tasks and place your items will minimize frustration and allow you to stay focused.

 

3. Invest in Office Supplies

One of the easiest things you can do is purchase organization supplies such as a cup for writing utensils, drawer tray organizer for paperclips and tech cords, or baskets to store books and magazines. Investing in these organization supplies will keep your items in order and easily accessible. 

 

4. Filing Systems Are Key

We know how easy it can be for paperwork to get out of hand. File drawers are great for organizing important documents. Having a solution to file your important paperwork will make your life easier because you’ll be able to find what you’re looking for in seconds. Remember, only file papers you will reference in the future. If you won’t need it, consider trashing it.

 

5. Keep It Clean & Tidy

Many people forget to properly clean their office. Your designated work space should be taken care of like any other space in your home. We recommend that at least once a week you wipe down your desk, sweep the floors, and sanitize any items that you frequently touch like your phone or keyboard.

 

6. Stay on Top of It

If you don’t stick with your organization methods, your office will easily become a mess. We recommend no matter how busy you are, you should always tidy your office at the end of the day. This could be as easy as putting your folders back in the filing cabinet or putting your writing utensils in the drawer. If you stay on top of it, your office will always stay clean and organized. 

 

With these home office organization tips, you’ll be well on your way to getting your work life organized, keeping all of life’s other activities as stress-free as possible.

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