Get Inspired to (Finally!) Organize Your Home Office With These Ideas
Get Inspired to (Finally!) Organize Your Home Office With These Ideas
Thanks to the pandemic, over the past two years a whole lot of us have discovered the joys, and irritations, of working from home. While we may have already sought home office inspiration for tricking out our home office with the latest, best decor—personally, we're still partial to farmhouse anything—there's no doubt more than a few of us who are still struggling with getting our base of operations orderly. No worries, we've done the grunt work for you and tracked down the best home office organization products you can buy on Amazon.
With these goodies, rather than having to straighten up at the end of the day—who has the time and energy for that?—you'll find your work space never gets messy in the first place. We've dug up items that will help you keep everything from pens to power cords neat as pins, including organizers made for walls, desk tops and drawers, as well as furniture like shelves and cabinets. And speaking of furniture, you'll also find office must-haves here like desks, too. These products will have your home office organized in no time, so you can work on getting your closets, kitchen cabinets and bathrooms de-cluttered, too.
Paper Tray Organizer
Univivi
amazon.com
$41.99
First things first: get those files and papers straightened out with a tray organizer like this one, which offers seven slots and room on top for office supplies.
Turn on the Light
One of the most important elements of any office is lighting. Here, an industrial-look pendant light with a metal shade gives the space a contemporary vibe.
Industrial Pendant Light
Kira Home
amazon.com
$79.99
Why not illuminate on your projects with a lamp that'll look great doing it? Boasting a useful shade swivel, this 9-inch pendant light comes in a smart oil-rubbed bronze finish.
File Box
JSungo
amazon.com
$23.99
Upgrade your file storage with collapsible linen boxes that are not only attractive, but they also come complete with helpful features like handles, a lid, and a label slot with a protective cover.
Maximize Space
For smaller home offices, it's helpful to have multi-functional furniture, like this pretty antique desk with built-on shelves. (And plenty of plants add oxygen to the room, so your brain stays sharp!)
Three-Drawer Wood File Cabinet
DEVAISE
amazon.com
$129.99
Store files, stash books, and have a place for your printer, too—this handy piece of office furniture does it all. It has wheels as well, so it's easy to move if need be.
Bamboo Wood Desk Organizer
MissionMax
amazon.com
$41.99
Who says desk organizers have to be ugly and utilitarian? Made of sleek bamboo, a highly renewable resource, this one is not only stylish, it's sustainable as well.
Get Off Your Seat
Standing desks are becoming all the rage because they offer a range of health benefits like lowered risks of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes, while at the same time boosting mood, energy levels, and even productivity.
Electric Standing Desk
FEZIBO
amazon.com
$359.99
This standing desk features an electric lift system, so you can effortlessly move it between standing and sitting height, as well as nifty organizational tools that include two drawers, a cable management tray, and two desk hooks.
Whiteboard Calendar with Bulletin Board
JILoffice
amazon.com
$69.99
You'll be sure to meet your deadlines with this magnetic whiteboard calendar that lets you view due dates at one glance. It even includes a cork bulletin board and 10 tacks so you can pin important notes where you can see them.
Computer Monitor Risers
Hemudu
amazon.com
$29.95
Not only can elevating your computer monitor keep your desk less cluttered, it will help you avoid neck and back strain. This is a two-pack set, so you can raise your laptop, too. Both are height-adjustable.
Pull Up a Chair
If you're not using a standing desk (or even if you are and would like to take a seat sometimes), a comfy chair is crucial to any home office. We like this wingback version that adds a touch of class to the room.
Swivel Office Chair
Safavieh
amazon.com
$385.69
Boasting a sophisticated look, thanks to the tufted upholstery in gorgeous gray linen, this wingback chair also swivels and sits on casters so you can move around your office with ease.
Climb the Ladder
This cozy wood-paneled office has a library feel with built-in shelves that provide loads of space for books, library lights, and even a bookshelf ladder to make accessing all those tomes a snap.
Sliding Ladder Kit
DIYHD
amazon.com
$87.00
This kit in handsome rustic black comes with the hardware you need to get your library rolling. The ladder is sold separately.
Wall-Mount Wire Basket
Wall35
amazon.com
$32.99
Wire baskets are in vogue right now, and with good reason. You can fill them with everything from mail to magazines and they bring farmhouse flair to your space to boot!
Sleep on It
A couch is a great idea for any home work space. Not only does it provide extra seating in case co-workers drop by, but if it's a pull-out your office can double as a guest room.
Convertible Sofa Bed
Yaheetech
amazon.com
$219.99
Featuring faux leather so it's super-easy to keep clean, this convertible sofa bed also includes convenient cup holders.
Book It
In this office, which belongs to a writer, a bookshelf not only provides necessary storage, but also serves as colorful decor.
Floating Wall Shelves
Wallniture
amazon.com
$34.99
With a rustic look perfect for farmhouse or modern decor, this set of six floating 17" x 6" shelves can hold books, knickknacks, and more. Made of sturdy paulownia wood and metal.
Cubby Bookcase
Bush Furniture
amazon.com
$218.00
Of course, for larger items a cubby bookshelf works exceedingly well. You can stash small things into pretty baskets on the bottom row, while leaving the top shelves for decor, or bigger office goods like files and paper.
Charging Station
bototek
amazon.com
$39.99
Charge up to six devices with this station that will keep them nice and neat while you do it. Includes six short charging cables.
Time Flies
We love use of the old step ladder as shelving, and utilizing a floor lamp instead of a desk lamp. Just as practical is the clock hanging on the wall. How else are we going to know it's quitting time?
Wall Clock
Bernhard Products
amazon.com
$20.97
It may have a cool retro design, but this 9.5-inch wall clock is built to modern specs, with noiseless mechanics that won't distract you from your work.
Rectangular Desktop Organizer
Jerry & Maggie
amazon.com
$25.99
Need shelf space, a storage rack, a display area, and more for your desktop? This organizer will get it all done with style to spare.
Hanging File Holder
PAG
amazon.com
$22.99
Crafted from cute chicken wire, this hanging organizer will bring order to your papers and files. It even has a little bottom shelf to hold staplers and other supplies.
Under Cover
Minimalist space or not, this chic monochromatic office gets warmed up with a fringed throw rug. It serves a purpose, too—it'll keep the chair feet from scraping up the floor.
Area Rug
Maples Rugs
amazon.com
$44.45
Available in several sizes, this jazzy gray-and-black rug will tie the whole room together. And it's low profile, so it'll be easy to roll over, and latex-backed, which means it will stay put even when you don't.
Hang Up
This snug nook was made into an appealing office with a built-in desk surface, small chair and a simple crate for storage. The blank wall space behind the computer can be used for hanging work-related items, like the pictured clipboard.
Cork Linen Bulletin Board
U Brands
amazon.com
$22.75
If you have loose papers you want to keep an eye on, this 20- x 30- inch cork linen bulletin board with a white frame is an elegant solution to your organizational needs.
Wall Control Office Organizer
Wall Control
amazon.com
$199.99
If a bulletin board just won't do, you can always go whole hog with a wall control office organizer that offers a pegboard, shelves, and pegs. This model gives you more than 10.5 square feet of storage space and can be installed in minutes.
Cord Organizer
INCHOR
amazon.com
$6.55
Is there anything worse in a home office than tangled power and USB cords everywhere? This helpful organizer, which can be attached via an adhesive pad to your desk, will keep them where they belong.
Pencil Cups
Carson Dellosa Education
amazon.com
$4.99
Bring some fun to your desk with a set of three square, black-and-white pencil cups. One is striped, the other two are polka-dotted.
Out of Sight
One of the best ways to keep home offices organized is simply to have a place to stow stuff, whether it's in a little antique bureau...
Storage Cabinet
Aobabo
amazon.com
$309.99
...or an industrial-style black steel cabinet with adjustable shelves, wheels and locking doors.
Where the Heart Is
Large or small, contemporary or rustic (or any design in between) your desk is the heart of your office. Make sure you choose one you love, like this stunning ultra-modern white work surface that pairs beautifully with the chrome-legged chair and rug in geometric patterns.
Mid-Century Desk
Tangkula
amazon.com
$159.99
With a walnut look and trendy mid-century design, this two-drawer desk is a piece you'll be proud to include in any room of your home.
Desk Drawer Organizers
Simple Houseware
amazon.com
$13.97
Get those office desk drawers sorted with this six-pack of organizers that come in different sizes so they fit every need. Each features silicone feet to prevent them from moving around when you open and close the drawer.
Your work space will finally have a place for everything and everything in its place. Use these ideas to get inspired to get your workspace in order.