The Best Storage Ideas For Your Home Office

When you have decided it is time to transform a room in your home into an office there are a handful of things you need to consider, one of the main ones being space and storage. When you have a home office one of the most important things is being able to keep it clean and tidy, storage options will help you keep organised. It might seem like an obvious addition to any home office but we have seen it time and time again when people come to us for storage units for their home office at the last minute because they haven't accounted for the storage space than needed.

Here at Office Furniture GB, we have a range of office storage options available, all you need to do is take a look across our site at our office storage collection and if there is something you need but can’t find, we are more than happy to take your call and discuss your specific requirements. We will try and help find what you are looking for. 

Tailored & Fitted Shelves

Before you make the decision to go out and buy a shelving unit or build shelves along the wall above your desk, take a step back and assess your room layout. When you do this, think about what it is you need office storage for, is it paperwork, boxes, books or something else? Once you have worked out what it is you actually need to store in your office you can determine how many shelves you need, this makes sure you don’t over optimise your room for storage and it also helps make sure you install enough. 

One of the best ways to provide office storage is through bespoke tailored shelves, these can be designed to fit anywhere in your room, whether you want them above your desk or in an indent in the wall, you can literally have them installed anywhere you want. Having a shelving unit that has been designed specifically for your office works wonders for your office storage needs, meaning that every solution is met. 

Hidden Office Storage

If you need a lot of office storage at home there are multiple ways to find the right storage solutions for you, have you considered hidden storage? Keeping your office storage hidden in the same design as a wardrobe or cupboards allow you to keep your office clean and tidy, without having all your storage boxes and folders on display. Keeping your office clutter-free is important for a stress-free and creative workspace, even if all the chaos is hidden behind doors. 

You can choose to do this by using an old wardrobe, having enclosed cabinets installed or using a shelf unit with canvas drawers, either way, they are all options for concealed office storage. You can choose bespoke joinery options if you want to, but if you decide to go down the route of concealed storage we would recommend using old wardrobes or free-standing units instead. 

Cupboards & Open Shelves

Similarly to the concealed storage options, we highly recommend the use of cupboards and open shelves, this allows for a level of flexibility you don’t get with drawers or cabinet units for office storage. If you plan to have open shelves installed on cupboards you are adding a whole new dynamic to your office storage. With multiple ways of storing your office paperwork or files you can choose where things to get stored, for example, items you use regularly or day to day could be stored on the open shelves whilst paperwork can be hidden away safely in the cupboards. 

When you have a cupboard designed for your office storage you can design them so you have a specific size cupboard and shelves for specific items in your office. Pairing this kind of office storage with traditional cupboards will revolutionise the way you keep your office organised.

Build Around The Doorway

If you are planning to build office storage solutions, why not use the empty space that runs around your doorway into the room? This space more often than not sits empty and can be utilised in a much more productive and useful way. Having shelves fitted around your door means you are able to utilise the space and store important folders and documents above the reach of any family members you have running around. 

Another reason to use the space about the door is that this additional storage is perfect for bulky boxes as you are able to put supports underneath the shelf unit itself, making it more structurally sound. When you use this type of office storage you are also able to give yourself room for a storage cabinet or something similar. It is all about using the space you have when it comes to office storage at home. 

Contact Us For Office Storage

So now you know the best storage ideas for your home office. With that knowledge, it’s time to get creative and plan out how you can maximize your space with these tips in mind! You might also want to consider our team of experts at Office Furniture GB if you need more help finding what works best for your unique needs. 

And don’t forget about us when it comes time to upgrade or replace anything throughout the year - we have a variety of different pieces of furniture available so be sure to ask us which ones would work best for your new setup! Our team is always more than happy to share our knowledge and expertise in any way we can, all you need to do is call us. We can help with any office storage needs and solutions you might have.