20 Office Organizing Ideas That Will Make Your Space More Functional

Use a Desktop Organizer

You'll love reaching for pens and notepads when you display them in this elevated desktop organizer. It has enough space for all of your office accessories, from full size folders and notebooks to paper clips and sticky notes. The marble finish gives it an elevated look.

Price at time of publish: $30

Craft a DIY Wall Organizer

Keeping your to-do list and calendar right where you can see them has never been easier. This wall organizer can be made from a radiator screen—its graphic pattern and gold finish looks more polished than a basic bulletin board. 

Choose a Desk Stand With Storage

The best home office products are the ones that pull double duty. This desk stand keeps your computer elevated and has built-in storage for your keyboard, mouse, pens, scissors, and more.

Price at time of publish: $30

Make a Fold-Down Desk

If you're short on space, but still want a place to store office essentials, save room with a fold-down desk. It fits perfectly in a modular storage shelving unit and is ideal for any small office.

DIY Pen and Pencil Organizers

Stray pens and pencils can quickly look unruly, but these DIY organizers will keep your items beautifully organized. To make them, simply wrap recycled metal tins or glass jars with French-toile fabric.

Add a Shelf

Elevate your office with a classic, sleek shelf. This floating option has four tiers that are perfect for office supplies, but you can also dress it up with framed pictures, potted plants, and other decorative details to make your office cozier.

Price at time of publish: $120

Color Code

If your home office doubles as a craft room, consider color coding some of your art supplies. In this room, card stock is organized in glass containers by color, giving the space an organized look.

Add a Filing Cabinet

A freestanding filing cabinet gives you the opportunity to neatly hide stray papers and office supplies without having them pile up on your desk. This black option has two spacious drawers and gold hardware for a chic touch.

Price at time of publish: $208

Built-In Shelves

If you don't want to put more holes in your wall but need additional storage, consider building shelves into your desk. Use them to display your favorite books, a plant, and your go-to office supplies.

Put Up a Wall Mount System

This all-in-one piece is the perfect place to keep important reminders and to-dos. It features a pinboard with pins, a letter file bin, and a dry-erase calendar.

Price at time of publish: $299

Utilize a Drawer Organizer

Just because what's inside your drawers is hidden doesn't mean it needs to be neglected in your office organization efforts. Use a drawer organizer like this one to ensure everything has a place.

Price at time of publish: $56

Use Glass Jars for Storage

Organize office supplies in transparent jars so you know what you're running low on—and what you have plenty of—at a glance.

Keep Essentials Together

There are a few things in your office that you likely reach for daily—like your computer, note pad, and planner. Keep those things together in a drawer or catchall, so you know exactly where they are at all times.

Add a Pegboard

This sturdy pegboard—in decidedly modern, sleek gray—becomes the perfect base for neon Plexiglas sheets and pegs, which help to store small papers and knickknacks. The best part is that it is customizable to your needs.

Keep Electronics Hidden

Place your phone, tablet, and computer chargers all in one place to power up. This cable box organizes wires with openings for each device's charger for an all-in-one unit.

Price at time of publish: $40

Use an Open Cart

You'll never lose your office supplies when you store them on an open-air cart. This three-tier option can hold all of your essentials, from pens and notebooks to your laptop. The metal and wood construct is the perfect amount of industrial style we love.

Price at time of publish: $40

Create a Catchall for Pins and Tacks

Few things are worse than stepping on a tack that haphazardly rolled onto your office floor. As a solution, a vintage soap dish can be repurposed into a holder for these tiny bits and affixed to the bottom of the bulletin board where you use them.

Maximize Space with a Hanging Lamp

Instead of taking up precious desk space, opt for a vertical pendant lamp. We decorated this one in a nautical style with blue-and-white stripes, but you could create any design you love.

Make a Magnetic Clip Organizer

Your eyes will be drawn to these colorful magnetic blocks used to organize paper clips and safety pins of all sizes. The secret is to secure a strong magnet to the underside of a wooden container's lid. Pick your favorite paint color, get creative with a stencil, and display it on your desktop.

Craft Wooden Storage Boxes

Easy to make and aesthetically pleasing, these painted wooden storage boxes are just the thing to add to your desk—and your office organization to-do list. Look for a container that suits your style, paint a fun color-block pattern, and hide away your odds and ends.