Do you find it impossible to focus when your office is disorganised or cluttered? If so, then it’s time to streamline your workspace with some simple desk organiser hacks.
Using just a few simple items that you already have hanging around the house, we’ll show you how to create easy and effective desk organisers.
With these organisation hacks from our cleaning professionals, you’ll have your office in tip-top shape in no time!
Repurposing Household Items for Unique Desk Organisers
You’d be surprised at how many of your common household items can be upcycled into desk organisation life hacks!
Take a look around you and see if you’ve got any of these bits and bobs lying around, and consider repurposing them for your office.
- Tin cans, glass jars, or old mugs: these can all be cleaned and decorated with paint, fabric, or a nice printed paper. They make great pencil holders!
- Shoeboxes: You could paint or cover shoe boxes with wrapping paper to make desk organisers or simple storage boxes.
- Cardboard tubes: Gather empty toilet paper rolls or paper towel tubes and cut them to different heights. Arrange them in a box or tray to create compartments for paintbrushes, markers, scissors, or other stationary items.
- Old picture frames: Not many people know this hack, but you can remove the glass and backing from an old picture frame, and attach wire or string across the back. Use clothespins or binder clips to hang notes, to-do lists, or photos.
- Egg cartons: Your average egg carton can be cut apart and used as a drawer organiser, or to hold small items like paper clips, thumbtacks, or rubber bands
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Customising Your DIY Desk Organizer for Personal Style
The great thing about DIY is that you get to customise each item to suit your needs, taste, and decor.
If you want to tailor your desk organiser hacks to your personal style, here’s some quick and easy ways to decorate them:
- Painting: You can use acrylic or spray paint to match your desk organisers to your favourite colours. If you’ve got a steady hand, you can even paint different designs!
- Getting crafty: Cut out pictures, patterns, or colourful paper to create a cool collage effect.
- Washi tape: There are so many colourful and unique washi tape designs out there! You can use them to decorate the edges, create strips, or add an accent to your desk organiser.
- Stencils and stamps: Use stencils or stamps to add designs, patterns, or even your initials to your organisers. You can use paint, ink pads, or markers for this technique.
- Embellishments: Add decorative elements like buttons, beads, ribbons, or charms to your organisers. Glue them on or attach them with string or wire for an extra touch of personalisation.
- Personalised labels or tags: Create labels or tags with your name, inspirational quotes, or specific categories (e.g., “pens,” “sticky notes”) to attach to your organisers. You can use card stock, craft paper, or even repurpose old gift tags.
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Streamlining Your Workspace with Clever Storage Solutions
The right storage solutions will help cut back on clutter and make your office cleaning much easier.
Here are some lesser-known storage and desk organiser hacks to help boost productivity and make the most of your space:
- Your walls likely contain a lot of free space that can be used for extra storage. If you’re handy with a drill, it’s easy to install a few shelves to store books and knick-knacks, or even hang vertical organisers with pouches.
- Using drawer inserts and dividers can help you create separate compartments for different items. This reduces clutter and saves you time looking for what you need.
- We all know how annoying long, tangled cables are! You can use a few simple clips or ties to keep cords and cables organised, and blu-tack them so they stay out of the way. This saves you a lot of visual clutter and makes it easier to clean.
- Make the most of your under-desk storage space with bins and containers to house larger items.
- Magnetised items can be really handy for keeping things in place. You could place magnetised strips on walls, shelves, desks, or on the back of your computer monitor, to stick paper clips, scissors, or small magnetic objects.
- Save yourself time and effort by labelling important or frequently used items. You can label drawers, containers, and files to clearly identify where everything goes.
With these helpful hacks, you’ll be a DIY desk organising pro in no time!
Remember that a clutter desk and office can cause a lot of stress, so always take the time to keep your desk tidy.
Consider using contact paper to line shelves and drawers to make them look more attractive and provide an extra layer of protection against spills or dirt. You can also use it to cover surfaces like desks, tables, or cabinets for a quick refresh without needing to repaint
If you want a helping hand, and you want to bring in an expert, then Wecasa can help connect you with experienced office cleaners and housekeepers who’ll whip your workspace into shape. They provide tailored storage and organisation solutions for your office and work around your availability. If you’re not familiar with this kind of service, find out more about commercial office cleaning.
Book a Wecasa pro today, and enjoy your fresh, decluttered desk 😉
