Tips for creating an organized office space

When you walk into your office, do you feel energized and ready to take on the day or do you feel like crawling under your desk and hiding out until lunch? We’ve all been in an office the embodies all the warmth and feeling of Dracula’s castle. Here are some easy ways to not only organize your office so it’s more efficient but also create an atmosphere people want to be in.

We all use calendars to keep track of engagements so why not turn this record keeping necessity into a work of art? A chalkboard wall calendar is a great way to keep everyone on the same page. Using painters tape, create squares on your wall and then paint over the area with chalkboard paint. The result will be a unique and unmistakable way to track appointments. Not sold on the idea of painting it on? Look for chalkboard vinyl that you can peel off and stick to the wall. It comes down without a mess.

Magazine holders are an easy and inexpensive way to store books, magazines and papers. You can really hide a lot of stuff in these easy to use cardboard boxes. And just because they are functional doesn’t mean they have to be boring. Pick up some scrapbook paper or wrapping paper and use it to create art within organization. You don’t need to be overly crafty to make this project look great.

How does your filing system look? If your idea of record keeping is throwing important papers and receipts in a random drawer and sorting it out when it’s time to do your taxes, this is for you. An organized filing system is easier to achieve than you might think. Buy some file folders with labels and start going through the drawer of “keepers,” separating the papers into piles. Once you’re got everything separated, file the papers in the right folder, close the filing cabinet drawer and pat yourself on the back.

What areas of your office are the biggest problem for you? With a little creativity and some planning, you can come up with a organizational system that works for you.