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Some Neat Tips for Efficiency

Posted July 6, 2017

Not every home is created with a wide-open floor plan, and also have some small spaces that seem like you can't use them at all.  See how you can take vacant hallway closet or empty compact corner and make it into akin to office space. 

With a so-called built-in office, you'll be able to form an office structure that works! Desks come in all shapes and sizes, with shelving that is adjustable and can be customized with ease. 

While this may sound like a time-consuming project, Office Depot has the supplies to make this dream a reality. Once you design your new built-in office space, you can find all the accessories and furniture to fill your new area. Floating shelves and bulletin boards give you extra storage, while rolling cabinets and stow-away storage pieces come in all sizes to fit wherever you need them to. Since you'll be working with a small area for your built-in home office, you'll want to steer clear of large, space-consuming devices.  Instead, incorporate items that take up less room and serve multiple purposes.  Use adjustable lighting to your advantage with one light source for multiple areas and a printer with all-in-one capabilities so you only need one device. Think of compact items for your this somewhat limited space and you'll have all the elbow room you need to work efficiently.


Light Up Your Work Space 

A bulky desk lamp takes up precious space on your compact desk. Consider splurging on a compact lamp to match. Choose a lamp that clips to the side of your desk to free up work space, or go for a light that can bend and twist to give you lighting wherever you need it.

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Flexible Illumination

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Adjust Your Light to Your Hours

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Stay Organized

A messy desktop is the enemy of a productive built-in work space. Keep your office supplies in their place with pencil holders, upright file holders, document trays and desktop organizers. Your desk should only hold supplies you use on a daily basis; the rest can find their way to a nearby shelf or storage box.

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See Jane Work Faux Leather Paper Tray

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Store & Display

For a built-in office in an awkward space such as a hallway, remember that careful planning is key. Measure the area to make sure you have enough room to pass by when your desk, office chair and storage units are in place. If you’re short on space, choose mobile office furniture so you can move it out of the way when needed.

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Be Efficient

Make the best use of your space by thinking in terms of multi-function.  Several functions combined into one easy to use machine will easily save you space,time and use of power. Tie in devices that keep you connected and you'll be using your space more wisely and likely getting a lot more bang for your buck.

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