Being able to use it saved me a lot of money on this project! I recently purchased a new table, so this table was not being used for anything.

Instead of buying lumber to build these items, I used my old kitchen table which we had in storage. I utilized the skills of my handy dandy father to build my desk & shelves for this project. So this is what the stenciled wall looked like until I ran out of paint! My hubby was kind enough to stop & get me some more on his way home from work!Īfter the stenciling was complete…it was onto installing the desk & shelves! You can’t find good help like this anymore… I mean really….have you ever seen a level used quite like that?!? I just bought a simple wall stencil at Hobby Lobby which I got for $10.00.īy the way…ALL projects go smoother when you have this handsome little 3 year old helping you… I liked the look of the wallpaper, but didn’t like the idea of having to hang it! So, I decided to stencil the back wall of the closet instead to get a similar look. If you saw my previous post on which I got the inspiration for this project, you saw in the example pictures that a lot of the spaces used wallpaper to add to the look of the office. I just bought some simple over-the-door hooks at Walmart and hung them. As far as the coats went…I put some in our bedroom closets & then the coats that we use most often got hung on the back of our bedroom doors. So here is a picture of what the closet looked like after being cleaned out & getting a fresh coat of paint! A lot of what was in the closet was junk & stuff that just needed to be sorted through. The color is called “Distant Valley” and I found it at Lowes. It had the plum color I was looking for, plus it incorporated blue, sage green, & cream with it. I decided to look in the scrapbook section of Hobby Lobby to try to come up with a color scheme which incorporated plum. I bought some really pretty boxes, trays, and other misc items at Walmart in their office supply section in a plum color, but I was unsure where to go from there. The following pictures are going to AMAZE you…īefore starting the painting process, I first went shopping for office supplies. I’m sure many of you looked at this photo and thought…. To turn my coat closet into a home office space! If you like neutrals, use them in your stationery, and so on.So about a week ago I told you all about an idea that I had… “If you like bright colors, use them in your decor and organizational pieces. “You should always personalize your desk area,” Cicero says. Adding other touches, like a scented candle or a potted plant, can make the desk feel more welcoming than utilitarian. Everyone knows that frigid AC blasts and drafty windows slash productivity. One of the easiest things you can do is invest in a super soft blanket that you can use year-around. In addition to thinking about storage solutions, find cozy hacks to help you actually stay at your desk, instead of wanting to get up and leave the office space. If you’re going to spend eight hours at your desk, make sure you’re not uncomfortable. Use a caddy or a divider, like the one from Marie Kondo’s bamboo collaboration collection, to keep your documents in order. Messes can build up quickly in a small area, and an organized office desk can only be achieved if you put in a little time to clear out the week’s mess. Annoying as it is to sort through notepads and sticky notes, you’ll be glad you did when it’s time to actually find something you need.

Give yourself five minutes at the end of the week to tidy up your space. This will leave more work space on your desk,” she says. “Create vertical organized space versus horizontal organized space.

If that’s not an option, Cicero recommends stackable organizers. Consider a wall desk if your office space is on the small side. The goal should be to only keep what you need the rest can be relegated to nearby bookshelves and on the wall space. Yes, these can seem like a storage solution for wrangling pens, paper clips, and sticky notes, but think about whether you actually use all those office supplies on a daily basis. How do I maximize my desk space?Īn organized desk at home is one that utilizes the space without going overboard with desk accessories. The best part is that this design is completely tailored and can be adjusted to your needs. Find a minimalist design, pair with a few S-hooks to hang up things like scissors, glasses, or pencil cups. Though a bathroom accessory may seem like an unlikely candidate for a DIY desk organization project, a towel bar that matches your decor can actually be incredibly helpful in a room where desk storage is nonexistent.

Organizing shelves for office