21 Storage Solutions to Keep Your Home Office Shipshape
Get your ducks in a row—and keep them there—with these cabinets, drawers, shelving units, and more.
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If your ad hoc home office still has that half-moved-in look, it might be time to consider some proper storage solutions; your work-from-home setup deserves a semblance of order, and so do you. For a more organized workspace, file, categorize, and situate all that stuff that’s piled up over the past year with our top picks below.
This multifunctional plastic crate features a ventilated and stackable design. Available in a variety of different colors and sizes for smart storage in small spaces.
With a sleek design and integrated lock and wheels, the Small Filing Cabinet is a compact and stylish companion for offices where space comes at a premium.
Designed by Swedish architect and designer Nils Strinning, String Shelving (1949) is easy to install, beautifully finished, and available in a variety of sizes. The shelves are simple to move around, and when additional space is needed, you can add more units. This is the authentic String System.
Who knew that storage could be so much fun? The 360-Degree Container (2010) is a smooth-moving, swiveling stack of drawers that offers a functional solution for work, school, sewing, or craft needs.
Tidy up any room with multipurpose storage for the shelf, pantry, and more.
Co-founded in 2001 by Ayako Takase and Cutter Hutton, Providence-based Observatory strives to create products that reflect a compassionate understanding of the needs and aspirations of end users.
This under-printer storage solution takes the guess-work out of printing. Out of paper? Out of ink? Look no further. The shelves add useful storage where otherwise only a bulky printer would sit taking up valuable space.
The Componibili Storage Unit (1969) takes its name from componibile, Italian for “modular,” consisting of individual storage modules equipped with a sliding front door and tongue-and-groove design to offer attractive, stackable storage.
The innovative Storage Unit (1950) was designed to be configured to fit a specific space or need.
Folded Shelves (2016) by Johan van Hengel are formed by bending sheet steel to create various pockets for storing all sorts of items. Use it to avoid clutter in the hallway, kitchen, living room or office. Includes two hooks for hanging objects and bolts for wall mounting. Choose from several sizes.
Designed by Swedish architect and designer Nils Strinning, String Shelving (1949) is easy to install, beautifully finished, and available in a variety of sizes. The shelves are simple to move around, and when additional space is needed, you can add more units. This is the authentic String System.
There's no excuse for not getting organized any longer. The Vitra Uten.Silo by Dorothee Becker hangs on the wall and features numerous storage pockets, hooks and clips to keep tools, toys and other knickknacks in their place.
Keep your office bright and well-organized with the BDI Centro Multifunctional Cabinet. This versatile cabinet includes a pull-out printer tray, paper shelf, 2 small storage drawers and 1 large drawer for letter/legal size hanging files.
Made from 100% recycled post-consumer plastic collected in Europe, the Arrange Desktop Series (2020) helps keep you – and the planet – neat and tidy.
The Cutter Storage Box is the perfect hallway storage solution for your gloves, scarves, caps or even shoes. Or you can use it in the playroom to store toys. Even works wonders in the bathroom for towels & bed linens.
Filing Cabinet No. 1 is a go-to storage solution when it comes to staying organized with style.
Store and display home goods and office items in our sturdy merino wool felt bins.
Danish designers Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen and Kasper Rønn named their company Norm to express their dedication to “working with Danish norms and standards refined over hundreds of years,” says Bjerre-Poulsen.
The USM Haller Collection, including the the USM Haller File Pedestal (1961), is crafted with precision. Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer, the modular furniture collection is constructed of steel and built to last for generations.
Stow Storage Bins offer an attractive way to stash your stuff. Felted surfaces, rounded edges, and array of hues give the containers a soft, sculptural look. But these bins are no pushovers: Each has a sturdy frame of molded, recycled PET plastic that safeguards its form and contents.
Kondo loves storage bins because they allow you to easily see what’s inside. With transparency in mind, these acrylic drawers are KonMari-approved, and the perfect size for pens and other office supplies.
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