A well organised office not only has a visual appeal, but at the same time is flattering to the senses. A neatly organised office casts a positive influence on the mind whereas a cluttered office sends a negative signal to the brain and increases the stress level. Being organised increases efficiency and helps minimise wastage of time. The team behaviour, studies show, is affected by the organisation and ambience of the office. 

So, in order to create a positive ambience, we need to organise our work space in order to make it more productive. Here are some storage ideas we can make use of:-

Stationery storage-  Office stationery items are a vital part of the office and need to be organised neatly. An efficient storage system is, hence, important. There are a number of stationary storage ideas such as storage compartments, leather storage compartments, magazine holders etc. The important files can be stacked in file holders, note pad dispenser, multi purpose desk organiser, storage shelves etc.

Office organizers-  These are office supplies which can be used to stack up goods. These organizers can be categorized as; 

Containers- The office goods can be decluttered and organised in containers. Nowadays containers come in wooden, faux leather, bamboo, and many other variants.Containers come in several shapes, colour and size.  These containers can  be used for storing stationery items as well as files. They are divided into several compartments and help in decluttering of the goods and storing them systematically.

Storage racks- Office goods can be stirred in storage racks. These racks come in several shapes, sizes and materials. They can be wooden, metal, plastic, faux leather or plastic. The files can be easily stored systematically and chronically in these racks. These office storage units are apt for decluttering the goods and hence gives the office a neat look. 

Office storage cabinets- Office storage cabinets, help store the office goods and files in a safe as well as systematic manner. The goods are stored in cabinets which come in different shapes, colours, sizes and materials. 

Things to keep in mind while selecting office storage system:-

When you buy an office, an office storage system is perhaps the last thing that comes in mind after buying furniture and office essentials. Although it is the last thing to come to mind, still  an efficient storage system is an important element in organisation of an office.  

Here are some important things to keep in mind while storing an office storage system:-

Size of storage unit- Different organisations require different office storage system solutions. A bigger administration may require a large and heavy system, whereas a smaller office may require a lighter system, in order to make it paperless. 

A large office with a large number of files may require huge cabinets, whereas a smaller organisation may require small storage units, smaller racks, small cabinets in order to keep the office decluttered.                 

Available space- This in fact is an important point to be considered while choosing office space. An office with larger space, obviously can hold large storage units whereas a smaller office may require compact and economical units.

Feel good factor- The image an office cast on people is important. In order to create a feel good factor, it’s important to not only declutter the items, but also stack and organise them in a neat office storage system.

Money factor- Money is an important factor while purchasing an office storage system. Even if there is a constraint on money, an efficient storage system can be purchased by buying smaller units and assembling them. This helps  in saving the bucks.

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DIY systems :

Nowadays, DIYs are becoming increasingly popular. One can make use of magazine holders to stack up files. Similarly bottles can be used for putting your pens and office accessories. DIY ideas help save money, big time. 

The aforesaid paragraphs only makes it clear that having an efficient  office storage system helps in decluttering the office and giving a neat look.