{"id":2469,"date":"2019-04-11T17:11:57","date_gmt":"2019-04-11T17:11:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/diynfun.com\/?p=2469"},"modified":"2021-11-29T19:42:09","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T19:42:09","slug":"20-diy-ideas-to-organize-your-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diynfun.com\/20-diy-ideas-to-organize-your-office\/","title":{"rendered":"20 DIY Ideas to Organize Your Office"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We all have it, we all have seen it, we all dread it: office clutter! Sometimes, when work gets busy, it can be super handy to have some organizational devices and office tricks to keep your space organized and looking fresh. Whether it’s upcycling things around the house, or re-purposing some office supplies, there are tons of DIY ways to promote a more productive environment. We have gathered 20 great tips and tricks to spruce up and organize your office space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#20 Shoe Box Storage <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Re-purpose those old shoe boxes laying\naround your house. Cut down the edges of the shoebox at a diagonal angle and\nrepurpose the scraps. Tape the scraps down on the bottom of the box and use as\ndividers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#19 Cereal Box Draw Dividers<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Everyone loves a good bowl of cereal. Why\nnot repurpose the box? Cut down the sides of the box until standing up the box\nwill fit into your office drawers. Decorate with colorful paper to add a little\nmore flair to your drawer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#18 Muffin Tin Storage<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The little things in your desk are often\nthe first to get mixed up and cluttered. Nobody likes accidentally grabbing a\nsharp pin. However, worry no more because we have found the solution! Just\nbring an old muffin tin in and organize your small items in and on your desk.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#17 Clipboard Decor<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Grab those old rickety clip boards and give\nthem a whole new purpose. Whether it\u2019s a to-do list or pictures of the kids,\nglue the old clip boards to a poster board or cork board. Clip the day\u2019s tasks,\nphotos, or really anything you want and enjoy it in eyesight!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#16 Bunk-Bed Desk<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ever have some long nights in the office? What about a day where you wish you could take a quick snooze on your lunch break? Grab a bunk bed frame from your local furniture store! Convert the bottom bunk into a desk and then stock the top with mattress and bed spread. Turn your office into a getaway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#15 Post-It Tab Organizers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In the 21st<\/sup> century, we all have the need for tons of cords and chargers in our office. Sometimes they can get to be a little much and you find yourself trying every cord for the right one for the device in need. With the post-it tabs, wrap one around each cord and label what it is for. You will cut down the time searching for the right fit! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#14 Desk Drawer Re-Purpose<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Snag a drawer from that old desk going to\nthe dumpster. Place it on your desk. You can stand your computer monitor on it.\nWhen you need to use your desk to write and do other physical tasks, you can\nslip the keyboard and mouse right into the slot to give you a quick, clean\ndesk! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#13 Pin Hangers <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Turn your blank board into extra storage for every-day office essentials. Use the pins on your corkboard to hang things like scissors and clamps. Twisty ties can also be used by piercing them into the board and then twisting them around materials like pens and markers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#12 Laptop Case From Your Old Pants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Grab an old pair of pants and some Velcro.\nCut the pant legs off and sew the holes shut. Slip the laptop in and make sure\nit fits. Add some Velcro and a piece of a pant leg to the top so you can shut\nthe pouch for maximum protection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#11 Pen Holder<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Save your old soup cans and bring them\ninto the office. Remove the label and decorate with colored paper or even\npopsicle sticks! Then, you\u2019ll be all set to store your pens and other desktop\nwriting utensils in a themed container. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#10 Wall Chalkboard<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Turn your office wall into a place for erasable notes, calendars or even drawings. Chalkboard paint will transform any normal wall into a chalk board that can be written on. Simply paint over the wall if you no longer want a wall chalk board. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#9 Floating Corner Shelves<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Optimize every inch of your office space by using the corner angles of the room. Simply grab a two by four piece of wood, sand it and stain it. Then, cut the wood to perfectly fit the corner of your office with the bottom of the triangle being up to three feet in length. Glue to the wall using high strength glue and use for shelf space! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#8 Binder Clip Keyboard Fix<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Broken keyboard that won\u2019t stand? Use a\nbinder clip in the missing slot. Push the triangular piece into the empty slot\nof the laptop and use the clips in the open position to get your laptop to\nstand on its own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#7 Spice Rack Organizers<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Spice racks are often small and compact.\nMost spice racks are designed specifically to minimize space usage and also\nremain esthetically pleasing. For those reasons, it is a great option for\noffice storage. Grab a spice rack, especially if you can find one with empty\nspice holders. Fill the holders with your supplies and display on a shelf or on\nyour desk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#6 Desk Cord Organizer <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Headphones always getting tangled? Chargers\nmangled in with other chargers? Say no more! Just grab a binder clip. Clip the\nmain piece onto a drawer and wrap your cords around the extended arms for the\nperfect fix for any small office cord!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#5 Paper Clip Phone Holder<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This is the perfect trick for anyone who needs to access their touchscreen phone conveniently and quickly throughout the day. Just extend the top half of the paper clip above the flat edge at a 45-degree angle. Tilt the tip up at an opposite planed 30-degree angle. Place the phone in between to the angled pieces and you have a phone stand!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#4 Toilet Tube Cord Organizers<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Make use of all those old toilet paper\ntubes. Roll up your office cords and place them inside the tube for convenient\nholding. Place the tubes inside a box or wall organizer and label each tube, if\nnecessary. Your cords will stay organized, tangle free and labeled for easy\nuse! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#3 Sticky-Note Keyboard Cleaner<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Do you have a lot of old sticky notes\nlaying around? Put those sticky notes to good use as a keyboard cleaner. Just\nsimply take the back of the note and place the sticky strip over your keypad,\npress down, and then remove over and over until you\u2019ve covered the keyboard.\nThe sticky portion should remove that hard to clean dust in between keys\nwithout the use of any damaging liquid or product. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#2 Bread Tie Tab Labels<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A great way to label office items, like\ncords, is to use bread tie tabs. Simply label the bread tie, or perhaps color\ncoordinate them, and snap the ties onto cords or other thin office supplies.\nNever unplug the wrong cord again! You can also use a bread tie tab to hold\nyour spot on a roll of tape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#1 LED Rope <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A great way to illuminate your office to\ncreate a fun environment with eye pleasing colors is LED lights. Simply\npurchase a rope of LED lights and some sticky hangers or tape. Tape the LED\nrope under your desk and behind appliances where it is hidden by the object.\nWhen you turn the light on, your whole desk will glow! Enjoy! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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