Creative Work Requires Creative Storage

Technology is a wondrous thing, and I especially think so when I’m settled in on the sofa, laptop glowing, working from home. However, as great as it is to work in my PJ’s on rainy mornings, having a home office also means that I’m responsible for filing and storing the piles of paperwork that most jobs generate. We might be moving towards a paperless office, but in my world, it hasn’t come fast enough. In the meantime, here are some great home office storage options:

Kit Pollard

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Bright and functional, the green freestanding closet and file cabinet in this space add personality along with their functionality.

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Every little storage spot counts. I like how this design makes use of a small corner that might otherwise go wasted.

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Some home offices require a LOT of storage space. These very simple, miminal closets are warm and unobtrusive, but they are also highly functional.

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In contrast to many spartan and modern home office spaces, this traditional design feels warm and conveys personality and gravitas. In a space like this, repurposed bedroom or dining room furniture would make a great storage space.

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Everything looks better behind an Eames chair, doesn't it? Even without the Eames element, though, this storage unit is attractive and functional. I like the mix of open spaces for attractive books and covered shelves to hide clutter.

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This traditional home office set-up looks right at home in an open floor plan, butting up next to a living space and kitchen. The cabinets are actually from the Ikea kitchen line, ensuring a consistent look with the rest of the space.

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These simple shelves are a cool alternative to traditional bookshelves. I love the white-on-orange - it brings life to the space - and while the shelves pictured mostly hold art objects, they'd look equally nice stacked with books and boxes.

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I'm a huge fan of built-in bookshelves in any space, whether it's for work or play. This office's minimal look is energized by colorful books, and a full wall of storage space leaves plenty of room for folders and binders alongside first edition classics.

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Neat, clean and functional. Matching boxes hold hundreds of files without cluttering up this organized home office. The ladder is a great touch, too, making access easy and attractive.