Freeing up space in your home office involves a combination of organization, decluttering, and efficient use of the available space. Today, I will give you several tips for how to free up space in your home office so you can eliminate clutter and be more productive. Below you will find my step-by-step guide to help you get started.
Welcome to the Year Long Thorough Declutter Series! We will be starting decluttering specific tasks. Each day is dedicated to spending only 30 minutes decluttering your specific daily task. We will be working 5 days a week, so you can take 2 days to enjoy time with your loved ones.
Also, you can get the complete digital printable copy of the Year Long Thorough Declutter Series Calendar and Checklists here. The printable digital download is delivered to your email. It includes 25 pages of printable calendar pages and checklists to help you declutter every room in your home. You can sign up here.
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How to Free Up Space in Your Home Office
- Assess Your Current Setup: Take a good look at your home office and identify areas that are cluttered or underutilized. Understand the flow of your workspace and identify any items that are not necessary for your work.
- Declutter: Go through your office items and declutter ruthlessly. Remove anything that doesn’t serve a functional purpose or has been unused for a long time. Consider donating, recycling, or selling items you no longer need.
- Organize Your Workspace: Use organizational tools to maximize space efficiency. This might include shelves, drawers, filing cabinets, storage bins, and wall-mounted organizers. Categorize and store items according to their purpose or frequency of use.
- Digitize Documents: Minimize paper clutter by digitizing important documents. Scan and save them on your computer or cloud storage. This not only frees up physical space but also makes documents easily searchable and accessible.
- Go Vertical: Utilize vertical space by installing shelves or wall-mounted storage units. This can help keep items off your workspace while still making them easily accessible.
- Multi-Functional Furniture: Invest in furniture that serves multiple purposes. For instance, a desk with built-in drawers or a fold-out wall desk can save space. Similarly, a comfortable chair with storage can help reduce clutter.
- Cable Management: Keep cables and cords organized and out of sight. Use cable organizers or clips to prevent them from tangling and creating visual clutter.
- Use Hidden Storage: Furniture with hidden storage compartments, such as ottomans or coffee tables, can help you store items without taking up extra space.
- Regular Maintenance: Set aside time regularly to reevaluate your workspace and ensure that clutter doesn’t build up again. A few minutes each day or a dedicated cleaning session every week can make a big difference.
- Minimize Decor: While it’s nice to have some personal touches in your office, avoid overwhelming the space with excessive decorations. Choose a few meaningful items that contribute positively to the ambiance.
- Evaluate Necessities: Review the tools and equipment in your office. Are there any items you can borrow or share with other parts of your home? Streamlining your tools can save space and reduce redundancy.
- Remote Storage: If there are items you rarely use but can’t part with, consider storing them in a separate location, such as a closet, basement, or attic. This way, you can maintain a clutter-free workspace.
Remember that the key to freeing up space in your home office is thoughtful organization and regular maintenance. By following these steps, you can create a more efficient, productive, and visually appealing workspace.
A few guidelines to keep you on task:
1.Only spend time on your specific daily task.
2.Do not get side-tracked or distracted.
3.Work within a time of day that you have the most energy and stamina.
4.Avoid thinking too long about whether to keep or discard an item. Recruit help if you are stuck in the decision process.
5.Avoid cleaning during your declutter. Getting rid of the clutter is your priority. Cleaning can be accomplished later.
How to Free Up Space in Your Home Office: We are working in the home office this week. Your task today for today, February 13th is to: Declutter any appliance manuals for appliances you no longer own.
Bonus tip: Scan all your paper files all with your smart phone into my favorite “paperless” phone app – Evernote. Even if you plan to keep some important documents, this a great way to keep those items stored digitally in case of a fire or natural disaster.
Need to deep clean? I have lists for you to guide you along.
My How to Deep Clean Your Kitchen list can be found here.
My How to Deep Clean Your Bathroom list can be found here.
My How to Deep Clean Your Kids’ Rooms list can be found here.
My How to Deep Clean Your Living Room list can be found here.
My How to Deep Clean Your Bedroom list can be found here.
You can get your printable Daily Housekeeping Routine and Deep Cleaning Your House Schedule here. This 15 page printable kit is delivered digitally to your email for you to print and personalize. What Does a Deep Clean Include? It includes a daily schedule, calendar pages, and deep cleaning checklists for every room and area of your home. Below is a sample page of what you’ll get in my Housekeeping Schedule for Home printables.
Also, to keep up the general housework, you may need to create a daily housekeeping schedule that suits your specific needs. To do so, I have created a helpful series you can read here.
Need to Declutter Every room? I have declutter checklists for every room and every space in your home to guide you along below.
Also, you can get the complete digital printable copy of the Year Long Thorough Declutter Series Calendar and Checklists here. The printable digital download is delivered to your email. It includes 25 pages of printable calendar pages and checklists to help you declutter every room in your home. You can sign up here.
Struggling to decide if an item is clutter? Use these questions below to help you determine whether to keep or toss any item.
How to Declutter the Guest Room or Your Kid’s Room checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Laundry Room and Patio checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Coat Closet/Hall Closet/Linen Closet checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Home Office checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Attic checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Garage checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Living Room checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Kitchen Checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Entry/Foyer/Mudroom checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Clothing checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Bedroom checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Bathroom checklist can be found here.
Happy Decluttering!
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New to deemiddleton.com and don’t know where to start? I recommend going in this order:
Step 1: Check out this post on the 1st step you should take to get organized. If you don’t have a calendar, you can grab my free weekly printable calendar page here. It is in my shopify store, but it is totally free, so you won’t be prompted to put in any payment information. It is a free download and will be delivered straight to your email.
Also, you can get the complete digital printable copy of the Year Long Thorough Declutter Series Calendar and Checklists here. The printable digital download is delivered to your email. It includes 25 pages of printable calendar pages and checklists to help you declutter every room in your home. You can sign up here.
Step 2: Create a daily Housekeeping Schedule. You can use this series to start to set up your own schedule. You can also use this simplified weekly schedule.If you often ask: What is the fastest way to clean a dirty house? Or, if you struggle to get organized and have tried and failed time and again, you can likely find out which of these 11 reasons cause you to fail to get organized.
Step 3: How do you remove clutter?.…Sign up for the Declutter Series and get your entire home decluttered in just 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.”Declutter Your Home” checklists are provided in each email.
Step 4: What is the fastest way to clean a dirty house? Use a timer and use the Deep Cleaning Checklists above. They will help you get your home sparkling after you’ve decluttered.
Interested in becoming a full-time blogger like me? Check out my blogging series. At the top of every page on my blog, you’ll find a drop down menu. Just select the BLOGGING category.
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Also, check out a great post on decluttering over here from becomingminimalist.com. Joshua Becker has some great tips on decluttering and minimalism.
For further reading, check out the fly lady here. She has some great cleaning and kitchen decluttering ideas plus excellent organization tips to get you started.
I hope you have benefitted from my declutter checklists. Leave a comment below to subscribe to my daily declutter task email series.
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