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Clutter Control: Items to Organize Your Home Office

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on March 13, 2013
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Large Desktop Station, $24.99 at the Container Store
Large Desktop Station, $24.99 at the Container Store

“These are perfect for storing file folders—action, to do, to read, to file—and other accessories on your desk,” Rachel Strisik says.

Linus Shallow Drawer Organizers, $2.99 to $6.99 each at the Container Store
Linus Shallow Drawer Organizers, $2.99 to $6.99 each at the Container Store

“I recommend little trays within drawers versus drawer inserts,” says organizer Scott Roewer. “These have rubber feet. We put each supply—pens, rubber bands—in its own container.”

Bamboo Dry-Erase Channel Panel, $49 at seejanework.com
Bamboo Dry-Erase Channel Panel, $49 at seejanework.com

“A great piece for organizing your thoughts and supplies,” says Rachel Strisik of Rachel and Company, an organization firm in Bethesda. “It uses wall space while still being stylish.”

Pendaflex folders with lift-tab technology, $23.99 for a box of 25 at Staples
Pendaflex folders with lift-tab technology, $23.99 for a box of 25 at Staples

“I recommend these because the tab is built in and you don’t have to deal with plastic inserts,” Roewer says. “Just pull the tab up and you can write on that or print a label.”

Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 desktop scanner, $495 at Amazon
Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 desktop scanner, $495 at Amazon

This will scan 20 pages in a minute as searchable PDFs, “which makes them easier to look for than going through stacks of paper,” says Smart Productivity Solutions’ Pierrette Ashcroft.

Desktop File, $30 at russellandhazel.com
Desktop File, $30 at russellandhazel.com

“This acts like a file cabinet but has a bit of style, so it can be left out in the office,” Strisik says. “It can be placed on your desk or nearby on a bookcase.”

Knock Knock File Folders, $9 at seejanework.com
Knock Knock File Folders, $9 at seejanework.com

“Sometimes you need a pick-me-up when dealing with paper,” Strisik says. “The more you’re attracted to the folder, the more likely you’ll use it.”

Bamboo Desktop File, $29.99 at the Container Store
Bamboo Desktop File, $29.99 at the Container Store

“For a desk, I love this bamboo box,” says Scott Roewer. “The types made of fiberboard break. This, made of sustainable wood, adds a nice warmth.”

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