21 Brilliant Office Supply Organizing Ideas

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When I have a well-organized office space, I am happier and more productive. But I have a lot of supplies and sometimes am at a loss for how to arrange them.

If you know what I mean, you are probably eager to hear about creative office organization ideas.

The below options will provide tons of inspiration for you to keep a neat, tidy, and beautiful workspace.

Office Supply Organization Ideas

1. Acrylic Organizers

Acrylic Organizers

Source: @sortedsimplicity

Acrylic organizers in drawers ensure that everything has its special spot. I use this set for my office drawers to store pens, pencils, post-it notes, and notepads.

This is one of the best ways to organize your home office.

2. DIY Desk Organizer

DIY desk organizer

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Do you (or your kids) eat a lot of cereal? This amazing desk organizer will keep your work area clean while also giving new life to the empty cereal boxes you have lying around.

The boxes are wrapped in pretty paper and will look gorgeous on your desk. I think these wrapping paper designs would be beautiful for this desk organizer.

Check out these other smart DIY storage ideas for your home office.

3. Multi-Purpose Bins

multi-purpose bins

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Bins are one of my favorite ways to keep things organized and they work particularly well for office supplies. Do you have a closet, cabinet, or shelving unit in your workspace?

These are the perfect way to organize practically anything from paper and cardstock to pens, pencils, staplers, and glue.

4. File Holders

file holders

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I have tons of paper, file folders, and notebooks in my office. If you do, too, you might consider getting some sort of file holder to help keep everything in order.

I have two of these in my home office —one for journals and one for file folders. Both are color-coded so they look both pretty and tidy.

5. Labeled Acrylic Bins

labeled acrylic bins

Source: @makebetterspace

Do you love it when everything in your office has its own home? I think it makes the workday go so much more smoothly.

Bins are a great way to add some efficiency to your office, and labeling them makes everything so easy to find!

6. Drawer Dividers

drawer dividers

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Drawer dividers are a perfect way to organize supplies like pens, post-it notes, paints, and scissors. You can buy them, but it can sometimes be difficult to find ones that fit your drawers.

This great tutorial will teach you how to make your own drawer dividers using everyday supplies like glue, scissors, a pencil, a craft knife, and a cutting mat.

You will also need a patterned cardstock like this, which will make your newly organized desk look pretty and tied together.

This is one of the best ways to organize small items in your office.

7. Clear Container Office Supply Station

clear containers

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Clear containers are one of my favorite organizing tools. Don’t you love being able to see what’s inside and avoid wasting time rummaging around for things?

Adding some clear trays, organizers, or bins like this to your office closets or cupboards is a great, time-saving hack!

8. Color-Coded Post-Its

Color-Coded Post-Its

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Do you use a lot of Post-it notes during your workday? I do, too, and I love to buy them in a variety of colors because they look so good!

Color coding your Post-it note collection can spruce up your office and make it easy to reach for whatever color you desire. If you want to add some fun to your sticky notes, I love these heart-shaped ones!

9. Mesh Drawer Closet

Mesh Drawer Closet

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Mesh drawers are a great place to stash your office supplies. You can see inside, and they are durable enough to hold many items over a long period of time.

10. Clear Drawer Compartments

Clear Drawer Compartments

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Buying a variety of clear drawer compartments will help you keep items together. Your drawers will look neat and tidy, and you will have everything you need right at your fingertips!

This set is great because it has 4 different sizes, so you can choose the ones that work best for you.

11. Pegboard

pegboard

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Pegboards are a great organizing solution in your office.

I have a pegboard hanging right in front of my desk for items that I use daily, including my favorite pens, scissors, and stapler.

12. Stationery Desk Organizer

stationary desk organizer

Source: @mkmethod

Doesn’t this stationery organizer look so good? This is a great way to have all your essentials within reach but also arranged in a pretty and tidy manner.

13. IKEA Bins

IKEA Bins

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Simple and organized bins with labels are an excellent cost-effective way to organize your office.

If you are like me and always rummaging around in your various baskets and bins, this would be the perfect solution for you.

14. Office Supply Cart

office supply cart

Source: @aspireorganizing

Do you sometimes work in different areas of your home? I have a home office but often take my work to the kitchen or dining room for a change of scenery.

If you are the same way, you could create an office supply cart so that your supplies are portable.

This is also a great idea if you have kiddos that need to dip into your supply collection for homework. This cart has plenty of room to store your supplies!

Check out more awesome IKEA cart hacks here!

15. Rolling Work Station

rolling work station

Source: @theorderlyspace

Here is another portable supply station! I love beautiful yet simple labels.

16. Baking Cups for Small Items

Source: @iheartorganizing

Small office supplies can easily get lost and contribute to a mess on your desk or in your drawers. Have you ever thought about using cupcake liners for those little items?

This would add a touch of charm and fun to your workspace!

17. Office Supply Closet

office supply coset

Source: @time4organizing

Bins and baskets can transform the look of your office supply closet or cabinet. I love labeling my organizers to keep everything super easy.

Do you like to label your bins and baskets? I recommend this great pack of labels with label holders to ensure that your labels stay in place!

18. Q-Tip Holders for Small Items

Q-tip holders for small items

Source: @practical_perfection

I use a lot of small items in my daily work. But things like paper clips, thumbtacks, and dot stickers can easily get lost.

It is a brilliant idea to store small supplies in Q-Tip holders!

19. Acrylic Drawers

acrylic drawers

Source: @simply.done.organizing

Clear acrylic drawers that pull out can make it easy to access your office materials. These ones would work great for this purpose!

20. Storage Bins

storage bins

Source: @rachelorganizes

Different sized clear storage bins are amazing in an office space! I use large clear bins to store blank notebooks, construction paper, and printer paper.

My smaller bins are usually used to store things like markers, gel pens, and printer ink.

21. Stacked Containers

stacked containers

Source: @organizewithtracy

I use stacking containers all over my house. From closets to bathrooms and even the laundry room, my house is full of these.

Don’t you love how much space they save? Clear stackable containers like this work great in the office.

I love stocking them with colorful items like colored pencils, markers, and Post-it notes!

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  1. Yvonne D Fonville says:

    love your ideas