BACK TO WORK

I am back at my desk after being away for 8 days, and I am overwhelmed with the stack of papers and clutter that I’m looking at. Anyone that knows me, knows that I am a certified “neat freak”, someone who believes that everything has a place, and that there is a place for everything.  Piles, clutter, mess and stacks drive me crazy.  I know for a fact that I cannot function at my best when my desk, living space, closet or even my car is a mess.  When my world is cluttered, so is my brain. 

 To get me motivated to organize and clean up my desk, I went to my design file and took a peek at some of my favorite office spaces.  While each of these spaces has it own personality and design theme, the one thing they all have in common is stylish organization, impeccable attention to detail and a bit of glam.  The perfect ingredients for any office space. 

 If your desk is a bit on the messy side, I hope these photos will inspire you to put everything in it’s place and make a place for everything.

I love the Chartreuse storage boxes used in this office space.  Not only do they help control the clutter, but the color gives the space a refreshing sense of energy.  Container Store is my favorite source for stylish storage boxes and containers!  Here are a few of my favorites …

images via container store

 via house beautiful

Aren’t the black walls of this office space just splendid?  I love the drama and understated elegance the black lends to the space. 

via verandah

The elegance of this office is what makes my heart flutter.  I love every detail–the colors, textures and bold accessories.  For a formal office space, this room feels so comfortable.  If you’re looking for a quick update of your office space, try using furniture in different colors for a personal statement.  The white bookcase, black desk, blue garden seat and grey wash chair give an eclectic yet high-style look.

via traditional home

Modern  glam defines this office space.  From the display board to the iron saw horse table base, every element of this space is elegant.  The textured carpet and button detail on the chair makes me smile!  I think every office should have a fun, dressed-up office chair.  It is a great way to make a simple desk look stylish.  And, for even more style, how about covering a plain cork board with a patterned or textured  fabric. 

via traditional home

For a smaller work space, I really think this room gets a 10.  I love the multiple organizational boards (cork, chalk and dry erase) that provide function as well as visual impact.  And having all that closed storage would be awesome!

Ok, enough inspiration (stalling) …it’s time for me to beginning filing and purging.  

 What’s your favorite home office design or organization tip?

 Photo Source:  Container Store, House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Verandah