Office space is expensive, so you need to make sure you are making the most out of every square foot. An office that is overcrowded, whether with people or equipment and items, can be messy (which is off-putting for prospective clients and new hires). It can also reduce your productivity, because it is harder to find what you are looking for, focus on the task at hand or work comfortably and in a relaxed frame of mind.
Here’s our top tips for improving your office space with great storage options.
Expand upwards
Floor space might already be overused and unavailable for new storage, but what about your walls? You can use shelves, shelving units and cupboards to make the most of your wall space and get your office tidier and more organised.
Metal shelving units are well suited for storing heavier loads (reams of paper, electronic equipment, etc) and can be found in a huge range of sizes and configurations. To really make the most of your space, go floor to ceiling and add a kick stool or step ladder to help you reach the high shelves.
For lighter storage requirements, think about wire shelving. It’s a more aesthetically pleasing and stylish choice, but doesn’t typically have the same load capacity as full metal units.
Archive
Have you got access to a store room or other space that can’t really be used for office purposes? Use archive shelving to organise and store bulk documents and other rarely used items, freeing up space in your main office.
This kind of storage is absolutely perfect for ‘dead space’ – perhaps a room without any windows or with a noisy boiler, where you wouldn’t want to work a full shift but are happy to go in and out as necessary.
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Go electronic
The days of having to keep years of financial documents, receipts and employee records in physical formats are long behind us. If you are still taking up valuable floor space with a selection of filing cabinets it’s time to modernise.
Statements, account information, contracts and other important documentation can be much more effectively sorted, organised and accessed electronically. Make sure to keep separate back-up copies of critical or legally required information – ideally securely and off-site.
Improve your desks
You can use smaller desks (and thus fit more of them into your space) by optimising your technology. Mount flat screen monitors on adjustable arms to free up some surface, and use laptop risers where necessary to achieve the same effect for laptop users. Don’t forget about under desk storage – a couple of drawers or a cupboard can really help you keep the space tidy.
When it comes to separating your desks, instead of using a floor-based partition you can use shelving units, cupboards or short bookcases with a much smaller partition on top. You get the same sound reduction and privacy, with extra storage.
Install lockers
Particularly in the winter months, your employees can take up a lot of space with personal items – thick, long winter coats, scarves, hats, etc. Providing dedicated storage areas for these items, either through locker units or cloakroom-style hooks, can make your office a lot more streamlined. Install them in hallways, staff rooms or foyers for maximum accessibility.
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