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Home Office Storage Ideas

With solutions for an efficient and clutter-free workspace, this collection of home office storage ideas from Howdens features creative tips to organise a study. Discover remote working inspiration from the homes of real customers, including bespoke desk set-ups and clever ways to repurpose our products for a home office. These ideas show how the right storage can boost productivity, reduce desktop mess, and make every task more enjoyable.

1. Declutter with drawers

Enjoy easy access to notebooks, stationery, and other office essentials thanks to drawer units. @thelondonhomeproject has set them up in this compact area, keeping surfaces free of clutter for a more productive and efficient way to work.

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1. Declutter with drawers

Available in a choice of sizes, drawers can slot into a variety of spaces, including compact areas or multipurpose rooms. @thelondonhomeproject has used a drawer unit in their multi-functional cooking space, offering compact desk storage as part of an open-plan layout. Positioned at chair level, this versatile storage can also be accessed without leaving the desk, keeping work separate from home life.

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2. Mix up cabinetry

Use different unit styles to configure storage that fits the available space. @waterhallrenohave used a combination of drawers and cupboards that can accommodate equipment of all sizes.

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2. Mix up cabinetry

@waterhallreno has opted for both drawer and cupboard units to keep their workspace organised. These are positioned on either side of the desk so each worker can access the kit they need in this shared space while ensuring the desktop remains clear and no-one gets in each other's way. Units with a door front are great for storing bigger items that are not frequently needed, like archive files or large items of office tech.

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3. Dress to impress

Style-up a study by showcasing books and decorative items on a dresser unit. This idea creates an impressive backdrop for video calls that adds personality to a professional set-up.

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3. Dress to impress

Dressers offer a blend of easy-to-reach shelving and more discreet storage hidden from view in cupboards below. This idea channels the trend for freestanding furniture and gives a home office a bespoke aesthetic, combining clutter-free space with a personal touch. It also enhances the remote working experience by placing favourite trinkets, photographs, or mementos for a decorative backdrop for zoom calls.

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4. Delve into deep storage

Go for deeper drawers beneath a desk to create a home for larger essentials that are used regularly. This spacious storage can hold items including box files that could otherwise crowd a workspace.

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4. Delve into deep storage

In their office space, @aspecthome has repurposed pan drawers as study storage for their compact corner area. Deep enough to hold folders, textbooks, and other cumbersome items, these flexible units are easy to open from the comfort of a chair. Finishing the drawer fronts with hand grips with a wide bar design adds a stylish flair that eases accessibility.

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5. Go bespoke

Create a designer desk by using a length of countertop instead of standard office furniture. This creates a bigger workspace as well as added style points in a professional study area, like this idea from @amyjohughes

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5. Go bespoke

From different materials to an array of designs, adapting a counter into a desk top space is great for those who want to craft a more bespoke office. @amyjohughes chose a marble pattern to complete their luxe look, and this surface offers plenty of room to set up a screen when remote working. For a coordinated style throughout the home, pick a material that matches other work areas.

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6. Elevate office essentials

Organise a smaller home office by making the most of vertical space with this small home office storage idea. Opting for wall cupboards can double the amount of storage available in a compact layout.

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6. Elevate office essentials

When designing a small work area, utilising a combination of floor and wall units maximises the available space, and ensures the area remains comfortable and tidy. This open-plan office storage idea is useful if a desk sits in a multi-functional living space, as any nine-to-five essentials can be neatly tidied away when the working day ends.

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7. Transform with towers

Maximise the height of a room by framing a desk with tall tower cupboards. @zitajanehome have used these units to boost organisation by providing flexible storage for everything from pens to paperwork.

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7. Transform with towers

Tower cabinetry is an excellent addition to a work zone, as it has a small footprint while ensuring every inch of space is put to good use - from floor to ceiling. Take inspiration from @zitajanehome, who has positioned their desk between two tall units, creating a cosy nook for working while keeping essentials close at hand.

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8. Smarten-up screen time

Design a versatile venue for video meetings or presentations by incorporating a media area into a home office. For a savvy alternative to a sideboard, we recommend half-height units.

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8. Smarten-up screen time

A dedicated TV for screen sharing or remote catch-ups can be invaluable for those working from home full time. This idea uses wall-mounted, half-height cupboards to form a bespoke piece of furniture that neatly conceals electrical equipment and wires out of view, creating a tidy environment for those presentations and on-camera calls with colleagues.

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9. Repurpose a wine rack

Modify a bottle holder for an ingenious alternative to standard office storage – a great place to keep plans or large-scale prints. @bhcarpentry has added this slim unit to organise essentials without occupying too much desk space.

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9. Repurpose a wine rack

By introducing wine shelving into this corner desk configuration, @bhcarpentry have created a slimline storing area that can be utilised in a variety of ways. As well as housing rolls of papers, this spot can double up as open shelving to display decorative accessories for a pop of personality - great for crafting a custom workspace.

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10. Make it multiuse

Optimise a smaller room by introducing an island that can double up as a desk during the day and a dining area after work, complete with drawers for storing office kit.

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10. Make it multiuse

Where space is limited, an island provides a place to perch while hybrid working. This idea works well in an open-plan layout, too, connecting the desk to the rest of the household. Integrated compartments allow the counter to be cleared for dinner and helps this multipurpose feature convert from worktime to downtime.

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