Guest Picks: File with Style
Make this the year you get all those important papers organized and properly stored
Could your office files use a little organization? Mine could too. And what a great project to start 2012 off on the right foot and wrap up 2011. In addition to functional filing cabinets, you may want to consider baskets and bins on shelving and walls. These pretty boxes and file folders help make the chore so much more fun. — Mary Ann from classic•casual•home
Spotlight White Credenza
This streamlined file cabinet works with many styles. I like the white, high-gloss lacquer finish. There is a generous capacity for both supplies and files.
Cavallini Vintage Alphabet File Folders
This set of 12 letter-size folders features colorful vintage alphabet images.
Handcarved Clay Tags
Label your storage baskets with these cool glazed clay tags. They're reusable if you use a dry-erase marker.
Bright Stockholm Office Storage Boxes
You can mix and match the colors of these boxes, and the metal label holders indicate the contents.
Rustic Iron Console
I love this industrial, solid wood and metal piece. The top provides lots of work space.
Dark Brown Isabella Willow Baskets With Liners
Wood handles make transporting files easy and attractive.
Metal Basket Shelf
This simple metal wall hanging comes with four attractive bird motif folders. I could envision using three or four of these on a wall.
Linen Office Storage Accessories, Sand
These storage accessories have a vintage feel, are made of wood and are wrapped in linen with metal finishes. They're very elegant.
Old Elm Shelf with Wheels
A tall, industrial bookcase like this one has plenty of storage for baskets or bins.
Iron File Cabinet Bins
These iron bins were inspired from early 20th Century file cabinets. They would look great on the industrial shelving shown above. Plus, the mesh siding allows to you see what is inside. I'd use these to store fabric samples.
Mesh Metal Bin
Handcrafted of iron mesh, these strong boxes can be stacked and will hold files with style.
BYHOLMA Basket
These inexpensive, weathered, gray baskets are sturdy but lightweight. I use them to carry work files in my car.
Classic Lateral File Cabinet
This sleek wood file cabinet rolls on five casters, with two that lock. I love its simple, versatile design.
Synchronicity Letter-Size Interior File Folders
These boldly patterned file folders are so much fun. Why not treat yourself?
Willow Magazine Baskets
What a great place to stash the mail until you can get to it. The two baskets are woven willow and lined in linen.
KASSETT DVD Box with Lid, White
These DVD boxes are only $4.99 for a pack of two. There are lots of colors from which to choose, too.
Bedford 2-Drawer File Cabinet
I have had these Pottery Barn file cabinets for years, and they are still like new.
Small Rectangle Lacquer Trays
A few of these wood trays with a lacquered finish atop a console would make your piles of paper so tidy.
Lined Willow Baskets, Small
As another storage option, these baskets make filing pretty.
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