Guest Picks: Sprucing Up Your Work and Storage Spaces
20 small fixes to have your home office and closets spiffed up in no time
The arrival of fall and the back-to-school frenzy always puts me in the mood to freshen up my home workspace (hello, cute office supplies!) and storage areas (messy closets, I'm looking at you).
Whether you're looking to completely makeover a room or just make some small improvements, here are 20 products and ideas to help create a comfortable, organized space for the new season.
— Alli from Hooray Design
Whether you're looking to completely makeover a room or just make some small improvements, here are 20 products and ideas to help create a comfortable, organized space for the new season.
— Alli from Hooray Design
Ivanhoe™ Sky Chief Warehouse Porcelain Pendant
This made-in-the-USA pendant lamp has a beautiful vintage-inspired charm and comes in all kinds of great color options.
Throw Blanket Zig Zag Grey by Jonathan Adler
An irresistibly cute blanket for throwing over your desk chair (to keep you warm and to add a little pop of pattern).
Well-Stacked Mug
A cute, simple and stackable mug for your morning coffee or evening tea at your desk.
SIWA Box
I'm loving this unique container for storing everything from books and magazines to rolls of paper. It even folds to custom sizes.
Loveseat 3919-02
This loveseat is likely outside of most budgets, but the lines and color are just so beautiful. I'd put it along one wall of an office with some pillows and a stack of inspirational books and magazines.
Gold Paper Bowls
These handmade bowls are so pretty on their own as a piece of unique art on the shelf. They'd also double as a nice (fancy) dish for your paperclips.
2012 Botanical Calendar
This beautiful calendar illustrated by Anna Bond is one of my favorites. It's functional and adds some prettiness to your desk area year-round.
BILLY Wall Shelf
I love these affordable wall shelves from IKEA; they're simple and great for storage.
Kingstown Barstools
These beautifully made stools could have so many uses: accent table, stepping stool or extra seating when needed.
Porcelain Dish
They might be intended for the kitchen, but these porcelain "take-out" dishes would also make fun storage options for paper and other office accessories.
Wood Folding Step Stool
A cute little step stool is good to keep on hand for setting down books, or for reaching them on the top shelf.
Safari Suite Pads
These fun, quirky notepads are perfect for keeping on your desk, and they look cute even when not in use.
Mini Clear Stacker
These stackers are a handy way to store and organize all the little things and still be able to see what's inside.
Setu Chair Office Chair
Albeit pricey, this well-designed office chair looks both sleek and comfortable.
Office Wire Basket
I love the simplicity of this wire basket/tray. The utilitarian look would be right at home in an office area.
Solid Shelf Serving Cart
This sleek rolling cart has so many possibilities: Roll it into the closet for accessible storage or use it as a minibar for afternoon pick-me-ups.
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