In the midst of increasing costs and tight schedules, the idea of expanding your current office or moving to larger premises may not seem very plausible. You can, however, take a few simple steps to ensure that you are using your space to its full potential. These will be useful whether you work from home or in a small office.
Reduce clutter
The first and most obvious point is getting rid of clutter. Even big office spaces seem cramped when scattered with paperwork, cables, stationary, computer equipment and whatever else.
The best way to do this is usually to sort through each item in the space, and to decide which of these you can do without or relocate, and only keep the items that are absolutely needed.
Make use of shelves, drawers, baskets and trays to organise things. Only items that you use on a daily or weekly basis should be on your desk. It’s also important to keep cables out of the way and untangled!
Modular furniture
With limited floor space, having a big desk is not the most practical solution. Rather save space by getting a smaller desk with shelving and drawers. Look for furniture designed keep cables neatly stored and out of sight.
A moveable monitor
Having your computer monitor on an arm or stand that’s adjustable means it’s easy and quick to move it away. You’ll then have the option to clear up space on your desk whenever you need to do non-computer-based work.
Though somewhat expensive, the light and ultra-thin Humanscale Monitor Arm M2 will make for a sleek and effective addition to your workspace. Alternatively, you could use a handy person’s skills to come up with a simple and clever alternative.
Vertical storage
People often overlook the potential of wall space. Mounting floating shelves above your desk is a great way to create storage space in a small office. You can also install cupboards of which the doors slide vertically, or make use of corner desks.
Have a look at APC Storage Solutions SA and Lenovo ThinkPad Stack for other clever and advanced space-saving solutions.
A compact projector
Instead of large monitors and screens that take up a great deal of wall space, consider getting your hands on a compact projector that you can easily move or pack away. Additionally, use a screen that can roll up and down so that you don’t have to designate a whole wall to (occasional) presentations.
Cube Workspace
The range of flexible office solutions offered by Cube Workspace serves as the ideal alternative for small businesses and entrepreneurs who are looking to find customised, efficient and cost-effective office spaces best suited to their unique needs and requirements.
