My “Office” is a decorative desk with hutch that goes 6 feet across and it is in my living room so you see this in plain site when you enter my home AND it is a decorative focal point so I MUST keep it neat (a challenge for me too but I make it a priority).
I measured my space and had a custom desk made for my needs. I have two very large drawers that are really files cabinets and the other side one large door that swings open to reveal my scanner and printer on slide out shelves.
I had this made at Ambiance in Valencia they will work with you to design your desk to suit your needs any color you like… it was very reasonable it looks very Ballards for half the price or less…additonally I purchased(at Walmart!!) some very nice quality dark wood rattan cubes (3) and placed along side under window, looks like a simple seating area but in fact is hidden paper supply storage.
I have adjustable shelves on hutch- 6 in all, that I also use for storage in a clever way, think Big Items that look simple and clean forgo all the obvious “office” looking storage things. For example I have a simple decorative(Homegoods) large white soup terrine that I store my discs and ipod stuff in, a nice large woven basket that takes up half a shelf holds my arts and craft like supplies BUT I cover with large fake green apples on top (easy enough to move when I need craft supplies)
Think outside the office, and go for a nice quality piece of furniture, you know you will spend more in the long run by buying all those other ugly exposed office pieces at an office supply store…plus you’ll love to sit at your chic desk!
