6 Office Furniture Supplies for Creating an Organized Workspace
Clear away the clutter
Research indicates that a cluttered work environment forces our brains to work overtime processing all the visual cues. That leads to reduced processing power and drifting focus. Plus, disorganization can make it harder to actually find what we need—even when it’s right under our noses.
At Walmart Business, we know the value in keeping your workplace tidy. That’s why we created this guide: to help you find the office furniture supplies designed to preserve your workplace harmony.
Office furniture supplies to keep you organized
1. Shelving
To make the most of your office space, consider investing in storage solutions that skew tall rather than wide. Shelves, for example, are a high-capacity and space-efficient way to store supplies because they make use of the vertical space in an office.
Individual shelves attached to the wall can be aesthetically pleasing, but freestanding ones typically offer more capacity. Those with open fronts make it easier to tell at a glance what’s stored on them.
If you combine that with containers with labels, you get a storage solution that’s fast, easy and very customizable.
For something a little cozier, bookcases can serve a very similar function.
2. Storage cabinets
Shelves are great, but things like sensitive financial or medical documents require more security. In those cases, storage cabinets can offer a vertical space efficiency similar to shelving with the added security of doors, locked or otherwise.
Some even allow for modulation in their internal shelving. That makes them exceptionally versatile office furniture, allowing you to customize their designs to best fit your storage needs.
3. File cabinets
File cabinets are a staple of affordable office furniture and supplies. They’re designed to hold large numbers of documents and generally come in one of two orientations: lateral and vertical.
Lateral cabinets typically use wide, shallow drawers, which is useful in smaller rooms that don’t have the clearance to pull out a long drawer. But they can create a lot of dead space above them, as they’re usually just tall enough to discourage stacking.
Vertical file cabinets take up less horizontal wall space, allowing you to line them up in rows, to add storage space without affecting the flow of movement through a room. However, they typically have deeper drawers, which require more clearance to open.
By mixing and matching lateral and vertical file cabinets, you can make the most of your space. Plus, if you invest in cabinets with wheels, you can rearrange them at will. Just be sure to do so with intention, avoiding configurations that obstruct foot traffic.
4. Hanging file folders
File cabinets themselves are only part of the document storage equation. How files are stored within a cabinet can also affect workplace productivity, making hanging file folders a must-have when shopping for office furniture supplies.
Traditional file folders have a tendency to slump into one another, crumple and create a mess within a cabinet. Hanging files keep each folder upright and distinct. They become easier to parse at a glance and thumb through.
But remember, not every file cabinet is compatible with hanging file folders, and if you use any non-standard size paper (e.g. legal paper), be sure to get a cabinet that will fit. Some cabinets come with adjustable rods, giving you the flexibility to store whatever size of paper you want.
5. Desks with drawers
Desks without drawers are sleek at first, but at a cost—there’s no storage. If don’t have storage within reach, you’ll likely find yourself with cluttered desks and a messy work environment.
Desks with drawers are the perfect solution, and can be made even more effective with drawer organizers. These must-have office furniture supplies keep contents from sliding around and falling into disarray.
6. Cable management
Clutter reduction is only the most obvious benefit of cable management. It can also reduce tripping hazards, cut down on time spent untangling cords and prolong the life of your cables (which saves you money in the long run).
There are three key components to cable management: wraps, cable ties and trays.
- Wraps collect individual cables into plastic sheathes. These covers protect them from damage and help curb cord chaos.
- Cable ties collect extra feet of cable into compact bundles. That helps them stay flush against flat surfaces and out of your way.
- Trays, particularly those stored under desks, can house excess cord length, keeping it both out of sight and out of the way. They’re also great for storing the blocky transformers built into many power cables.
Stay organized with Walmart Business
Finding affordable office furniture and supplies doesn’t need to be a hassle. With Walmart Business+, you can get file cabinets, shelving and plenty of other important furniture at everyday low prices. You can free shipping with no minimum,1 or free delivery from a store near you on orders $35+.2 Combine that with the 2% you get back in Walmart Business Rewards,3 and you can save over $500 a year.4
1Excludes most Marketplace items, freight and certain location surcharges.
2Restrictions apply. Additional fee applies for Express delivery.
3Exclusions apply. See full terms for details.
4Savings based on 1 free $35+ delivery order vs. $9.95 fee and 1 free shipping order under $35 vs. $6.99 fee biweekly, free shipping with no minimum, plus 2% Walmart Business rewards on monthly order >$250 (average value of $400).
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