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Work Space Revamp: Creating an Office Command Center

THIS IS A SPONSORED POST THROUGH NATIONAL HARDWARE.  ALL OPINIONS ARE 100% MY OWN!

Last week I hit a breaking point with my office niche.  I just had enough with the clutter, piles of paper, and disorganization.

Since I’ve given up hope on keeping the rest of the house tidy while the kids are still out of school on Summer break (still a month to go till school starts in our neck of the woods…), I thought it’d be best to put my time + attention + energy on my little nook in the home, my desk…

For a while I’ve been thinking about saying adios to my beloved large inspiration board.  As much as I love it, I knew the large span of wall could be better utilized.  It was a bit sad to take down all the pretty + inspiring pictures (no worries, I didn’t toss them but instead stuck them in a folder for now), but once the board was removed, a world of ideas came fluttering to my head.

In no time (well it did take some time), I had a plan of action, my desk space was spruced up, and a new command center for my office supplies was created…

WORK SPACE REVAMP: getting organized and creating an office command center using a framed pegboard and organizational supplies. Office Revamp by Jenna Burger Design

The command center all came together around the new pegboard.

WORK SPACE REVAMP: getting organized and creating an office command center using a framed pegboard and organizational supplies. Office Revamp by Jenna Burger Design

I have wanted to work on a project using pegboard for a long time.  From the garage to the office to the laundry room, pegboard is great for organizing any nook & cranny of the home and there are a plethora of peg hooks in a range of shapes and sizes to hold and hang whatever you need! For my project, I got my pegboard from Lowe’s and all the hooks came from National Hardware.

When working with pegboard, it needs to have a frame surround to create space behind for the hooks to connect in the holes.  For the pegboard in my office, I had the kind people at Lowe’s cut me a 2′ x 4′ piece.  Then I painted on a stencil design + created a frame around the outer edge – click for tutorial  (I have an alternate pegboard frame tutorial coming soon too).

Before I decked out my new pegboard with all the organizational hooks, this is how it looked…

Stenciled Pegboard before

Let’s get started…

WORK SPACE REVAMP: getting organized and creating an office command center using a framed pegboard and organizational supplies. Office Revamp by Jenna Burger Design

Organizing jars and small trays were the ideal solution for all the smaller necessities in my office.  I found the jars perfect for holding pins, paper clips, erasers, labeling tags, etc.  And the trays are just the right size for post-its, business cards, and larger tags + labels.  As I was laying out my new command center, I was astonished at how much I had to fill these organizational tools!

WORK SPACE REVAMP: getting organized and creating an office command center using a framed pegboard and organizational supplies. Office Revamp by Jenna Burger Design

WORK SPACE REVAMP: getting organized and creating an office command center using a framed pegboard and organizational supplies. Office Revamp by Jenna Burger Design

Another need for organization was a home for my growing washi tape collection.  The angle hooks and the hanging bar (from the assortment pack) gave me enough room for all my favorites + space to store more in the future (room for expansion – bonus).

WORK SPACE REVAMP: getting organized and creating an office command center using a framed pegboard and organizational supplies. Office Revamp by Jenna Burger Design

I love that everything is so accessible and easy to get at, yet has a designated spot.  And it really is all so pretty to look at too, don’t you think?!  I love all the color & patterns.

WORK SPACE REVAMP: getting organized and creating an office command center using a framed pegboard and organizational supplies. Office Revamp by Jenna Burger Design

Also on the new organizational pegboard, I was able to add a hook for my scissors (using a curved hook), hole punch (using a pliers holder), and clipboard that I take with me to client meetings.  Above I was able to add a small shelf using shelf brackets.

WORK SPACE REVAMP: getting organized and creating an office command center using a framed pegboard and organizational supplies. Office Revamp by Jenna Burger Design

WORK SPACE REVAMP: getting organized and creating an office command center using a framed pegboard and organizational supplies. Office Revamp by Jenna Burger Design

WORK SPACE REVAMP: getting organized and creating an office command center using a framed pegboard and organizational supplies. Office Revamp by Jenna Burger Design

My revamped work space feels so fresh and new, even though all the elements, with the exception of the pegboard, were here before. It’s amazing how a space can take on a new life with a few simple moves + freshening up!

WORK SPACE REVAMP: getting organized and creating an office command center using a framed pegboard and organizational supplies. Office Revamp by Jenna Burger Design

My work space was freshened up 2+ years ago, and then got an overhaul when it was photographed for Storage magazine (which was on the cover).  The stylist brought in the white console table and other organizational items like the baskets, white desk caddy, and orange boxes.   I’ve lived with them + loved them for the last years, but found my office wasn’t functioning anymore as my needs have changed.

Over the years, I’ve collected many samples which I’ve organized nicely in the orange boxes which sit on the console top. It is so handy to have them right there to grab and go.  And if I want, I can easily put the lids on the boxes for those moments when I want them hidden.  I do feel though I am more accountable for keeping tidy + neat when things are open and visible – my laundry room is still looking good since the doors were removed.

WORK SPACE REVAMP: getting organized and creating an office command center using a framed pegboard and organizational supplies. Office Revamp by Jenna Burger Design

These 12″ x 12″ boxes, which were purchased from Homegoods, are ideal for storing all the office supplies.  From business cards, to envelopes, to receipts, to paper, everything has a spot!

In the box on the bottom shelf, I store all my camera supplies + cables…

WORK SPACE REVAMP: getting organized and creating an office command center using a framed pegboard and organizational supplies. Office Revamp by Jenna Burger Design

I am a bit bummed not to have my large inspiration board anymore, so I added a small strip of cork (used from a 1/2″ thick sample) about 2″ wide X 24″ long under the pegboard frame to pin special, striking images that I can’t live without…  I have another spot that I am thinking of to add more cork panels – my office isn’t complete without having inspiration surround me.

WORK SPACE REVAMP: getting organized and creating an office command center using a framed pegboard and organizational supplies. Office Revamp by Jenna Burger Design

And there you have it. My complete revamped work space.  Here’s another overall…

WORK SPACE REVAMP: getting organized and creating an office command center using a framed pegboard and organizational supplies. Office Revamp by Jenna Burger Design

WORK SPACE REVAMP: getting organized and creating an office command center using a framed pegboard and organizational supplies. Office Revamp by Jenna Burger Design

What do you find keeps your office organized?

A few other blogger friends have been hard at work organizing too.  Come check out what others have done using pegboard…

Jessica_FGORJessica – Four Generations One Roof
Back to School Homework Station

under desk ombre pegboard with attachmentsBecky – Organizing Made Easy
Office Organization

z1Karianne – Thistlewood Farm
Garage Organization

DecorChickEmily – Decor Chick
Garage Organization

disclosure: This post is sponsored by National Hardware.  They reached out to me about sharing organization tips using pegboard with their many organizational components.  They did not tell me what to create or what to say – the project + my words are all 100% my own!

18+ Office Organizing Ideas: Purge the Piles of Paper

I am overwhelmed by the amount of savvy and helpful organizational ideas  + tricks out there on the web.  And the best part, most are inexpensive and easy to implement NOW.

Sometimes the hardest part of organizing taking the steps to start!  Instead of fretting, thinking, or planning, just jump right in today.  I still have lots more to go through around the homestead, but the inspiration I’ve shared for the kitchen + bathroom + closets over the past days are going to make a huge difference in my home.  And hopefully for yours as well!

As we wind down on the week, I have one more day of inspiring organizational ideas.  Today’s focus is on THE OFFICE…

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!

From binders to pens to envelopes to books, we have so much stuff in the office that it’s often the spot in the home that is the messiest (the surface of my desk can rarely be seen – holding head in shame).   I’ve hunted the web and have so many great ideas to share with you.  Here are 18+ office organization ideas that you’ll love

The Office

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!Office organizing solutions (not to be missed!) via BHG

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!Organizing tools for the home office via Design Sponge

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!DIY rustic pencil holder by Strawberry Chic

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!Tips for organizing files by Mary Organizes

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!Office space (one of my all-time favorite spaces) with lots of shelving for storage via BHG

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!Home office organizational tips by Bright Bold & Beautiful

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!Vertical magnetic calendar via Babble

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!Mason jar cubbies via HGTV

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!Desk caddy using shoe boxes + toilet paper rolls (genius idea) by All You

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!Tips to create an organized office via A Bowl Full of Lemons

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!

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Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!More organizational ideas via BHG

 Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!

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Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!Mail + bill center by First Home Love Life

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!Organizing magazines (DIY + printable) by In My Own Style

After all those organizational ideas, you should never have a messy office again (holding head a bit in shame as my desk is currently filled with a piles of misc. papers, lol).  In all honesty, I feel so inspired & excited (yes, excited) about getting my office put together & organized!  It’s a process, but a little effort is worth the time.

Here is a recap of the week so far (click on the image to bring you to the original post)

Organizing for the Home: 30+ ideas, tips, & tricks to help organize every nook & cranny in the home

15 + Organizational Ideas for the BATHROOM: Tips + Tricks to help organize every nook & cranny of the bathroom!

13+ Organizational Ideas for CLOSETS: Tips + Tricks to help organize every all types of closets!

Organzing ideas + tips for the HOME OFFICE!

What a week it’s been!  From the KITCHEN to the BATHROOM to the various CLOSETS around the home to the OFFICE, I hope I have inspired you to get your butt organized with well over 50+ ideas, tips, and tricks!

For me the closets are the most difficult area in the house to keep organized.  With 3 kids continually growing out of clothes each season, I feel like I am constantly removing the old & buying new.  But the kitchen drawers are a close 2nd.

What space to you find in the home hardest to keep organized?