Organize In Style With Fashionable Storage Components

Sure a couple of old school metal file cabinets will keep your documents contained, but why not think outside the box and organize in style? Today on the blog we'll teach you how to do just that. Here we'll showcase fashionable wall cabinets, carts, and bookcases that are guaranteed to enhance office appeal while keeping your office essentials well protected and comfortably situated.

Take a look at this ultra cool wall cabinet from the Mayline Medina collection. Even at first glance the MVLC Medina cabinet will draw you in with a combination of locking glass and laminate doors. This executive style buffet cabinet for a conference room or private workspace is sure to make a professional statement and an impact on your valued guests.

Up next is the VL-617N cabinet from the Cherryman Verde Series. This combo cabinet boasts two lateral file drawers and double-door storage cabinet. The VL-617N is versatile, secure, and distinctively modern. With matching components from the Cherryman Verde series you'll have no problems creating fluidity and unrivaled appeal.

You can organize in style and on the go with the Scoot mail cart from Safco. This portable storage solution is spacious, durable, and far more stylish that those squeaking metal file carts you've been struggling to wheel around your office. The Scoot cart is lightweight and a great buy at $321.99.

Today's top office furniture manufacturers have made it their mission to improve office organizing potential while simultaneously maximizing floor space and appeal. Take a peek at the 55106 white desk pedestal from OFM and you'll quickly see what we mean. This space saving cabinet with a stationary drawer and file drawer is mobile. It can be used as needed and then moved out of the way to clear up operational space.

We also love the heavy duty open shelf cabinets from the OFM Mesa collection. They feature scratch resistant laminate surfaces that can be used to accommodate your office equipment. Storage components from the OFM Mesa series like the 66745 provide and exceptional combination of industrial appeal and durability.

Last but certainly not least, you can keep your conference room, executive office, and guest waiting area fashionably organized with a cool bookcase from Offices To Go. We recommend the SL48BC in espresso. This dark laminate bookcase shows minimal wear and comes from a full service office furniture line that includes everything you'll need to fully furnish every workspace imaginable. The SL48BC cabinet is also available in a cool new Autumn Walnut finish option that was released just a few weeks ago. This Offices To Go bookcase is in stock, ship quicks, and value priced.

Life In The Office: 5 Storage Products You've Got To Have

If your workspace is cluttered and unorganized you can't operate a peak performance levels! That being said, in today's post we'll highlight the storage products you'll need to maintain a well organized space designed for optimal effectiveness. From wall cabinets to desk top organizers, the storage products highlighted here are must haves for any professional workspace.

1.) Wall Cabinet

Placing a wall cabinet on the perimeter of your office will enhance appeal and improve organizing potential. Popular wall cabinets are available to match most casegoods furniture collections from brands like Global Total Office, Mayline, Cherryman Industries, and Offices To Go. In addition to interior storage space, the surface of your new wall cabinet can be used to showcase important literature and materials provided to office visitors throughout the workday.

2.) Hutch

Limited on floor space? Get an overhead hutch unit! These smart office storage solutions can mount directly to office walls or be used on top of credenzas. U shaped office desks commonly include overhead hutch units, but if your current space is without there's no need to fret. Top brands offer hutches that are sold individually to help you maximize  your storage needs. The modern hutch cabinets available in 2015 typically feature shelves and glass doors that will make your workspace pop while simultaneously helping you to stay more organized.

3.) Pedestal

Desk pedestals are a must for any professional workspace. These handy little units keep important documents close when you need them. Mobile pedestals are the preferred option as they can be rolled underneath desk and credenza surfaces when not in use, then easily slid out when contents are required. The two main pedestal styles available are box box file and file file. We recommend one of each. While suspended pedestals are also available that mount underneath work surfaces, they offer limited storage space and are a bit of a pain to install. Go with a full sized mobile pedestal for your office. You'll be glad you did! In addition, many top brands offer desk storage pedestals with padded tops to provide an extra seat when needed. Now that's versatility!

4.) File Cabinet

File cabinets are the lifeblood of the business world. Used to keep important documents well organized and secure, a good file cabinet is hard to beat. As the most popular storage solution available on the market, a quality file cabinet from Global Total Office, Mayline, or Cherryman Industries, will look great for years and keep your space properly organized. Vertical file cabinets were once the preferred choice, but in recent years lateral file cabinets have taken over. Lateral file cabinets are easier to organize and provide more storage space. As a side tip, be sure to go through your file cabinet regularly to ensure it's properly organized. Take the time to purge out old records and unnecessary documents to maximize your storage space. All too often business professionals feel limited on storage space, only to find they've been securely housing old files from ten years ago.

5.) Desk Organizer

A good desk organizer is worth it's weight in gold. With the ability to house mail, a few important documents, and stationary tools, a desk organizer will help you stay on task and ahead of the game. In the long run, a well organized work surface will set you up for success. Don't let pens, notes, and paper clips dominate your desk top! They'll kill productivity and create stress. Use a desk top organizer in 2015. You'll be glad you did!

Success At Work: Planning Makes Perfect!

A well planned work week will set you up for success. From getting good rest to staying well organized, planning plays a key role in improving productivity and effectiveness in the office. In today's post we'll highlight 5 great ways to plan properly. Enjoy!

1.) Plan Rest

Don't stay up all night watching movies and eating junk food. This bad habit is a recipe for an unsuccessful work day. Instead, plan a good sleep schedule that ensures you receive your full 8 hours. Leave the late nights for the weekend! Go to bed early enough that you wake up feeling refreshed instead of slow and groggy. In the long run, a solid work week starts with a good nights rest!

2.) Plan Breakfast

Most of us skip breakfast because of common excuses like "I'm in too much of a hurry". That being said, if you make breakfast part of your weekly plan, you'll be healthier and more productive for it. The key is to get your metabolism working and your body energized. Even a piece of fruit, multi grain bar, or bowl of cereal will get the job done. If you're too busy to eat at home, make sure you give yourself 15 minutes in the morning to get something in your tummy. Eating breakfast will help wake you up, and provide you with a solid foundation for your work day. Plan for breakfast each week. You'll be glad you did!

3.) Plan Daily Goals

While you're at your desk enjoying your morning breakfast, take the time to write down a list of goals for your day. Next to each goal, write an estimated time of completion. Your goals can be anything form responding to emails, preparing for a presentation, and making sales calls. As simple as your goals may be, planning them out on paper will help you stay on task throughout the day. Don't fly through your workday with no plan. This is sure hinder your effectiveness. As you cross your daily goals off the list, you'll no doubt enjoy little boosts of motivation.

4.) Plan Lunch

If you fail to plan lunch properly, you'll likely find yourself in line at a fast food restaurant ordering the dreaded bacon cheeseburger and french fries. Take the time to plan out your meals each week. If eating healthy is a chore for you, make Friday a cheat day and treat yourself for being good all week. On Sunday night, sit down and come up with ideas for what to eat for lunch. Literally, millions of ideas are available online for easy lunches that won't leave you wanting to take a nap in your office chair when you're finished eating them! If you don't like bringing your lunch to work, you'll likely be visiting a local restaurant. Check out their menu before arriving and make a selection in advance. This will help you avoid making an impulsive food choice with little to no nutritional benefits!

5.) Plan To Organize

If you want to operate a peak performance levels, you'll need to allot a little time each day for organizing. If you clear the days post it notes off your desk and reorganize your file cabinet at the end of each day, you'll be set up for success the following morning. Creating an organizational plan for your workspace is really quite simple. Make a little checklist of tasks to complete before rushing out of the office. Tasks may include taking out the trash, cleaning off your desk surface, reorganizing files, and logging out of password protected accounts on your computer for security. Go down the list and check them off each day. Avoid leaving the office and remembering you forgot to send an important email once your halfway home. This will leave you feeling anxious and stressed out until the next morning. They say, a little organization goes a long way. And we couldn't agree more!

The 6 Best Ways To Keep Your Office Organized In 2014

A well organized office space will help you function effectively and efficiently. That being said, you'll need the right products to get the job done right! In today's post we'll highlight and showcase the 6 best ways to keep your space well organized in 2014. Enjoy!

File Cabinets

It's hard to beat the trusty file cabinet for office organizing needs. Business have come to rely on both vertical and lateral file cabinets to keep documents perfectly sorted and secure for decades. In 2014, manufacturers like Global Total Office and Mayline were the premier choice for high quality wood and metal file cabinets for professional business use. No matter what type of business, healthcare, or educational facility you operate in, file cabinets will always be the top choice for document organization.

Pedestals

Pedestals provide space saving storage underneath desks and credenzas. Mobile pedestals have become a must have solution for modern professionals as they can be moved anywhere around the office with ease. The two main types of pedestal are File File and Box Box File. As you can probably guess, file file pedestals feature two file drawers for vertical organizing. Box Box File cabinets features a single file drawer, small stationary drawer, and larger storage drawer. Most of today's best selling desk configurations feature integrated pedestals you'll surely love!

Wall Cabinets

Looking to enhance your corporate decor while simultaneously improving your organizing potential? A wall cabinet is the way to go! A great choice for waiting room, executive office, and boardroom storage needs, wall cabinets provide plenty of organizing space. Brands like Cherryman Industries and OFM offer beautiful wall cabinet solutions from popular full service furniture collections to match any space.

Hutches

Another space saving and office enhancing storage solution, overhead storage hutches are typically located above the main work surface or credenza. Most commonly used in home office and executive work environments, overhead hutches are sure to help you maximize your organizing potential without taking up valuable floor space.

Shelving

Have a lot to store? Shelving is the most efficient choice for your needs. High density mobile shelving systems provide collapsable storage for fire arms, sports equipment, and file folders. Heavy duty warehouse shelving can be used to store just about anything that will fit on a shelf. This year brands like Mayline, Steelcase, and Direct Line offer the best and most durable shelving solutions on the market.

Safes

When it comes to keeping important documents like passports, birth certificates, and emergency credit cards well organized, a safe is definitely the best option. Brands like SentrySafe provide high quality waterproof and fireproof safes that protect against the elements and theft. A small safe from Sentry will cost you around $100 and provides some valuable peace of mind. Larger floor safes and wall safes are also excellent options that can be used to store valuable in your office space if needed.

Stylish Office Storage Cabinets by OFM

OFM is a widely respected office furniture manufacturer that prides themselves on quality craftsmanship and innovative designs. With a wide range of desks, conference room tables, and reception furnishings available, we though it would be beneficial to highlight some of their unique storage cabinets to accent these popular products. In today's post we'll be showcasing some of the most versatile and beneficial products for keeping your workplace well organized and operating at the highest levels of efficiency.

First up, the OFM 55116 Venice Executive Storage Cabinet with modern style! If you're looking to add wow factor to any office area, this is the product for you! Priced at $881.99, you'll be hard pressed to find a better product at even twice the price. The high wall design is accentuated by double doors and a unique storage shelf. This polished trim pieces add to the contemporary appeal in both the cherry and walnut finish options. The Venice line also includes contemporary office desks for sale to complete your executive workspace makeover project.


The industrial look is in, and the 66745 Mobile Office Storage Cabinet by OFM is the perfect way to incorporate it into your workplace. This metal sided cabinet with laminate top is great for matching OFM's metal desking collections. The mobile design makes for easy reconfiguring when loaded. Three finish options are available to compliment the 14 gauge steel sides. Priced at only $189.99, this product makes an excellent addition to any home or business office.

Third on our list is the OFM 55125 Milano series bookcase in your choice of cherry or maple finishes. This 3 shelf model offers a contemporary look with it's sophisticated lines. The 55125 boasts adjustable shelves and the ease of tool free assembly. If it's versatility, style, and functionality you're in search of, look no further! At the everyday low cost of $358.99 this is definitely an item to add to your office furniture shopping cart!

Outfitting an executive office or conference room with storage solutions can be a difficult task, but not for OFM shoppers! Products like the 55135 sliding door credenza make office design projects a breeze. The low wall design is a popular choice that can easily accommodate your storage needs in 3 stocked finishes. The $480.99 price point is far below comparable models by industry standards. This user friendly unit requires no tools for assembly and makes for a super simple installation process.

We've saved our favorite for last! The OFM 55503 Milano executive storage credenza with cherry finish is a true value at $698.99. This versatile product makes an excellent accent product to any office space and can double as a stylish TV stand if needed. The two closeable storage sections feature silver trim while the center section makes for a nice display area for literature or nick knacks. Adjustable leveling glides ensure stability while the 16 gauge steel parts provide long term durability. In addition to this cherry model, other popular finish options are available to match items like the 55501 Milano series Office Desk and a variety of OFM conference room tables for your business.