21 smart storage ideas from IKEA will make your home office seem twice as big — with no remodelling
Does your home office feel cramped and cluttered, with visual mess that makes it hard to focus? Don’t worry — there’s no need to remodel the whole space, or try moving your desk elsewhere. IKEA has heaps of clever storage ideas that will make your existing furniture and workspace work harder.
I’m TechRadar’s Homes Editor, and my favorite home office upgrades are IKEA’s various desktop shelves and add-on units, which simply clamp onto your desk and provide lots of extra room for books, boxes, and other paraphernalia, keeping the top of the desk clear.
You can keep devices off your desk with a clamp-on phone or tablet holder, and use a monitor stand with a drawer to raise your screen to a more comfortable height while adding extra storage for important papers.
A narrow bookcase will fit neatly in the corner and take up hardly any floor space, and IKEA’s clever pegboards give you a place to keep letters, notes, photos, and small objects to add some personality to your workspace, no matter how small it is.
Smart home office storage
The right lights can make your home office look much bigger as well, with a combination of ambient and task lighting to make the most of your space. Take a look at our roundup of the best smart lights for some clever ways to add custom lighting to your home without blowing your budget, including bulbs, LED strips, and lamps.

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Does your home office feel cramped and cluttered, with visual mess that makes it hard to focus? Don’t worry — there’s no need to remodel the whole space, or try moving your desk elsewhere. IKEA has heaps of clever storage ideas that will make your existing furniture and workspace work…
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