Is your home office in disarray? Are you late paying bills because you can’t find them? Do you feel stressed when you are looking for an important paper and can’t find it? If you answered yes to any of these questions, your home office is undoubtedly in disarray. This might be because of the lack of storage or because you lack systems for managing your bills, important papers and mail.

These organizing accessories will help you control the clutter in your office and keep you so organized you will never pay bills late or become frustrated because you can’t find an important paper.

Accordion file folders with multiply dividers can be used to organize a variety of papers and documents. Some of them have a pocket for each letter of the alphabet and some have the months of the year. You will find they are ideal for keeping magazine and newspaper clippings organized and easy to find.

If room allows, a bulletin board saves desktop space and allows you to display important information that is readily available. They can be decorated to be a colorful addition to the home office or simply a place for those important phone numbers, daily reminders and family and school schedules.

Cable clips and ties are a must for managing your desktop computer cables as well as other cords and cables in your home office. They will eliminate unsightly clutter. There are many to choose from, such as simple twist-ties and wall-mounted clips to cable clips that conveniently organize up to twelve cables or cords. ID labels for easy cable identification are also available with some products.

A computer cart may be a consideration if you don’t have enough space on your desk to hold your computer and its peripherals. A computer cart with wheels will give you the flexibility to roll the cart out of sight when company comes.

Desk organizers come in an array of choices. If room allows, a lazy Susan type of organizer for the desktop provides multiple organizers in one unit. Drawer organizers are also helpful to manage small, but important office gadgets and supplies.

Metal or wooden file cabinets are standard fare in a home office. They can be standard metal cabinets or more attractive wooden cabinets that will blend with the rest of your furniture. My favorites are the cabinets that have a frame that hold hanging folders. They are more versatile than standard manila folder cabinets.

In/Out trays are very handy for prioritizing your paperwork. You will find plastic and also wire trays that are stackable and interlocking to save space on your desk. A shelf within reach of your desk is another place for your in/out tray.

An organizing tip you might not have thought of is to hang a shoe caddy on the back of a closet door that can be used to store office supplies as well as to set up a system for your mail. They can also be used to keep bills to be paid and correspondence that needs to be acted upon handy and more visible.

Author's Bio: 

To help keep your home organized, download a free copy of the ebook "The Essential Guide to Organizing Your Home". Download it free here: Organizing Tips.

Lynn Cressy owns Lynn's Home Decor and writes articles on home decorating and organizing your home and your life.