Clean desk organization can work wonders for both comfort and productivity. While organizing your desk may seem like another chore you don’t have time for, there are many easy ways to add function and free up space without breaking the bank. This is crucial for people who have work from home positions or need to set up a desk in a small space. Fortunately, HUANUO has developed a long list of affordable solutions designed to enhance any work routine.
Raise Your Display
Let’s face it—laptops and monitors take up a lot of space! A 15.6″ laptop is about 14″ wide, which can take up more than 25% of a standard office desk’s width. On top of that, the surface of a standard desk is too low for comfortable viewing, forcing you to crane your neck down to view a screen. Many of us may not have the money or space for standup desks or a standing desk converter. So, what is another solution? We can simply raise our laptop or monitor. By raising your display higher, closer to eye level, you can free up valuable desk space underneath while minimizing neck and eye strain.
Another solution is to mount your laptop or monitor above the desk using one of HUANUO’s many single and dual monitor mounts, but let’s assume you need a simpler option. That’s where laptop stands come into play. HUANUO’s laptop stands can raise your screen and free up space underneath for better desk organization, helping to reclaim nearly 25% of a standard desk’s usable surface. Many stands also help to keep your laptop cool without overheating, thanks to ventilated panels that allow better airflow.
Perhaps you need storage underneath your display? In that case, you could probably benefit from drawers to store small accessories and office essentials. Some desk organizers feature sliding drawers to give all those miscellaneous items a dedicated place. Once you’ve figured out your desk layout, simply place your laptop or monitor on top of the platform for easier viewing.
For the ultimate streamline, you may want to consider adding a second tier to your desktop. Dual monitor risers are designed to give you that second tier, with two adjustable sides that can be angled inward or pushed together. The monitor stand raises your screen closer to eye level, while some feature an integrated power strip on the side. Since most standing desks don’t come with a shelf, adding a monitor stand is an easy upgrade. Imagine being able to charge your devices right on your desktop without having to reach the power outlet underneath or behind your desk. Best of all, some stands have a storage slot on each adjustable platform to display your tablet or phone while you work.
A Home for Your Keyboard
While a laptop stand can solve display challenges, what about your keyboard and mouse? A full-sized keyboard can easily take up 17″ of space on your desktop. Plus, most desks are not going to be the ideal height for comfortable, ergonomic typing. That includes standup desks and standing desk converters that don’t have a monitor mount or second tier. A great way to solve both problems is to add a clamp-on keyboard tray. For instance, some of HUANUO’s keyboard trays clamp to a desk edge and can be tucked underneath when not in use. The tray lowers your keyboard closer to your body, making it easier to type without having your arms raised too high.
If you have an L-shaped desk, then HUANUO’s corner keyboard trays are your best bet. The adjustable C-clamps can fit a 90° angle, allowing you to sit and type in the corner with a desktop on each side of you. They also feature a raised backstop edge to keep your keyboard on the tray without sliding off.
Create a Printing Station
When setting up a workspace, printer placement ends up becoming an afterthought for most people. But what if you could integrate a printer into your desk without taking up extra space? HUANUO’s printer stands are an excellent solution for small to medium printers. With a strong platform and plenty of storage space underneath, you can keep your printer right on the desk along with paper or other desk essentials. If your printer is small enough, it may fit on the bottom shelf, making it possible to place a display or speaker on top. Available in different sizes and styles, there’s sure to be an option that blends in well with your room setup.
Add More Shelves
If you have a desk with open shelving underneath, or a very large, deep standup desk, then it may be a good idea to add some extra tiers to store accessories. Some of HUANUO’s smaller desk stands are stackable and have different height settings for easy customization. Small stands work great to separate hard drives and disc drives or can even function as monitor risers for your displays. Most platforms are perforated to provide better airflow for your equipment, which is very helpful if you plan to use them for a laptop or hard drive, devices that are prone to overheating.
Open storage may not appeal to all users, however, so a good alternative is to add a second desk tier with drawers. HUANUO’s drawer stands feature sliding drawers to store items out of sight right on your desktop. The stands can serve as a monitor riser, perfect for height-adjustable standing desks that do not have any drawers or shelves underneath. The stands are designed to offer a cubicle area underneath, while some have a cable grommet hole to easily route cables through to the front. These extra features help to organize your cables behind the stand and keep them from dangling behind the desk or from lying on the ground.
Don’t Forget the Chair
Believe it or not, many people don’t factor in how their chair can help to bring their entire workspace together. Even I have made the mistake of choosing style over function when it comes to seating choices. But what if you can have it all? Style, comfort, and functionality? HUANUO offers a variety of office chairs designed to complement any space. Many of them feature flip-up arms that allow the chair to be pushed neatly under a desk when not in use. This makes a tremendous difference, especially if you have a small workspace or set up your office in a multipurpose room. With height adjustability and rolling wheels, choosing the right chair is going to give you flexibility when streamlining your work area.
Conclusion
There you have it! A list of several ways you can streamline your workspace to be more functional, organized, and pleasing to look at. The ultimate goal is to free up space on your desktop and to determine a convenient place to store each of your office items. Once you have configured desk organization to fit your routine, you’ll find work to be more comfortable and enjoyable, especially for people who have work from home positions. Of course, HUANUO does offer many more solutions designed to enhance your workspace, so I highly encourage you to check out the full catalog.