Your Desk Could Do More: The Easy Way To Add Storage To Your Home Office

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You spend a great deal of time in your office each day, and it feels like there's stuff covering every inch of your desk. Your pens are laid out next to the monitor, paper clips are piled up precariously by the printer, and of course, your favorite lip balm that keeps rolling into the mouse. You'd love to just shove everything into a drawer and close it out of sight but your desk drawers are already filled to the brim. Or maybe you have a fashionable, though hardly functional, hairpin desk with only a couple storage cubbies and no drawers at all (the horror). Fortunately, there's a simple way to add more storage to your workspace without buying bulky cabinets or shelling out for a whole new desk. The secret weapon? A lazy susan.

Lazy susans are the home office essential that will keep your desk organized and clutter-free, while adding that extra level of storage you desperately need. In one fell swoop, you can take all those little items strewn across your desktop and file them into the sections of your swiveling lazy susan organizer. This lazy susan hack is the perfect solution for organizing a number of things, including pens, scissors, tape, and all the little constantly-rolling-off-the-desk items. Supplies you use most often can be gathered into one simple organizer that's accessible by all sides, so you never have to dig around for what you need. Just give it a spin and find your favorite pen in a snap. Plus, there are so many different types of lazy susans available, you're sure to find one that's just right for your space.

When you think of a lazy susan, you probably imagine a single plate that rotates on a swivel, like this Acacia Wood Lazy Susan. This is the most basic style of lazy susan and is a great starting point for your desk storage. You can add jars, cups, and small ramekins to hold your office supplies for a personal touch. Similarly, there are plate-style lazy susans that have a raised lip all the way around so that things won't fall off as you give it a spin. This is particularly helpful if you want to store smaller items on it that aren't corralled in a container or jar.

If you're looking for something more ready-made, there are lazy susans that come equipped with built-in divided sections, like this Round Turntable Organizer with 6 Compartments. These add a more uniform look to your desktop organization for those that love a clean aesthetic. For even more functionality, opt for ones that have removable compartments. This allows you to remove an individual compartment and use it wherever it's most convenient without having to bring the entire caddy along. If you really want to pile on the storage, go vertical with a Two-Tier Lazy Susan Organizer. You get more storage space without taking up more desktop area. And for those on a budget, you can DIY your own custom lazy susan organizer with just a few Dollar Tree staples.