Open plan offices are designed to encourage collaboration between colleagues and efficiently use your office space. However, they can also come with some disadvantages, especially in terms of storage. Open plan spaces often come without walls or private secluded areas, which result in less places to keep clutter and workspaces organised. Smart storage solutions must then be put in place.
This could either be for a brand-new space or an upgrade on an existing layout, no matter what its for, finding the right storage for open plan is essential to making a difference for aesthetics, productivity, and organisation. In this blog, we will explore some of the best storage solutions for open plan environments.
Tambour Cupboards
Tambour cupboards are a classic storage piece in any modern office environment and for a good reason…They are on sliding doors, which make them easy access within busy areas where space could be limited. Unlike traditional double door cupboards which swing their doors outwards. Tambour cupboards do not obstruct any walkways or office furniture nearby, making them the perfect option for compact or shared office spaces.
Tambour cupboards can come in a variety of heights and widths, they are great for storing personal belongings, stationery or office supplies. They are usually lockable cupboards as well to ensure an extra level of safety and privacy for any sensitive documentation that may be stored there.
Mobile Pedestals
For more flexible storage, mobile pedestals can be a smarter choice out of your storage options. They are compact and most of the time come with castors, allowing them to be moved around wherever needed, quickly and with ease. They typically fit underneath desks, helping to make the most of every bit of space available without compromising on space within the office, which sometimes can disturb the flow.
Most pedestals have a combination of a shallow drawer and a deeper drawer, meaning they are ideal for storing personal items, small stationery, and day to day office essentials. Most Pedestals also come with a lock the same as tambour cupboards again, for anything personal or private.
Credenzas
If your office is focused on contemporary design and aesthetics, credenzas can be both practical and stylish for your storage needs. They are perfect for zoning different work areas within an open space, while still offering plenty of storage for books, catalogues, files, or communal supplies.
The best option of a credenza is a closed door one to ensure that any clutter is hidden from the office space.
Lockers
In open space working environments where employees may not have assigned desking and might work more based off a hot desking system, providing somewhere for personal storage is essential. Locker units allow employees to store any personal belongings securely, this helps to declutter the office and takes away any mess that could build up on desks.
Lockers are available in all different configurations, colours, and systems, keeping the office looking good whilst keeping everything organised as well.
The best storage solutions for an open spaced workplace are those that balance between practicality and space efficient design. Whether that is the compact versatility of tambour cupboards or ease of pedestals, investing in a mix of storage solutions can transform a busy open spaced office, into a well organised productive environment.
