Home Office Reset: Declutter and Refresh Your Space in Just One Weekend

Having a dedicated home office is an excellent way to work remotely from home, enjoy a hybrid work schedule, or just have a designated space for productivity in your off hours. Ideally this space is clean, minimalistic, and designed to promote organization and productivity. However in the real world - keeping this space pristine and instagram worthy is a near impossible feat. 

We all know clutter is the enemy of productivity—and once it takes over your workspace, it seems to multiply overnight. If this sounds like your home office, then yes, we’re talking to you! But don’t worry—we’ve got a solution. This is your guide to a complete office declutter!

Welcome to your weekend workspace refresh! If your desk has seen better days (and you’re tired of the chaos), we’ve got you covered. In just two days, you’ll transform your space into a clean, organized, and energizing place to work—no matter how big or small. Let’s get started!

Start Saturday Strong with an Office Declutter

Before conquering the clutter, like the weekend warrior that you are, you must first identify what you actually need, what can be moved elsewhere in your house, and what items can go. That’s right, we’re starting with a three step declutter. 

Step 1: Round up the Office Clutter Culprits

In this initial step, you will be rounding up visible clutter. What’s sitting out on your desk, and everything in the surrounding area. After you’ve gathered up these items, it’s time to start sorting. 

Step 2: Sort the Essentials from the Unnecessary

Grab three baskets, bags, whatever you have that’s easy and sort all of your clutter by the following:

• Keep

• Donate

• Trash

Step 3: Ditch Papers, and Go Digital Where Possible

Is your filing cabinet overflowing with documents that you’ve collected over the years both personally and professionally? Scanning and digitizing these documents is an easy way to free up some space and eliminate an over abundance of paperwork crowding your spot. 

Continue to complete this process, first with all the visible clutter, then get more specific, going through drawers, cabinets, and any other storage baskets in your office space. 

Once you’ve sorted out all of the items that you no longer need and remove them from your space, you can call it a day! Enjoy your Saturday evening and get ready to start strong and finish your project on Sunday.

Finish Sunday Strong with Organization and an Office Refresh

Now that you’ve cleared out the clutter, it’s time to give your workspace a fresh, functional reset. Today is all about creating a setup that works for you, feels inspiring, and—most importantly—stays that way!

Step 4: Create a Functional Set-up

When you begin to reorganize your office essentials, really put some intentional thought into where they go. The goal here is that if your most reached-for items are placed intentionally, they are both easy to find, and effortless to put back. This not only saves you time throughout the day but also helps maintain a clutter-free space without extra effort. A well-organized setup means less frustration and more focus on the work that matters most.

For example, if you have a small workspace—maybe just a desk—you can maximize your space with an affordable monitor stand like this one. It’s both functional and provides extra storage for essential items, keeping everything within easy reach.

Step 5: Personalize Your Space

Now for the fun part—making your workspace feel like you! Adding personal touches doesn’t just make your office look nice; it can actually boost creativity and motivation. A small plant can freshen the air, while artwork or a vision board can serve as daily inspiration.

Don’t forget about comfort! Good lighting is essential—natural light is ideal, but if that’s not an option, a warm desk lamp can do wonders. And if you’re spending hours at your desk, an ergonomic chair or wrist support can make all the difference in how you feel at the end of the day. 

For some more great ideas for upping your office aesthetic, check out our recent blog post, here! 

Step 6: The Hardest Part - Keeping it Tidy!

You’ve put in the work—now let’s keep it that way. A simple 10-minute reset at the end of each week can stop clutter from creeping back in. Take a few minutes to clear off your desk, file away papers, and put everything back in its place.

If you have an entire room dedicated to your home office, consider leveling up your organization with a set of drawers like this one that is both minimalistic and understated. However it packs a punch in terms of providing storage. The best part is that it slides easily into a corner or right under your desk!

These clear shelf storage trays are also a great option for re-organizing the contents of your desk drawer, keeping everything visible and easily reached!

Another easy trick? Adopt the "one in, one out" rule. If you bring in something new—like a notebook or a gadget—make sure to remove something else. This helps prevent unnecessary buildup and keeps your space consistently tidy.

By the end of the weekend, your workspace will be clean, functional, and inspiring—setting you up for a more productive and peaceful home office space!