Tidy or cluttered

(myorganizedbiz.com) – So we talk a lot about the virtues of a clean or uncluttered desk. How a nice, clean desk will help you be more productive, help you find things more quickly, polish your car, and shine your shoes. Okay, maybe not the last two.

But do you really need a clean desk? Can a desk have a lot of ’stuff’ on it, neatly organized into categories?

I’m wondering what ways people work best. For some, it’s a minimalist desk: computer, phone, notepad. For others, it’s a desk with tons of pictures and knick knacks. Or maybe everything from a project close at hand.

I don’t mean a desk that’s piled high with papers, hopelessly jumbled together. I’m thinking of a desk that has lots of things, but they’re neatly arranged, categorized, and fairly easy to get to/ go through. If you can’t find anything on your desk, then it’s time to clear it off or organize it.

But what may be clutter to some is just comfortable or familiar to you. So what works for you? Do you forget about things in drawers? Does open storage space seem too cluttered to you?

I’m curious about how you keep your desk when you’re doing your best work. What type of desk tops work for you?