City living has many advantages. A vibrant nightlife, great restaurants, cultural events and well paying jobs are just a few of the reasons millions flock to the cities each year. However, there are a few trade-offs; housing is far more expensive than in smaller towns which means that homes are smaller with more cramped living spaces, and this was before the pandemic made work from home the force it is today.

Companies like Google and Facebook are planning for WFH to continue well into 2021. Twitter has given its employees the option to work from home forever, Infosys is planning a permanent work from home solution for 33-50% of its employees and TCS announced that by 2025, 75% of its workforce will be working from home. Space in the home is at an ever increasing premium, which is why it is so important to make the most use of every square inch.

Space savers, and desk organizers in particular, have experienced a surge in demand. With work-from-home becoming the new normal, everyone is looking for ways to safely and conveniently store work-product in their homes.

WFH is not a new concept in the West. In India however, the more traditional physical office model was practiced almost universally. After a couple of lockdowns most companies and employees have grown comfortable with the idea of working from home and people are searching for ways and means to make their home offices efficient and uncluttered.

One of our favourite products in this space is the stylish Hub. It is a superbly elegant way of organising your documents and stationery and it is available in India. It helps you tackle clutter and frees up space for more creative things – in your home, office, and most importantly, your mind. The versatile storage solution is completely free of plastic and is made entirely of environment-friendly and recyclable materials. The sturdy outer shell is made out of metal so you can attach magnetic hooks. The Hub is sturdy and you can stack several units on top of each other when you need more space.

It comes in three different models and while many people have found it to be incredibly useful all over the house, it is a must-have in any workspace or home office

The Ten-File Hub is the biggest ever challenge to Murphy’s Law; With it, you will find the document you want when you need it. The desktop file organiser is sleek and stylish and can store upto 500 A4 sheets. The portable, box-shaped cabinet fits neatly into any corner, making it easy to store without wasting any space.

The folders have a metal spring binder (flat bar clip) filing mechanism with a chrome finish. You can use them to file documents and store craft paper, bills, notes etc. The colourful files have a white labelling section on the spine and a groove to grip so you can pull out the file you need without disturbing the others. The files have a two-hole punch system which makes filing neat and efficient.

This clutter-buster features five colourful drawers equipped with drawer pullers and nameplates. The removable drawers are spacious and can be used to store various items and documents.

Designate (and label) each drawer for a specific purpose and you’ll never have to waste time looking for your stuff again. You can use the drawers to store daily essentials, office supplies and school stationery like paper clips, scissors, bills, pens, pencils, business cards, notepads, and A4 sheets. The versatile Hub is also a good place to store cosmetics, toiletries, jewellery, fashion accessories, letter mail sorters, computer tech gadgets and other items that should not be kept in direct sunlight for long periods of time.

Whether your company asks you to go back to the office, WFH permanently, or adopts a partial, flexible WFH arrangement, this storage solution is a wonderful investment. No matter what the future of work looks like, the Hub stands at the ready