Storage solutions
When it comes to storage, one size does not fit all. That’s why we spend so much time thinking about how different people work and what we can do to help them work better. Like creating a box that holds up forever, yet recycles easily. Or designing research-based workspaces that are as perfect for “filers” as they are for “pilers.” Steelcase® storage works overtime with our furniture systems to offer all kinds of choices. All you have to think about is what’s best for you.
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Get in the zone with Universal Storage. Universal Storage plays nicely with all Steelcase furniture systems, giving you all sorts of sizes, shapes and materials to choose from. Storage can become an integrated backbone of a well-designed workstation when user needs are considered in the office layout. So, who needs what, when? Our research has shown that each zone needs to be considered while planning an effective workplace. Every (well, almost every) zone below represents how and when work gets done in the office.
Display Zone Bowling trophies, action figures, pictures of mom and other spotlight-worthy items
Active Zone Stuff you’re working on right now that would otherwise be piled on your desk
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Coat and Hat Zone Smelly workout clothes, running shoes, raincoat, superhero cape and other wardrobe vitals
Junk Zone Candy bars, toothbrushes, yesterday’s leftovers and other things you don’t want to share
Anticipated Zone Important stuff covered in deadlines, or things you need often
Quick and Easy Zone Things you never want to have to dig for and always want by your side
Archive Zone Files you’ll never think about again until you really do need them or you get promoted
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Calling all pack rats, filers and clean freaks.
So, what’s it all mean?
Setting up the perfect storage combination is a lot like matchmaking, according to our research. Think about what type of work will be done in the space, add the right storage with your worksurfaces and, voilá! The rest is history.
Take a look! The images on the following pages are inspired by our research, showing a variety of ways that storage can be used to create great workspaces. And really, this is just the beginning.
Visual Pilers Out of sight, out of mind. These people need to see their stuff to keep up with it. Shallow worksurfaces and open shelves should be a nice fit.
Clean Desk Filers Team these clean freaks up with closed bins and drawer storage and they’ll love you forever.
Combination Filers They need to see their stuff, but sometimes they need to clean up too. Give these Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hydes a little bit of both with drawers and open shelves.
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Up, up and away. High capacity. Small footprint. What’s not to like? Vertical storage can also set workstation boundaries without blocking light or friendly conversation. Plus, there’s nothing like personal lockers and display shelves to make any user feel at home.
Define space and add privacy without panels Storage: Universal Planning Idea: connect012
Create visual boundaries in an open-plan setting Storage: Universal Planning Idea: connect028
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Offer an abundance of storage in an open-plan setting by combining lateral files and towers
Open up a shared space for collaborative work by placing storage along the spine
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Twice as nice. Duo storage does double-duty (try saying that ten times) by offering an added storage zone and facilitating the transition between one- and two-person work.
Create compartments and piling spaces with shelves and under-worksurface peds that don’t take up much space Storage: Duo Slim, Universal Planning Idea: connect031
Provide guest seating using storage compartments that double as chairs Storage: Duo Overhead, Universal Planning Idea: connect005
Open up communication with overhead storage and shelves Storage: Duo Overhead, Universal Planning Idea: connect003
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Inspire users with natural light using low storage to create a spine for division and guest seating Storage: Elective ElementsÂŽ 6 Planning Idea: connect014
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Front and center. Save the digging for your weekend gardening. Bookcases and shelves are great for keeping must-have files and high-use reference materials within easy reach.
Vary open storage heights using taller bookcases for privacy, while lower ones create a shared surface between workstations
Display work and inspire collaboration with laterals and open bookshelves that also define space
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Create horizontal planes when using lower panel heights with both shelves and low storage
Maximize storage in small workstations by layering shelves and loading up slatwall
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Things are looking up. Why let all that empty space go to waste? Spread out and up with personal shelves that make the most of your workplace airspace.
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Size can be deceiving. Pack a lot of storage and work space into a small area. Bookcases keep open space open, letting brilliant minds collaborate without ever leaving their chairs.
Something for everyone. Storage from Steelcase. 200 Series – Built to last, these no-nonsense products are a value: simple, straightforward and functional. An integral pull on doors and drawers make for a seamless look. Products: pedestals, laterals, bins Universal Flush – Part of the oh-so-versatile Universal family of products, the Universal Flush option works just as nicely with a variety of budgets. Each piece has a clean integral pull. Products: pedestals, laterals, cabinets, towers, bookcases, overhead storage Universal Proud – You’d be proud too if you offered this many options. Various pull styles and finishes let you pick and choose what kind of statement you want to make. Products: pedestals, laterals, cabinets, towers, bookcases, overhead storage Universal Proud Wood – Wood fronts and tops on a steel body offer the best of both worlds. This solution looks just as great in open plans as it does in private offices. Products: pedestals, laterals, cabinets, towers, bookcases, overhead storage Elective Elements 6 – A wood or laminate storage option that packs both functionality and clean, contemporary aesthetics into one product. Products: pedestals, laterals, hutches, towers, bookcases, overhead storage Duo – Here’s to the power of two. Go from solo to teamwork seamlessly with Duo laminate storage options. Products: tall, overhead, slim Pedestals Heights: 25 1⁄2", 27" ; Width: 15" Depths: Flush 17 1⁄2", 22 5⁄8", 28 5⁄8" ; Proud: 18 3⁄8", 23 1⁄2", 29 1⁄2"
Laterals Heights: 28", 40", 52", 65 1⁄2" ; Widths: 30", 36", 42" Depths: Flush: 18", 23 1⁄8" ; Proud: 18 7⁄8", 24"
Mobile
Drawer, lift-up door versions
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Fixed
Freestanding
Cabinets Heights: 28", 40", 52", 65 1⁄2", 83 1⁄2" ; Widths: 30", 36", 42" Depths: 18", 23 1⁄8" ; Proud: 18 7⁄8", 24"
Towers Heights: 52", 65 1⁄2" ; Width: 24" Depths: Flush: 23 1⁄8", 29 1⁄8" ; Proud: 24", 30"
Storage, Wardrobe
Full Front
Combination
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Workstation Vertical
Overhead Storage Heights: 7 1⁄2", 15", 16 1⁄4" Widths: 24", 25", 30", 35", 36", 42", 45", 48", 60", 70", 72", 96"; Depths: 6", 14", 14 3⁄4", 15 3⁄4", 16 1⁄2" Bin fronts available in painted steel, wood, glass, markerboard, acrylic
Open, glass door
Flat
Duo Storage Heights: 71⁄2", 15" Widths: 54", 66", 78"; Depths: 12", 13 5⁄8"
Drawer/Door Pulls
Tall
Overhead
Slim
Radius
200 Series
Curved
Shelf
Personal Shelf
“L”
Slim Shelf
Universal
Flush
Contemporary
Handle
Jazz
Bar
Elective Elements 6
Jazz
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Vertical Drawer
Bookcases Heights: 28", 40", 53 1⁄2", 65 1⁄2", 83 1⁄2" Widths: 24", 30", 36", 42" ; Depth: 15"
Integral Keep work visible by adding open storage along the panel spine
Open Side
Bar
Contemporary
Nile
Beam
Integral
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