The Power in Storage: How Organized Spaces Drive Productivity

A cluttered space doesn’t just affect how a workplace looks, it affects how it performs. In offices across every industry, disorganization has been shown to slow productivity, increase stress, and drain focus. The good news? The solution is simple: better storage.

At BRC, we believe that organization is more than an aesthetic choice. It’s a design strategy that fuels productivity, empowers creativity, and supports the people who bring a workspace to life. That’s why our storage solutions—lockers, islands, credenzas, and more—are designed to simplify, streamline, and strengthen the way Teams work every day.

The Psychology of Organization

Research has long connected tidy environments with improved cognitive performance. A study from the Princeton University Neuroscience Institute found that clutter competes for your attention, reducing focus and limiting the brain’s ability to process information efficiently.* Another study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology found that individuals working in clean, organized environments were more persistent and made fewer errors than those in cluttered settings.**

Perhaps most compelling, a 2021 Harvard Business Review report showed that employees in optimized, organized work environments experienced up to a 15% increase in productivity compared to those in disorganized settings.***

The takeaway is clear, organization doesn’t just make a space look better, it helps people think better.

Storage that Works as Hard as You Do

BRC’s storage collection is built on this very principle. From lockers that keep personal items secure and spaces clear, to islands that double as collaborative hubs, every piece is designed to create balance, order, and flow.

Lockers: BRC laminate lockers provide a stylish, functional solution for both personal and shared spaces. With features like integrated passive venting, clean design options, and keypad or key lock configurations, our lockers help Teams stay organized without sacrificing aesthetic appeal.

Assembled Islands: Equal parts workspace and storage, BRC’s islands encourage collaboration while maintaining order. They blend beautifully into open offices, providing a central location for supplies, documents, or quick stand-up meetings. Available in multiple configurations and finishes, they’re as versatile as they are durable.

Storage Solutions: Our extensive storage line of credenzas, hutches, towers, pedestals, and presentation units keep essentials close at hand while reducing visual clutter. Each piece is crafted to complement BRC’s workstation systems, ensuring seamless design continuity across every project.

When a workspace is organized, energy flows where it matters most… toward the work itself.

For Dealers and Sales Reps, BRC’s storage solutions provide tools to help clients create spaces that maximize performance. An uncluttered office allows Teams to focus longer, collaborate more effectively, and experience less stress throughout the day.

And because BRC storage products are customizable, they can be tailored to meet the specific demands of modern workplaces. Whether you’re designing for hybrid environments, hot-desking setups, or high-traffic collaboration zones, our storage options adapt effortlessly while maintaining a polished, cohesive look.

When employees can find what they need quickly, keep their space tidy, and move easily between tasks, they experience less cognitive fatigue and greater satisfaction in their work. That’s the real power of storage, it frees the mind to focus on what matters.

An organized office doesn’t happen by accident; it’s designed with intention. We build every product with that purpose in mind. Our approach blends refined aesthetics, durable craftsmanship, and practical functionality to create spaces where people thrive.

From the locker-lined corridors of healthcare environments to the shared islands in creative studios and the sleek credenzas of executive offices, BRC’s storage systems bring structure and calm to even the busiest settings. The result is more than just a clean workspace; it’s a foundation for productivity, innovation, and well-being.

Organization is power. When you design for it, you design for success.

Explore BRC’s full range of storage solutions and see how smart design leads to stronger performance at brc.group

References

Princeton University Neuroscience Institute, “Interactions of Top-Down and Bottom-Up Mechanisms in Human Visual Cortex,” Journal of Neuroscience, 2011.

** Journal of Environmental Psychology, “Physical Order Produces Healthy Choices, Generosity, and Conventionality, Whereas Disorder Produces Creativity,” 2013.

*** Harvard Business Review, “Designing the Hybrid Office,” 2021.