Tired of sorting through a drawer full of cords or untangling your headphones? Get rid of all of your cord and cable problems with these 20+ DIY cord organizers!
Until we figure out how to make everything wireless, electronic cords and cables will be a pain in the butt. They get tangled in our bags, are ugly when you have to plug them in across the room, and annoying when you can’t find the one you want in a sea (junk drawer) of cords.
Luckily, clever people have come up with some great ways of dealing with these cord woes. I’ve collected 20+ DIY cord organizing ideas that should help you until we achieve the ideal world without cords. You’ll find out how to
- tame unruly headphones;
- organize your pile of random chargers;
- label all of your plugs; and
- hide the cords going to your TV.
Are you ready? Scroll down to see what I found! Then let me know your favorites in the comments. If you have unique solutions for storing cords you don’t see here, I’d love to hear that too.
Individual Cord Wrangling
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Felt & Velcro
Learn how to make a cable wrap using felt and Velcro! This is an easy, no sew project.
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sustainmycrafthabit.com
Leather & Snap
A bit of scrap leather can easily be turned into a cord wrangler by adding a simple snap. I like the addition of the heart showing the opposite side of the leather!
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happiestcamper.com
Fabric – Easy Sew
This is a great beginner sewing project! A little bit of fabric and minimal amount of sewing makes an easy craft.
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www.buzzfeed.com
Clothespins
Find out how to make this cute clothespin cord organizer with glue and washi tape. It is shown with headphones, but it would work with other cords as well! Plus, get 4 other cord organizing ideas on this post.
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www.condoblues.com
Wine Cork & Bungee Cords
This idea is great for keeping the thicker cords under control. Perfect for your power tools or heavy duty extension cords.
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Labeling
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www.creeklinehouse.com
Bread Bag Tabs
This is another nice upcycling idea. Save those little tabs that come on your bread products and use the blank back to write what the cord goes to. Now you know what you are unplugging on your surge protector!
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www.cleanandscentsible.com
Cricut Maker
This cord organizing idea brings multiple ideas together. Jenn used her Cricut Maker to create these leather organizers with snaps and put a label on each one. Then she lined them up in a drawer so they were easy to read.
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thesoccermomblog.com
Tape Labels
Remember which cord goes with what by labeling each one with a piece of tape and what it is used for.
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h2obungalow.com
Washi Labels
This is a slightly different version of the tape labels above. Wendi used washi tape for her labels. I also like her idea of using different colors for different family members; especially when you all have the same phones or computers.
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www.blueistyleblog.com
Washi Tape & Binder Clips
Write or print labels on washi tape. Add the tape to the side of a binder clip that wraps around your cord!
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Cord & Cable Storage
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thehomesihavemade.com
Travel Organizer
This 1-hour sewing project is perfect for those who travel or carry a lot of electronics on a daily basis. Keep all of your cords in one place. Just roll it up and tie it closed—nice and neat.
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practicalperfectionut.com
Little Bins
These small bins with hinged lids are supposed to be for beads, but they make great cord organizers. Add some labels and organize them in a drawer for easy access!
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www.theboondocksblog.com
Upcycled Storage Boxes
A cereal box, some fabric and some carboard come together to make this upcycled cord storage box. Great way to use extra things around the house and get organized!
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organizeyourstuffnow.com
TP Rolls & Duct Tape
Save up your cardboard toilet paper rolls and jazz them up with different color duct tape. Your cords will fit nicely inside and line up in a storage container!
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onegoodthingbyjillee.com
Hanging Shoe Organizer
Use a clear shoe organizer to keep your cords organized and easily accessible. Add labels to make it even more usable.
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Hiding Cords
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foxhollowcottage.com
Command Products
Sometimes you want to put a lamp in a location that is not near a plug. There are many great products to help with this. Shannon shows how she used some Command products to help the cords 'disappear' by blending into the walls!
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biggerthanthethreeofus.com
Media Cabinet
If you have a TV stand that shows the floor underneath, you can hide cords behind it with zip ties and a wall surge protector. Things may look a bit wacky behind the furniture, but you won't see that once the TV stand is pushed in. Get more cord hiding tips on this post.
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www.twotwentyone.net
Bedside
Many people have electronics that are charging on their nightstand. When you unplug them, keep them organized and out of sight with this product that Chelsea uses.
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designintuition.co
LEGO Minifigures
I knew those LEGO minifigures could come in handy. *wink*wink* Similar to the bedside idea above, the little hands hold cords nicely! You almost wouldn't want to hide them they are so cute.
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dreamingindiy.com
Kitchen Appliances
You may like to keep some small kitchen appliances out on the counter, but the cords are unruly. This product will help you pin them out of sight but make them easily accessible to plug in when needed!
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inmyownstyle.com
Desk
Create an under desk cord organizer that keeps the bulky charger and cords out of site!
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