September 4, 2013
Quick Tip: Organizing Cords in the Office
I’ve been re-working my office over the past month to simplify and make it more efficient. Before I do a “big reveal” of the whole space, I’ll be sharing a couple helpful cleaning and organizing tips with you in the space. Today I have a quick tip that involves cord storage. Aren’t cords annoying? They get all tangled and bunched up and they just scream clutter. I love this simple solution to keep the cords and components out of sight…
I purchased a new desk with an open front knowing that part of this space would be where I’d house the computer modem and wifi system. So instead of being jammed behind the desk, the cords and gear are all neatly tucked away in a basket (it’s this one from Target). Something you might want to consider if you want to do a little cord storage like this, is to find a basket or bin with cut out handles. That way the cords can fit through the handle on the back side and no one will ever know you have your cords stashed in the basket. The cords go through the handle and out the cut out in the back of the desk.
It’s a great, simple solution to a major office annoyance, don’t you think? Am I the only one that is annoyed by cords?
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julie Says
I think we are related. Lol
Marie Says
I have similar issues with desk cords and this seems like a good idea. I also have a lot of cords and surge suppressors on the floor in my sewing room where the machines and lamps are plugged in. I would need to leave these baskets sitting on the floor. It would probably look better than a nest of tangeled cords and would be easier to lift when cleaning the floor. What do you think of that idea?…………….
Becky Says
Post authorI think that’s a great place to use a basket!
Bonnie Says
Love this! I HATE cords and this is a perfect solution for my home office.
Crystal Says
Perfect solution for my cord problem! Thanks so much 🙂
Hilary Says
This is a genius idea! I would have never thought about it!
Melanie Says
Nice idea 🙂
Melanie ~ http://www.iheartsharingthings.blogspot.fr
Liz Says
A good idea for others, will not work for me. The cord arrangement on my machines is all spread out, between surge protector, CPU, and printer. And all those cords are always plugged in.
Ellie Says
Great idea! It has never crossed my mind to put the leads into a basket, makes the office a more safe place too.
Ellie
Melissa Says
Love this idea, I wish there was a picture of the whole desk so I could see how the basket looks with everything else
Lacie Says
Only problem with this idea is the modem and router shouldn’t be that close together… it causes your wifi to fail 🙁
Becky Says
Post authorI’ve never had a problem with it!
xo, Becky
Deb Meyer Says
You can also use those little square bread closure thingies to keep your cords together while plugged in.
Kristie Says
Is any one afraid that putting words routers and modems in a box or basket coul catch on fire ? I love this idea !!! And want to do it bc as of now all my cords and routers look aweful !! Or am I just paranoid about the fire lol ?
Becky Says
Post authorThere is plenty of air circulating so I am not concerned, but you’ll need to make that decision for yourself 😉 I only store the modem and the router and they don’t touch or get warm.
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